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Meta settles UK ad-tracking lawsuit, agrees not to track plaintiff
A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has recently made headlines by successfully compelling social media giant Meta to refrain from utilizing her data for...
Legal Battle Ensues as Trump Fires FTC Commissioners | Tech News
President Trump's recent decision to dismiss two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sparked a legal battle, raising questions about the...
Google in Talks to Acquire Wiz at Higher Valuation
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is once again in the spotlight as they engage in advanced discussions to acquire the cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. Sources...
iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s Portless Smartphone Consideration
New iPhone 17 Air: Apple's Next Generation Smartphone UnveiledIn a recent update from Bloomberg's tech reporter Mark Gurman, Apple enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement...
Congressman Jim Jordan questions Big Tech on Biden AI censorship
Veteran House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) made waves this Thursday by sending letters to 16 major American technology firms, including giants like Google...
SoftBank Acquires Sharp Plant for OpenAI Collaboration in Japan
SoftBank Makes Strategic Move with Acquisition of Sharp Plant for OpenAI Collaboration in JapanSoftBank, a prominent tech company, recently made a significant stride towards...
Android adds Auracast support for hearing aids to connect to public broadcasts
Android Enhances Accessibility with Auracast Support for Hearing AidsGoogle made a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday that will revolutionize the way individuals with hearing impairments...
Neom Financial Disaster Excludes McKinsey & Co.
A new report from the Wall Street Journal sheds light on the financial woes surrounding Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project. This futuristic city, spanning...
DOJ proposal: Google to divest Chrome, allows AI investments
The US Department of Justice is maintaining its call for Google to divest its web browser Chrome, as outlined in a recent court filing....
Microsoft intensifies AI efforts to rival OpenAI | Tech Update
Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to compete with OpenAI in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant is making strides in...
US Executives Targeted by Fake BianLian Ransom Note Scammers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a new scam targeting U.S. corporate executives. Impersonating the notorious BianLian ransomware gang,...
Ex-OpenAI researcher subpoenaed in AI copyright case | Tech News
Alec Radford, a key researcher involved in the development of OpenAI's prominent AI technologies, finds himself entangled in a copyright case against the AI...
OpenAI launches $50M grant program for academic research
OpenAI has recently launched a groundbreaking $50 million grant program aimed at supporting academic research in the field of artificial intelligence. This new initiative,...
Mark Cuban offers to fund government tech unit cut at night
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban made waves over the weekend with a surprising offer of support for recently laid-off federal workers in the tech sector....
Artists Protest UK Copyright Sell-Out with ‘Silent’ Album Release
The U.K. government's proposed changes to copyright law have sparked a wave of concern and protest among artists and musicians. In response to plans...
Flexport Unveils AI Tools Inspired by ‘Founder Mode’ | Tech News
Flexport Revolutionizes Logistics with AI InnovationsFlexport, a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, is set to make waves in the industry with the launch...
Google’s Veo 2 AI Video Model: 50 Cents per Second
Google has recently disclosed the pricing details of its latest creation, Veo 2, an AI model designed to generate videos. The company's pricing page...
Meta employees discuss using copyrighted content for AI training | TechCrunch
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been embroiled in a legal battle over the use of copyrighted materials to train its AI models....
OpenAI Operator AI Agent Launches Globally for Businesses
OpenAI recently announced the global launch of Operator, an AI agent designed to assist users with various tasks. This innovative tool is now available...
XAI Raises Prices on Premium+ Plan after Grok 3 Launch
After xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, XAI swiftly raised the prices for its Premium+ subscription plan, granting...
OpenAI whistleblower’s death ruled suicide in latest autopsy report
The recent tragic death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, has been ruled a suicide in the latest autopsy report released by the...
Uber Sues DoorDash for Anti-Competitive Behavior
Uber Takes Legal Action Against DoorDash for Alleged Anti-Competitive BehaviorIn a bold move, Uber, the renowned ride-share giant, has taken legal action against DoorDash,...
Apple TV app and TV+ Streaming Service Launch on Android
In a groundbreaking move, Apple unveiled its Apple TV app, featuring the much-anticipated Apple TV+ streaming service and MLS Season Pass, for Android devices....
Trump Ends Legal Battle Over Twitter Ban: Tech Update
President Donald Trump's legal battle with the social media giant, formerly known as Twitter, has come to an end. The lawsuit stemmed from Trump's...
Elon Musk Not Interested in Acquiring TikTok
Elon Musk's Disinterest in Acquiring TikTokDuring the WELT Economic Summit on January 28, Elon Musk made it clear that he is not eager to...
India’s New Domain Name for Banks to Combat Digital Fraud
India's New Domain Name for Banks to Combat Digital FraudIn a bid to combat the escalating threat of digital payment frauds and enhance trust...
Google Adds Digital Watermarks to Images Edited with Magic Editor AI
Google Enhances Image Security with Digital Watermarking TechnologyIn a groundbreaking move, Google has announced a new initiative to add digital watermarks to images edited...
Legal battle between Musk and Tesla over AI-generated imagery | Tech News
Elon Musk’s Legal Battle Over AI-Generated Imagery: A Closer LookElon Musk, the renowned CEO of Tesla and head of President Donald Trump’s DOGE organization,...
Spotify Achieves Profitability, Gains 35M Monthly Active Users
Spotify Makes Waves with Profitability and User GrowthIn a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday morning, Spotify revealed its impressive fourth-quarter earnings, celebrating its first year...
Adam Candeub to Join FCC as Vocal Tech Critic
Adam Candeub, a prominent critic of major technology companies, is set to take on a significant role at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Candeub...