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Musicians Demand Labels Stop Legal Action Against Internet Archive

Musicians, including Tegan & Sara, Open Mike Eagle, and Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill, are urging major music labels to abandon their legal battle against the Internet Archive. These artists,…

Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing and Announces Refund Deadline

Spotify has officially disabled its Car Thing devices, marking the end of the in-car streaming accessory’s short-lived journey. The company confirmed the shutdown to TechCrunch after users noticed their devices…

TikTok Appeals for Time as US Ban Looms Next Month

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have filed an emergency motion requesting a federal appeals court to temporarily block a law that mandates the app’s sale or a nationwide ban.…

Ant Group Appoints New CEO as Jack Ma Speaks on AI’s Future

Ant Group has named Cyril Han as its new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a leadership shift as the financial technology giant aims to rejuvenate its growth following years of regulatory…

Blue Origin Aims to Launch New Glenn By End of 2024

Blue Origin plans to launch its massive New Glenn rocket by the end of 2024, but it still needs to pass a key test and get final approval from regulators.…

Reddit Tests AI-Powered Answers to Simplify Search

Reddit is piloting a new feature called Reddit Answers, designed to make searching the platform faster and more intuitive. The AI-powered tool pulls information directly from Reddit posts and conversations…

Trump Suggests TikTok Sale Amid Legal Challenges

Donald Trump, the president-elect, avoided giving a clear answer when asked if he would protect TikTok from its impending ban during an interview on Meet the Press with NBC’s Kristen…

UCLA Introduces AI-Generated Course Materials for Humanities Division

A UCLA comparative literature course is taking a high-tech turn this winter. Starting in 2025, students diving into literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century will encounter AI-generated…

FTC Begins $72 Million Refund to Fortnite Players

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began distributing $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players tricked into unintended purchases due to deceptive practices by the game’s developer, Epic Games. Announced on…

Nvidia Faces Antitrust Probe as China Escalates US Chip Dispute

China has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the U.S. chipmaker renowned for its artificial intelligence and gaming processors. Announced on Monday by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the…

Family Blames Tesla’s Autopilot for Deadly Collision in California

Tesla is being sued by the family of Genesis Giovanni Mendoza-Martinez, a driver who died in a 2023 collision involving a Model S sedan in Walnut Creek, California. The lawsuit…

X’s Aurora Image Generator Debuts Briefly, Disappears, Then Returns for Rollout

X, Elon Musk’s social network formerly known as Twitter, launched and quickly removed a new image generator called Aurora over the weekend. The tool, integrated into Grok, X’s AI chatbot,…

Google Challenges CFPB Supervision Order Over Payment Division

Google has taken legal action against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after the federal agency announced its decision to supervise Google Payment Corp., citing potential risks to consumers, TechCrunch…

OpenAI Launches Sora, Bringing AI Video Generation to the Public

OpenAI has officially released its much-anticipated video-generation tool, Sora, marking a major step in its generative AI portfolio. Announced by CEO Sam Altman on X (formerly Twitter), this launch provides…

Scientists Discover Way to Make Fuel Using Sunlight and Water

Scientists at Shinshu University in Japan have developed a prototype reactor that uses sunlight and water to produce renewable hydrogen fuel. This innovation could pave the way for cleaner energy…

Rivian Expands Charging Network, Opening Access to Other EVs

Rivian has unveiled a new charging station in Joshua Tree, California, marking a pivotal step for the company as it opens its network to electric vehicles beyond its own. This…

Google DeepMind’s GenCast Takes Weather Forecasting to New Heights

Google’s DeepMind team has introduced GenCast, an artificial intelligence-based weather prediction model, which reportedly outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ (ECMWF) ENS, often considered the gold standard in…

Romania Overturns Election After Cyberattack Scandal

Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the first round of its presidential election amid mounting evidence of cyberattacks and social media influence campaigns, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral…

Japan’s Kioxia Finalizes IPO Price and Prepares for December Listing

Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia has raised 120 billion yen ($800 million) through its initial public offering (IPO) after pricing shares in the middle of its marketed range, according to a…

Jack Ma Predicts AI Will Shape the Future of Ant Group

Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba and one of China’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs, made a rare public appearance to celebrate Ant Group’s 20th anniversary. During the event on Sunday, Ma…