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Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp
Meta’s plans to make WhatsApp a big business involve online ads, marking a major change for the communications app whose previous owners shunned advertising.
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Is ChatGPT down? OpenAI identifies issue, working to fix ‘degraded performance'
Thousands of ChatGPT users across the country who had trouble using the app flocked to social media Tuesday morning, looking for answers.
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Walmart plans to expand drone deliveries to three more states
The big-box retailer has already tested drone deliveries in Arkansas and expanded them in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Elon Musk says AI could run into power capacity issues by middle of next year
Musk told CNBC that his artificial intelligence startup xAI plans to build a gigawatt-size facility outside of Memphis, Tenn.
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla plan for robotaxis on Austin roads in June
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that robotaxis will be on the streets of Austin, Texas by next month.
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Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span
Attention spans are shrinking, with research showing the average person’s has declined from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds now.
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OpenAI will show how models do on hallucination tests and ‘illicit advice'
OpenAI recently sparked some online controversy for not running certain safety evaluations on the final version of its o1 AI model.
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Waymo issues recall for 1,200 driverless vehicles months after fixing problem
Waymo issued a recall after a glitch caused some vehicles to crash into barriers like chains and gates. But the unusual part? All vehicles were fixed months ago.
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Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business
Airbnb launched a redesigned app to showcase the company’s push to let travelers book services, like catering and personal training, at their rentals.
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Microsoft is cutting 3% of its workforce
It’s likely Microsoft’s largest job purge since it said goodbye to 10,000 employees in 2023.
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How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles
Players swiping their way through levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles enhanced by unsuspected ally: artificial intelligence.
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IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
The funds include $30 billion to advance American manufacturing of its mainframe and quantum computers.
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Brain implant cleared by FDA for Precision Neuroscience, a Musk Neuralink rival
Precision Neuroscience announced that a core component of its brain implant system has been approved by the FDA.
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Is Spotify down? Here's everything we know about the music service's outage
The music streaming service confirmed that issues impacted some users and Spotify has resolved the problem as of Wednesday afternoon.
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What is Project Kuiper?
Here’s what you need to know about the initiative that will deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to virtually any location on the planet, according to Amazon.
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Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans
Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.
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Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.
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OpenAI says Musk has run ‘unlawful campaign of harassment' against company in lawsuit
OpenAI said in a lawsuit that Elon Musk made a “sham” attempt to buy the company, and asked a federal district court to stop him from further attacks.
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Tech analyst responds to Trump wanting Apple to make iPhones in US: ‘I don't think that's a thing'
Needham analyst Laura Martin said Apple’s costs would skyrocket if it began building its marquee product in the U.S.
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What is microcheating?
Liking a co-worker’s photo on social media. Sending them direct messages. Checking in on Slack more often than before....
Progressively interacting in this way with someone outside your relationship may be no big deal to you. To your significant other, however, it may be microcheating, which some people consider a form of infidelity because it can involve building a bond one...