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Michelle Obama Challenges Trump: The Position He Seeks Could Be ‘One of Those Black Jobs’

Eight years after Michelle Obama captivated the Democratic National Convention with her call to “go high” when others “go low,” the former First Lady has taken a sharper tone in…

Amazon UK Warehouses See 1,400 Ambulance Callouts in a Five-Year Span

Amazon’s UK warehouses have experienced over 1,400 ambulance callouts within the past five years, raising significant concerns about safety at the company’s facilities. Data obtained by the Observer reveals that…

TP-Link Under Scrutiny as US Lawmakers Raise Spying Fears

US lawmakers are urging the Department of Commerce to investigate Wi-Fi router vendor TP-Link over concerns that the Chinese government could potentially exploit the company’s products for spying purposes. Representatives…

Waymo Prepares for Colder Climates with 6th-Gen Autonomous Tech

Waymo has unveiled its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed to enhance the capabilities of its robotaxi service by operating efficiently in harsher climates and more complex traffic conditions. This significant…

Employees at South Korean Crypto Exchange Earn More Than Major Bank Staff

Employees and executives of Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, are earning higher average salaries than their counterparts at some of South Korea’s largest banks. According to data…

Amazon’s Prime Air Drones Face Backlash Over Noise in Texas Town

Residents of College Station, Texas, are urging the FAA to address the noise pollution caused by Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones. As Amazon tests its MK-27 drones in the area,…

Young Crypto Voter Affiliation in U.S. Swing States Shows Near Equal Split — Coinbase

Cryptocurrency may not be as partisan an issue as some might think, particularly in key battleground states that could determine the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Research commissioned…

GM Restructures Software Division with 1,000 Workforce Reduction

General Motors (GM) is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and services division as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on high-priority…

Google Refutes Claims About Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches

Google has denied recent reports suggesting that it is discontinuing Fitbit smartwatches, including the Sense and Versa lines. In response to claims made by TechRadar, which implied that Fitbit’s smartwatch…

Mitsubishi Corp Invests in Andrew Ng’s Latest AI Fund

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. is set to invest in a new artificial intelligence (AI) fund led by Stanford University computer scientist Andrew Ng. This strategic move aims to build connections between…

‘Lock Him Up!’: Hillary Clinton Responds with Silence and Smiles as Chants Mirror Trump Rallies

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the atmosphere turned electric when the crowd erupted into chants of “lock him up” as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the…

U.S. Considers Extending Fiat Reporting Mandates to Cryptocurrency Transactions

In a coordinated effort to tighten the regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies, key federal agencies in the United States are revising the definition of “money” as it pertains to financial reporting…

Trump Shares AI-Generated Endorsements from Taylor Swift

Former President Donald Trump recently shared AI-generated images on Truth Social, his platform, falsely suggesting that pop star Taylor Swift and her fans are endorsing his 2024 presidential campaign. These…

U.S. Confirms Trump Campaign’s Claim of Iranian Hacking Incident

The U.S. government has officially endorsed former President Donald Trump’s assertion that his campaign was targeted by Iranian hackers. On Monday, a joint statement from the FBI, the Cybersecurity and…

Waymo Finally Resolves Persistent Robotaxi Honking Issue

Waymo has resolved a persistent issue with its robotaxis honking excessively in a San Francisco parking lot. After previously attempting to address the problem with a software patch, the company…

Procreate’s AI-Free Promise Resonates with Digital Artists

Procreate’s recent commitment to keeping generative AI out of its products has garnered significant praise from digital creatives. The announcement, made by Procreate CEO James Cuda, emphasized the company’s stance…

Opera One Expands to iOS with AI Features and Mobile Optimization

Opera has expanded its AI-driven web browser, Opera One, to iOS devices. Originally launched for desktop, Opera One focuses on generative AI features and is now available for users on…

New Acura EV Concept Blends Crossover SUV and Sportback Design

Acura has unveiled a new EV concept at Monterey Car Week, showcasing a crossover SUV with a distinctively aggressive design. The Acura Performance EV concept features a boat-like front end,…

OpenAI Dismantles Iranian Operation for Misusing ChatGPT to Generate Fake News

OpenAI announced on Friday, August 16, that it had identified and dismantled an Iranian influence operation, named Storm-2035, which was using ChatGPT to generate fake news articles and social media…

Amazon May Launch Standalone Amazon Pay App in India

Amazon is reportedly considering the launch of a standalone app for its Amazon Pay service in India, a move aimed at increasing the platform’s visibility and usage in the country.…