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Microsoft to retire Skype on May 5, 2025
Microsoft has announced the retirement of its long-standing communication service, Skype, set for May 5. The tech giant is pushing users to transition to Microsoft Teams, a more comprehensive platform…
Meta Aria Gen 2 Wearable Tracks Heart Rate and Features Contact Microphone
Meta has announced the release of its latest innovation, the Aria Gen 2, a groundbreaking research hardware wearable that marks a significant advancement from its predecessor, Project Aria, developed five…
SEC Rules Most Meme Coins Are Not Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued pivotal guidance on Thursday evening, declaring that most meme coins do not qualify as securities under U.S. federal law. This announcement clarifies years…
Elon Musk Sends Starlink Tech to FAA Amid Air Safety Concerns
Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he is providing Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This move accompanies his claims, made without presenting evidence, that existing…
Meta to Launch Standalone Meta AI App to Compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Meta is set to launch a standalone app for its Meta AI digital assistant in the second quarter, according to insider sources. This move is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals company is ‘out of GPUs’
OpenAI has commenced the phased rollout of its latest model, GPT-4.5, amidst a significant GPU shortage. The rollout began on Thursday for subscribers to ChatGPT Pro, with ChatGPT Plus customers…
Twitch Expands Monetization Tools to More Streamers
Twitch, the leading live streaming platform, is expanding its monetization tools by making subscriptions and “Bits” accessible to most creators, regardless of their follower count. This significant change aims to…
Meta Fixes Error After Instagram Users Report Surge of Graphic and Violent Content
Meta recently issued an apology following a significant error that led to some Instagram users encountering a surge of graphic and violent content on their “Reels” page. The issue, reported…
Trump Announces Auto Tariffs Set for April 2
President Trump has announced plans to implement a 25% tariff on automotive imports from Canada and Mexico by April 2, 2024. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. trade…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Dismisses DeepSeek as Sales Skyrocket
Nvidia has reported a record-breaking quarter, with its revenue reaching an astonishing $39.3 billion. This figure not only surpassed Nvidia’s own projections but also outstripped Wall Street’s estimates, marking a…
Instagram may introduce standalone Reels app to rival TikTok
In a move that has stirred significant attention, the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, granted TikTok a 75-day extension in January to comply with a law mandating either…
OpenAI Unveils Imminent Launch of GPT-4.5
OpenAI has announced the forthcoming release of GPT-4.5, a significant upgrade to its popular language model, as revealed by CEO Sam Altman. The model, codenamed “Orion,” is set to be…
Starlink Expands Waitlist Across the US, Reaching Eastern States
SpaceX has reintroduced the waitlist for its Starlink residential tier in several key metropolitan areas across the United States, including Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, and Seattle as of November.…
Hinge Unveils “Match Note” to Foster Private Connections
Hinge has introduced an innovative feature called “Match Note,” launched on Wednesday, designed to enhance user privacy and foster meaningful connections. This new feature enables users to privately share information…
YouTube Dominates Podcasting with Over 1 Billion Monthly Viewers
YouTube announced on Wednesday that it has surpassed 1 billion monthly active podcast viewers, marking a significant milestone in the podcasting industry. The platform continues to assert its dominance, positioning…
Microsoft Completes EU Data Boundary Project to Enhance Data Privacy
Microsoft has successfully completed its EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud project, a significant initiative aimed at bolstering data privacy for its European customers. This multi-year project, which commenced…
Alexa+ Gets Smarter and More Approachable
Amazon has introduced Alexa+, an advanced iteration of its voice assistant, promising a more human-like interaction by leveraging generative AI technology. This new development aims to enhance user experience by…
Google Simplifies Process to Remove Personal Info from Search Results
Google has announced significant updates to its “Results about you” tool, aimed at simplifying the process for users to remove personal information from Search results. This enhancement, revealed on Wednesday,…
Apple’s Speech Tool Glitch Sparks Controversy as ‘Racist’ Becomes ‘Trump’
Apple’s speech-to-text tool has come under scrutiny after reports emerged that it transcribes the word “racist” as “Trump” when users speak into their iPhones. This peculiar error has prompted reactions…
OpenAI Holds Back Deep Research Model from API for Now
OpenAI’s latest deep research model has demonstrated impressive capabilities, outperforming the company’s existing models in recent tests aimed at assessing its persuasive abilities. The model excelled in various scenarios, including…