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Apple Launches Manufacturing Academy in Detroit Amid Trump’s Push for U.S. Investment

Facing growing demands from President Donald Trump to increase U.S. jobs, Apple is opening the Apple Manufacturing Academy in downtown Detroit. Administered by Michigan State University, the program will launch…

TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration for Saving Songs from Videos

TikTok has made it easier for users to save songs they hear in videos directly to their preferred music streaming platforms, now adding YouTube Music as an option. Gradual Rollout…

Trump Administration Permits Federal Workers to Express Religious Beliefs

The Trump administration has issued new guidance to allow federal employees greater freedom to express their religious beliefs at work. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memorandum on…

US Companies Face ‘Nightmare’ Tariff Wall Challenges

President Donald Trump’s return to office shook global trade with new and higher tariffs, initially targeting Chinese imports and quickly expanding to goods from nearly every country. Rising Costs Hit…

Google’s AI Mode Adds ‘Canvas’ Feature, Real-Time Search Live Assistance, and More

Google announced Tuesday enhancements to AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex questions and follow up for deeper understanding directly within Search. One key addition is…

Microsoft Negotiates to Retain Access to OpenAI Technology Beyond AGI Milestone

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI for an agreement that would secure ongoing access to the startup’s technology—even if OpenAI achieves what it calls advanced general intelligence (AGI).…

Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image Editing Features in Photoshop

Adobe announced new AI-driven image-editing and enhancement tools for Photoshop, powered by its Firefly models. The updates include a generative upscaling feature, an object blending tool called Harmonize, and an…

How Much Shein Prices Have Increased Following Trump Tariffs

Online retailers are facing significant challenges due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the recent changes to the de minimis exemption. Shein, a Singapore-based fast fashion e-commerce giant, has seen…

Another Pixel 6a Catches Fire Despite Google’s Battery Limit Measures

Some mid-range Google Pixel phones are experiencing battery fires, with the Pixel 6a notably affected. In response, Google issued a software update imposing mandatory battery capacity limits after 400 charging…

Tesla Sold 75% of Its Bitcoin at a Poor Time, Missing Out on Billions

Tesla fell short of analyst expectations on both revenue and profit in the second quarter, but a more overlooked setback is buried in its investor presentation: the company’s digital assets…

Nvidia Tackles AI Chip Smuggling, Calls Bootleg Data Centers a ‘Losing Proposition’

Nvidia on Thursday called data centers built using smuggled chips a “losing proposition,” emphasizing it does not support unauthorized products. The statement follows a report from the Financial Times revealing…

Trump Says He Ended Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Over Theft of His Employees

President Donald Trump on Monday said he expelled his longtime friend Jeffrey Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club and severed ties years ago because Epstein “stole people who worked for me.”…

India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations

India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…

Anything Said to ChatGPT May Be Used as Evidence, Altman Cautions

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning for users who rely on ChatGPT for therapy or personal counsel: conversations with the AI are not legally protected and could…

Trump Sets Less Than Two-Week Deadline for Russia to Secure Peace Deal with Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday cut his deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine to less than two weeks. If no agreement is…

Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Store Summaries to Assist US Shoppers

Google announced on Monday that its Chrome browser will introduce AI-generated summaries of store reviews, designed to help U.S. shoppers choose the best places to make purchases. This new feature…

Thailand and Cambodia Leaders Agree to Ceasefire After Five Days of Fighting

The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Monday to an immediate ceasefire effective from midnight, aiming to end their deadliest conflict in over a decade following five days of…

Meta Enhances Teen Safety Features Amid 600,000+ Accounts Tied to Predatory Behavior

Meta on Wednesday introduced enhanced safety measures aimed at teen users, including upgraded protections for direct messaging designed to prevent “exploitative content.” Teens will now have access to more information…

Trump Announces EU Trade Deal Featuring 15% Tariffs

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States has reached a trade agreement with the European Union following key discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, just…

SpaceX Attributes Starlink Outage to Network Upgrade

SpaceX has identified a recent network upgrade as the cause behind Thursday’s widespread Starlink outage, which temporarily disrupted access to its satellite internet service. Initially, a SpaceX executive mentioned a…