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Tesla Profits Fall 71% Due to Weak Sales and Growing Backlash Against Elon Musk

For Tesla Inc., it was a $1 billion profit plunge. In Q2 2024, this has resulted in earnings of just $1.5 billion, a 45% drop from Q2 2023. This downturn…

Chinese AI Video Startup Censors Politically Sensitive Images

Recently, China-based startup Sand AI released its new video-generating artificial intelligence model Magi-1. This cutting-edge model goes a step further by “autoregressively” predicting sequences of frames, giving it the ability…

OpenAI Executive Says They Would Purchase Google Chrome if Given the Opportunity

Nick Turley, the most powerful influencer in the tech industry recently appeared before the Justice Department. He was speaking at an antitrust trial seeking to break up Google’s anti-competitive business…

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Improves One of the Original’s Biggest Issues

Nintendo has confirmed the technical specifications for the new Switch 2 Pro Controller, introduced alongside the Switch 2 console in early April. While the company revealed a new controller for…

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Due to Tariff Impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just slashed the United States’ growth forecast for this year—in half. This downgrade is the biggest cut of any advanced economy. It also lowered its…

Vocdoni raises $1M to launch DAVINCI: The first universal digital voting protocol

Backed by individuals from leading projects in the Web3 sector, Vocdoni is redefining digital democracy with DAVINCI, the first digital voting technology that meets all the criteria for universal adoption.…

Marks & Spencer Confirms Cybersecurity Breach as Disruptions Continue

The British retailer Marks & Spencer has publicly acknowledged a cybersecurity incident. This breach is not just a numbers game—it has led to significant disruptions for its customers. The company…

Trump Claims Canada Would ‘Cease to Exist’ Without U.S. and Suggests Higher Auto Tariffs

President Donald Trump recently reignited tensions with Canada, making a series of controversial remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. Trump’s comments come in the wake of his…

Trump Suggests Tariff Revenue Could Replace Income Tax, But Economists Remain Skeptical

In recent discussions, President Donald Trump suggested that there is a possibility of replacing federal income tax revenue with tariff income. This statement has sparked a wave of skepticism among…

Duolingo Introduces Chess Course to Teach Players the Game

Duolingo recently released a new course that trains users to play chess. This move is a significant and courageous step outside of their language-learning-only comfort zone. Now available in full…

Instagram Unveils Edits App to Compete with TikTok

In an effort to further up its game as a video creation platform, Instagram has just debuted a new tool with Edits, a video trimming standalone app. This app allows…

SpaceX Raises Starlink Congestion Fees in Multiple US Cities

Starlink, SpaceX’s new satellite in – started to implement a $100 congestion charge. This monthly fee would only be charged in specific neighborhoods where network demand has recently skyrocketed past…

Anew Fitness Reimagines Senior Wellness Through Scalable, Expert-Led Programs

Anew Fitness Expands Access to Senior Wellness Through Innovative B2B Model Anew Fitness, founded by Frederick Griffith in 2020, is reshaping senior wellness through its scalable, expert-led fitness programs tailored…

Independent Real Estate Agents Gain Ground in Fargo’s Evolving Housing Market

Across the Red River Valley, a growing number of buyers and sellers are choosing professionals with a deeper connection to their community. Fargo ND real estate agents working independently are…

High Performance Layer 1 Somnia Blockchain Attracts Diverse Projects to Its Testnet

Somnia, the ultra-high performance Layer 1 blockchain built for real-time consumer applications, continues to expand its ecosystem with a diverse group of projects now building on its testnet. From AI-powered…

Study Finds Social Media Isn’t Entirely Harmful for Teen Mental Health

We know that social media can be harmful to teens. Meta’s own research has found that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced…

Elon Musk Scales Back DOGE Involvement to Focus on Tesla After Profit Drop

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced during the company’s recent earnings call that he will be reducing his involvement with Dogecoin (DOGE) to concentrate more on Tesla. This new…

ChatGPT Search Sees Rapid Growth in Europe According to OpenAI Report

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search feature is experiencing significant growth across Europe, with user engagement metrics revealing a sharp increase in monthly active recipients. With this new feature, the AI chatbot can…

Uber Accused by Feds of Charging Customers for Unapproved Subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Uber Technologies Inc. of unlawfully charging customers for subscription services without their explicit consent. Industry observers are not impressed with this unusual enforcement…

Amazon Joins Big Tech in Reassessing AI Spending Strategy

Amazon.com Inc. CEO Andy Jassy walks on stage in New York City, NY. He mostly stuck to his script of proudly detailing the company’s recent advances in artificial intelligence. The…