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Starbucks Lays Off 1,100 Corporate Workers in Effort to Streamline Operations

Starbucks is making significant adjustments to navigate growing competition and operational challenges in China, its second-largest market. The coffee giant’s new Chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, spearheads these changes to…

Meta AI Expands to Middle East and Africa with Arabic Support

Meta AI has made a significant leap, extending its presence to 42 countries across 13 languages. This expansion includes the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where it now…

Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing and AI Expansion

Apple Inc. has announced a monumental commitment to invest $500 billion over the next four years, focusing on high-end manufacturing, engineering, and education within the United States. This substantial investment…

Canadian Chip and Hardware Manufacturers Prepare for Tariffs and Push for Local Support

Canadian hardware firms face growing concerns over tariffs as geopolitical tensions prompt shifts in production strategies. Ramee Mossa, leader of FTEX, notes that many of his clients are relocating production…

UK and India Set to Revitalize Trade Negotiations with Fresh Talks

The United Kingdom and India are set to revive trade negotiations in Delhi, aiming to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement. Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, leads the…

Apple MacBook Air M4 Expected This March with New Features

The Apple MacBook Air is poised for a significant upgrade, with the introduction of the M4 chip expected in 2025. According to renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman, the much-awaited launch…

Grok 3 Briefly Censors Unflattering Mentions of Trump and Musk

Elon Musk introduced Grok 3, an AI model developed by his company xAI, during a live stream on Monday. Described by Musk as a “maximally truth-seeking AI,” Grok 3 has…

Google’s Veo 2 AI Video Model Priced at 50 Cents Per Second

Google has officially announced the pricing for its latest video-generating AI model, Veo 2. The cost is set at 50 cents per second, making it a competitive option in the…

OpenAI Bans Chinese Accounts for Using ChatGPT to Generate Anti-US Propaganda

OpenAI has identified a covert influence operation known as “Spamouflage,” which has been active on over 50 social media platforms. This operation primarily targeted users in the United States, Taiwan,…

Musk Orders Federal Employees to Justify Jobs in Email or Face Dismissal

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently sent a controversial email to federal employees, demanding they account for their work activities from the past week by Monday at 11:59 p.m.…

BMW Delays Electric Mini Production Due to Uncertainty

BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant, citing the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry.” This decision affects the timeline…

Musk Faces Backlash as He Wields His Doge Chainsaw

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has been tasked by former President Donald Trump with implementing sweeping cuts to federal government spending through a metaphorical “chainsaw.” This initiative has sparked significant…

US AI Safety Institute Braces for Major Cuts

The US AI Safety Institute (AISI), a crucial component of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is facing a precarious situation as it braces for potential layoffs. The…

Trump and Musk Make Waves in DC as Layoffs Mount Across the Country

The past week has witnessed significant upheaval in the U.S. government, marked by a series of layoffs and controversial decisions. The Trump administration has made headlines with its move to…

Elon Musk Criticizes X’s Community Notes Over Disputed Ukraine Tweets

Elon Musk finds himself at odds with X’s Community Notes feature, a tool designed to allow users to debunk misleading or factually incorrect posts. This feature, introduced in 2022, enables…

YouTube to Debut Lower-Priced ‘Premium Lite’ Tier in Select Markets

YouTube is on the brink of launching a new, more affordable subscription service dubbed “premium lite” in several countries. This new tier aims to provide users with ad-free access to…

Elon Musk’s DOGE Targets Agency Regulating Autonomous Vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the…

Coinbase Announces SEC Will End ‘Bogus’ Enforcement Case Against Crypto Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its enforcement case against Coinbase, pending approval from the SEC’s commissioners. This marks a significant development for the cryptocurrency exchange,…

Tesla Announces Recall for Over 375,000 Vehicles Due to Power Steering Glitch

Tesla is set to recall over 375,000 of its electric vehicles, focusing specifically on certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y models. The recall, expected to be announced on March…

Google and Meta Executives Criticize Europe’s Strict AI Regulations as Big Tech Escalates Opposition

Tech giants Google and Meta have voiced their concerns over the European Union’s strict regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that such measures could stifle innovation in the region. The…