Apple Design Icon Sir Jony Ive Joins Forces with OpenAI to Build AI-Centric Devices
Renowned British designer Sir Jony Ive, celebrated for shaping Apple’s most iconic products, is teaming up with OpenAI as the artificial intelligence firm moves to develop its own hardware line.
Security Researchers Alerted Apple to AirDrop Vulnerabilities in 2019, as Chinese Authorities Exploit Flaws
Researchers revealed that they warned Apple about potential vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing feature as early as 2019, a revelation that comes in the wake of Chinese authorities allegedly
FCC Launches Investigation into Amazon for Alleged Sale of Wireless Signal Jammers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into retail giant Amazon and other undisclosed retailers for their alleged involvement in marketing and selling wireless signal jammers. The probe,
AT&T Customers Could Receive Up to $7,500 in Data Breach Settlement
Telecoms giant AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement following two major data breaches in 2024 that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The settlement, which combines
AI is Replacing Human Tasks Faster Than You Think
Corporate America is swiftly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to automate jobs traditionally performed by humans. According to a recent survey by Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta
Uganda Discovers Gold Deposits Worth 12 Trillion USD
Uganda has discovered 31 million metric tons of gold waiting to be mined in the country after several surveys were conducted. According to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Energy
Toto Wolff Set to Sell Part of Mercedes F1 Stake in Deal Valuing Team at £4.6bn
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff is reportedly close to selling a portion of his stake in a deal that values the championship-winning outfit at £4.6 billion - the
Samsung Faces Backlash Over Ads on Family Hub Refrigerator Screens
Samsung is under fire after beginning a pilot program that places advertisements on the screens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the United States. The move, which turns the
Australia Fines Twitter (X) Over Handling of Child Sex Abuse Content
Australia has imposed a hefty fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Twitter, previously known as X, for its alleged shortcomings in disclosing its approach to addressing child sex abuse
Macy’s Announces Closure of 150 Stores Amid Restructuring Plan
Macy's, under new CEO Tony Spring's leadership, is set to close approximately 150 underperforming stores over the next three years, about 30% of its total fleet, to ensure its relevance
This Electric Car Battery Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Charge
A British startup, Nyobolt, has unveiled a groundbreaking 35kWh lithium-ion battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in just over four and a half minutes, addressing a major frustration
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is set to make $1 billion a year for doing nothing
Renowned tech figure and the sixth richest person globally, Steve Ballmer, is poised to receive a substantial $1 billion in passive income from Microsoft in 2024. This windfall follows Microsoft's
Tesla Considers Door Handle Redesign After Reports of Passengers Trapped in Burning Cars
Tesla is exploring a redesign of its car door mechanisms following multiple incidents where passengers were reportedly trapped inside vehicles during emergencies, including fires, due to rescuers being unable to
FTC Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, challenging one of the largest tech acquisitions in history. The administrative complaint filed by the
Check the Price Tag Before Grabbing a Bottle of Ketchup For Your Barbecue
The cost of condiments may make you think twice before squirting ketchup on your hot dog at this weekend's barbecue. According to Datasembly's Grocery Price Index, the average price of
Pepsi, Coke Soda Pricing Targeted in New Federal Probe
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are under preliminary investigation at the Federal Trade Commission over potential price discrimination in the soft drink market as the agency looks to revive a
Jaguar Land Rover Cuts Output at UK Factories Due to Chip Shortage
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The
Samsung Soundbar Users Report Widespread Issues After Faulty Firmware Update
Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D soundbar has become unusable for many customers following a problematic firmware update released this week. Reports flooding Samsung’s community forums, Reddit, and AVSForum indicate that the update
Netflix Begins Phasing Out Cheapest Ad-Free Plan for Subscribers
Netflix is moving forward with its decision to discontinue its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers, prompting them to select new plans to continue accessing the streaming service. The transition,
Kanye West Warns Fans Against Buying ‘Fake Yeezys’ Amid Dispute with Adidas: ‘Non-Approved 350s Are Corny’
Kanye West took to social media on Monday to address his ongoing dispute with adidas, warning fans against purchasing unauthorized Yeezy-inspired products from the sportswear giant. In an Instagram video,
