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US Reduces Tariffs on Small Parcels from Chinese Companies Including Shein and Temu

In a significant gesture of goodwill on the trade battlefield, President Donald Trump pledged to temporarily cut tariffs. This is the case for all small parcels shipped from mainland China…

Samsung Unveils Thin S25 Edge as Apple Plans iPhone ‘Air’

Samsung on Tuesday introduced a thinner version of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, marking an unusually early launch. This release comes as the company seeks to keep its…

Google Introduces New Initiative to Support AI Startups

On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative aimed at investing in startups using the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI…

Federal Investigators Focus on Tesla’s Robotaxi Plans

Federal safety investigators have sent Tesla a detailed list of questions about its upcoming robotaxi service, focusing on how the company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software performs in low-visibility conditions. The…

Apple Adds Satellite Features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5 Update

On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.5, which brings emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Until now, these features were only available on iPhone 14 models…

Texas Wins $1.375 Billion Settlement from Google Over Biometric Data Collection

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves with a big announcement. On Tuesday, he announced a landmark $1.375 billion settlement with Google over the company’s illegal use of Texans’…

Trump Heads to Saudi Arabia to Secure More U.S. Investment

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Their aim is to increase trade and investment prospects between the two countries.…

Trump Says He Spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook Following China Tariff Rollback

In another sign of Apple’s growing political power, Donald Trump tweeted that he had personally discussed this all with CEO Tim Cook. This followed a 90-day suspension of tariffs agreed…

Google’s Gemma AI Models Reach Over 150 Million Downloads

Google’s new Gemma AI models recently reached their Turing test. As of this writing, they’ve reached a whopping 150 million downloads since their launch in February 2024. This lightning-fast adoption…

Trump Announces Executive Order to Cut Drug Prices

Well, President Donald Trump has released an audacious proposal. His latest proposal would restart an ambitious policy from his first administration to decrease drug prices. Trump intends to roll out…

OpenAI’s Stargate Project Faces Struggles Due to Tariffs

Read OpenAI’s ambitious Stargate data center project appears to be running into very long delays, most likely because of economic uncertainty caused by such tariffs. The broader initiative to grow…

Putin Suggests Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine After Three Years of Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks, he said, would aim to bring “a durable peace” and address the…

Airbnb Introduces Private Chefs and Massages in App Overhaul

Airbnb has other things in mind for its relaunched, much-forked-app, from luxury offerings to bespoke events. Now it’s as easy to book personal trainers, massages, and private chefs. This latest…

White House Announces U.S.-China Trade Deal with Limited Details

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent declared that trade discussions with Chinese leadership were “very productive.” Bessent delivered this message from Switzerland — where he joined influential conversations with top…

Netflix Removes Its Final Interactive Specials, Including Popular Fan Favorite

Interactive specials have been one of Netflix’s most innovative features since it transitioned into a streaming platform. However, the company has now decided to end this chapter. The last two…

Apple Plans to Increase Prices for Upcoming iPhone Models

Apple Inc. is preparing to unveil its new iPhone lineup this fall. If recent reports are to be believed, the company is looking to increase prices for these offerings. The…

Trump Removes Copyright Office Director Following Report on AI Training Concerns

The appointee of President Donald Trump has been dismissed from her post as director of the U.S. Copyright Office. This ruling has resulted in a firestorm of criticism from legal…

Microsoft and OpenAI Likely Renegotiating Their Partnership

OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with one of its biggest investors and partners, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced significant changes to its…

OpenAI’s Enterprise Adoption Accelerates, Leaving Rivals Behind

OpenAI is rapidly positioning itself to be the definitive winner in enterprise artificial intelligence adoption. It’s doing so by an order of magnitude compared to competitors such as Anthropic. According…

The Almost Blissful Experience of Biking with Ray-Ban Meta Glasses

For many, weekend bike rides serve as a cherished escape, offering a break from the pressures of the week. However, as technology continues to advance, cyclists are increasingly relying on…