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Getty Images CEO Says Millions Spent Battling AI ‘Rhetoric’ in Court

Getty Images is investing millions to fight what CEO Craig Peters calls a “world of rhetoric” in its legal battle against Stability AI, the UK-based startup behind the text-to-image model…

SpaceX Starship Explodes for Third Consecutive Flight as Musk Vows More Launches

SpaceX faced its third consecutive setback when the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during an uncrewed test flight on Tuesday. This ninth test mission ended with the booster…

Opera’s New Browser Can Build Websites and Games Automatically

Opera introduced a new browser called Opera Neon on Tuesday, designed to streamline AI workflows and perform tasks such as shopping, filling out forms, and coding on behalf of users.…

Volvo Considers New Plug-In Hybrid Production in South Carolina

Volvo Cars is exploring building a new plug-in hybrid vehicle at its Ridgeland, South Carolina facility. CEO and President Håkan Samuelsson revealed the plan during an analyst call on April…

Trump Says Canada Must Pay $61 Billion to Join Golden Dome

U.S. President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that he told Canada joining his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system would cost the country $61 billion — unless Canada agrees to become…

Macron Downplays Viral Video of Wife’s ‘Shove’ as ‘Horsing Around’

French President Emmanuel Macron is downplaying a viral video that appears to show his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron, shoving his face away before exiting a plane, according to a…

Canada Faces Major Hurdle as NATO Sets New 5 Percent Spending Goal

At last year’s NATO summit in Washington, Canada was called out by allies for falling short of the current 2% of GDP defence spending goal. Now, with talks underway to…

Samsung Eyes $100 Million Investment in Medical Imaging Startup Exo

Samsung’s venture investment arm is considering a stake in California-based medical device company Exo, potentially participating in a funding round valued at up to $100 million, according to Bloomberg sources.…

Nikon Camera Prices Set to Rise June 23 Due to Trump Tariffs

President Donald J. Trump initially allowed some flexibility for businesses regarding his tariffs, but that leniency is fading. More companies are now feeling the impact, including Japanese camera maker Nikon.…

WhatsApp’s Official iPad App Is Here at Last

After much anticipation, WhatsApp has finally released its dedicated iPad app. The long wait is over, and the app is now available for download from the App Store. Features Tailored…

China Adds 60 GW of Solar Power in First Quarter

China has reported its highest ever first-quarter solar capacity addition, installing 60 gigawatts (GW) in the first three months of the year. Rooftop Solar Leads the Surge According to Rystad…

EU Says Shein’s Fake Discounts Violate Law

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is facing growing criticism for exploitative practices. The European Union recently announced that Shein has violated consumer protection laws by using misleading discounts and high-pressure…

Tesla’s European Sales Drop 50 Percent as Backlash Against Musk Grows

Tesla’s sales across 32 European countries fell by nearly 50% in April, dropping from 14,228 units in April 2023 to just 7,261 this year. This decline contrasts sharply with the…

Apple’s Smart Home Hub Set for 2025 Launch With Affordable Model

Rumors about Apple’s entry into the smart home technology space have been circulating for years, and recent reports indicate that a smart home hub could finally arrive as soon as…

OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup for $6.4 Billion

OpenAI announced Wednesday that it is acquiring io, the AI device startup founded by renowned designer Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal valued at approximately $6.4 billion. This marks a…

Tesla Launches Cybertruck Trade-Ins With Disappointing Numbers

Tesla has started accepting trade-ins for its Cybertruck models for the first time since they launched. However, owners looking to trade in their vehicles face significant depreciation. Steep Depreciation Rates…

Microsoft Brings Gen AI Tools to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad

Microsoft is rolling out a range of new generative AI features for Paint, the Snipping Tool, and Notepad on Windows 11. These updates are available to Windows Insiders in the…

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Third-Party USB Mice

As the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches on June 5, new features continue to emerge. In a developer commentary video for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening CE on the Switch…

Trump Calls Putin ‘Absolutely Crazy’ After Major Strikes on Ukraine

President Donald Trump said Sunday that Vladimir Putin “has gone absolutely CRAZY” following Russia’s largest aerial assault in its three-year war against Ukraine. “I’ve always had a very good relationship…

Valve CEO Expresses Interest in Brain Chip Implants

Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell is behind a new startup, Starfish Technologies, which plans to release brain-computer interface (BCI) chips as early as this year. While Valve is known…