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Netflix to Add Lego, Pictionary, and Tetris Party Games for TV Play

Netflix’s move into gaming, while previously considered an odd pivot for the brand, has found a clear purpose: bringing party games directly to your television that can be played by…

Trump Administration Issues Loan Forgiveness Notices Amid Government Shutdown

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Education has begun sending out notices to student loan borrowers informing them that their debt will soon be canceled. Multiple notices…

Apple to Follow Texas Age Check Law, Raises Privacy Concerns

Apple on Thursday detailed the necessary changes it is implementing to comply with Texas state law SB 2420, which introduces mandatory age assurance requirements for app stores and app developers…

India Trials AI Chatbot E-Commerce Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

India has launched a national pilot project that allows consumers to shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT leading the initial rollout. Integrations with Google’s Gemini and…

IRS Unveils Updated Federal Tax Brackets for 2026

The IRS announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for the 2026 tax year on Thursday. These new figures apply to tax returns that will be filed…

China Imposes Stricter Export Controls on Key Rare Earth Materials

China has tightened its export controls on rare earths and other materials critical for advanced technology manufacturing as trade negotiations continue with the U.S. Beijing processes roughly 90% of the…

Hang Seng Bank Shares Surge 25% After HSBC’s $37B Privatization Offer

Shares of Hang Seng Bank listed in Hong Kong surged by 25.88% on Thursday following the announcement of a privatization bid by its majority parent company, HSBC, Europe’s largest lender.…

Google Tightens Its ‘Work From Anywhere’ Policy Introduced During Covid

Google is continuing to impose restrictions on employee remote work, this time by significantly tightening its popular “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) policy, which was initially established during the Covid pandemic.…

Elon Musk Agrees to Settle $128 Million Lawsuit With Ex-Twitter Executives

Elon Musk is poised to settle a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former Twitter executives whom he abruptly fired after completing his acquisition of the company in 2022. The…

TAG Heuer’s New Luxury Smartwatch Drops Wear OS for iPhone Compatibility

Ten years after launching its first connected smartwatch, TAG Heuer has introduced its latest variant, the Connected Calibre E5, featuring a major change: it is now designed to work seamlessly…

Amazon Pharmacy to Roll Out Prescription Drug Vending Machines

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is debuting in-office prescription dispensing machines, known as Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks, within its One Medical clinics. These new self-service units, operated by Amazon Pharmacy,…

Google Brings Search Live to India, Expands AI Mode Language Support

Google announced on Wednesday that it is bringing its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, to India, launching in both English and Hindi. Simultaneously, the company is expanding its AI…

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Says AMD’s 10% Offer to OpenAI Was a ‘Clever’ Surprise

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed surprise on Wednesday that rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) offered a 10% equity stake in the company to OpenAI as part of their multibillion-dollar partnership…

Google Expands Virtual Try-On Tool to More Countries, Adds Shoe Fitting Feature

Google announced on Wednesday that its artificial intelligence feature, which previously allowed users to virtually try on clothes, is expanding access to Australia, Canada, and Japan. The technology giant also…

Waze Launches Voice Reporting to Help Drivers Flag Roadblocks and Traffic

Waze is now rolling out Conversational Reporting, a feature powered by Gemini that enables drivers to report road incidents using only their voice. This enhancement allows users to tap the…

James Comey’s Trial Scheduled for Jan. 5 After Trump-Backed Charges

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning to federal criminal charges that President Donald Trump had publicly sought. Judge Michael Nachmanoff set Comey’s trial to begin…

Bank of England Warns AI Bubble Burst Could Trigger Market Crash

The Bank of England issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that the risk of a “sharp market correction” has increased. The central bank noted that equity market valuations appear stretched,…

Michael Dell Warns AI Data Center Boom Will Eventually Hit a Limit

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell stated on Tuesday that while the current demand for computing power is “tremendous,” the production of artificial intelligence data centers will eventually reach a saturation…

Google Expands AI Vibe-Coding App Opal to 15 More Countries

Google is significantly expanding global access to Opal, its experimental AI app builder that focuses on vibe-coding. The application, which allows users to create mini web apps using only text…

Tesla Stock Drops After Cheaper Models Fail to Impress

Tesla has unveiled cheaper “Standard” versions of two of its most popular cars in the U.S. in an attempt to boost sales following the expiration of a key federal EV…