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Firm Issues Apology After Saying It Wouldn’t Process LGBTQ+ Payments

Stripe has issued an apology after customer support staff incorrectly told callers that the company would no longer process payments for LGBTQ+ content or goods. The payment processor, which powers…

SpaceX Criticizes Virginia for Sidelining Starlink in Broadband Grants

SpaceX is protesting Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of deliberately limiting Starlink’s share of subsidies. On Wednesday, the company called Virginia’s proposal a…

Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment

Airbnb has launched a new payment option in the United States called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” giving travelers the ability to secure a booking without paying upfront. The feature is…

U.S. Threatens More Tariffs on India if Trump-Putin Peace Talks Collapse

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that Washington may increase secondary tariffs on India, depending on the outcome of President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Melania Trump Threatens $1B Lawsuit Against Hunter Biden Over Epstein Allegation

First Lady Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1 billion after he alleged that she was introduced to her husband by convicted sex offender Jeffrey…

Apple Eyes AI-Powered Smart Home Takeover With Robotics

With the iPhone 17 expected in early September, Apple rumors are ramping up — but when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman weighs in, it’s worth paying attention. According to Gurman, Apple is…

xAI Co-Founder Steps Down From Musk’s AI Company

Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI, announced his departure from the company on Wednesday in a post on X. Babuschkin, who led engineering teams at xAI, played a…

Obama Applauds Texas Democrats, Calls Redistricting Effort ‘Systematic Assault on Democracy’

Barack Obama joined a Zoom call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday, warning that Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas amount to a “systematic assault on democracy.” The former president’s remarks…

Google Translate’s Potential Move Into Duolingo’s Territory

For over two decades, Google Translate has been a quick solution for understanding words and phrases. Soon, it could take on a new role — helping users learn an entire…

Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Growing Popularity

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users. Posting directly on the platform, he shared a short update: “Threads on the up…

Google Adds Memory Feature to Gemini Chatbot, Staying Ahead of Anthropic

Back in February, Google introduced memories to Gemini, allowing the chatbot to recall past conversations. Now, the company is rolling out a more advanced personalization feature called Personal Context. This…

Waymo Gets a Music Upgrade Fit for Its Robotaxis

Cruising through San Francisco in a Waymo robotaxi feels like stepping into the future. The vehicle handles busy streets with precision thanks to 29 external cameras, six radar units, and…

As Trump Slams Goldman, Economists Warn Tariff Hikes Will Fuel Inflation

Goldman Sachs has faced sharp criticism for warning that higher tariffs will soon lead to stronger consumer inflation. But across Wall Street, many economists share the same outlook. Investors reacted…

Asus Shifts Manufacturing Focus to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff Challenges

Asus has shifted the majority of its US-bound production away from China, a move driven by rising tariff threats from President Donald Trump. “For both motherboards and PCs, we are…

Instagram Working on Feature to Help Users Discover Shared Interests

Instagram is working on a feature called “Picks” designed to help users discover shared interests with friends. The Meta-owned platform confirmed that Picks is still an internal prototype and has…

GPT-4o Returns as OpenAI Develops a ‘Warmer’ GPT-5 Personality

After a turbulent GPT-5 launch, GPT-4o has been restored for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the change on Tuesday via X, adding that users will…

Elon Musk to Face OpenAI’s Harassment Allegations in Court

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk must face harassment claims brought by OpenAI, marking the latest development in a long-running dispute between the Tesla and SpaceX chief…

Starlink Replaces Free Pause Mode With $5 Monthly Fee

SpaceX is discontinuing the free pause option for Starlink Roam and Priority subscribers, replacing it with a $5-per-month “standby mode.” The change will take effect in 30 days, and customers…

Trump Weighs 11 Contenders for Fed Chair, Including David Zervos and Rick Rieder

The Trump administration is evaluating 11 potential candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. According to two administration officials familiar with the matter,…

Sam Altman, OpenAI Said to Support Startup Rivaling Musk’s Neuralink

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly working to launch a new brain-to-computer interface company, Merge Labs, with early funding discussions involving OpenAI’s ventures team, according to unnamed sources cited by…