Microsoft, Google And xAI To Allow US Government Test AI Models Before Public Release
Major technology companies including Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to provide the US government with access to unreleased artificial intelligence models for security testing before they are launched publicly.
Apple Launches Device Leasing Program for iPhones, Macs and More
Apple is introducing a new leasing program that will allow customers to lease iPhones, Macs and other premium devices instead of purchasing them outright, as the company looks to make
Taylor Swift Challenges ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Bid in US
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has taken steps to block a US company’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Swift Home,” arguing that the branding could mislead consumers into believing she is
Google Parent Alphabet Announces £5bn UK AI Investment
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has unveiled a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence sector, marking one of the largest technology commitments by a
Chinese Police Detain Evergrande Wealth Staff Amid Financial Troubles
Chinese authorities have detained several staff members of Evergrande's wealth management unit following the company's failure to repay investors. This marks the first criminal investigation against the embattled property developer
Tesla Cuts Prices by Up to a Fifth to Boost Demand
Tesla has cut the price of some of its most popular electric cars by thousands of pounds in Europe and the US, in a bid to boost customer demand. The
Harley-Davidson Ends Diversity Initiatives Following Pressure from Right-Wing Campaign
Harley-Davidson has announced the discontinuation of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, marking a significant shift away from progressive policies the company had previously supported. The move comes in
Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Decline in Web Traffic
Penske Media, the parent company of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, has filed a landmark lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of using its journalism without permission through AI-generated
Nike Faces Social Media Setback: 1 Million Instagram Followers Lost in Three Months
Global sportswear leader Nike is grappling with a significant social media challenge, shedding over 1 million Instagram followers in the last three months. This decline, part of a larger eight-month
Elon Musk Backs Gina Carano in Legal Battle Against Disney
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has thrown his support behind actress Gina Carano in her legal dispute with Disney and Lucasfilm. Carano, known for her
Meta to Scrap Hundreds of Jobs in London in Fresh Cost-Cutting Measures
Meta is to cut hundreds of jobs in London and scrap Instagram’s hub in the city as part of widespread cost-cutting measures as the social media giant wrestles with a
Court Halts Foreclosure on Elvis Presley’s Graceland Amid Allegations of Fraudulent Claims
Elvis Presley's iconic estate, Graceland, remains under the ownership of his family as a Tennessee court chancellor has temporarily blocked a foreclosure auction following allegations of fraud. Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins
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
‘Temu is as Addictive as Sugar’: How the E-commerce Retailer Drives a Shopping Frenzy
Manchester-based Lucy Clark stumbled upon the retail app Temu in 2023, drawn in by its virtual casino-like allure. With spinning roulette wheels offering cash coupon rewards, countdown timers promising free
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
Arena Group CEO Fired Amidst Scandal Surrounding AI-Generated Sports Illustrated Articles
In the wake of the revelation that Sports Illustrated had been publishing articles allegedly authored by artificial intelligence, leading to a controversy involving fake author names and AI-created images, Ross
U.S. Bank Fined For Opening ‘Sham’ Accounts For Customers
The fifth-largest largest commercial bank in the US has been fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for illegally accessing consumer credit reports and opening accounts without their permission, as
Apple Reverses Ban on Epic Games in EU Following Digital Competition Rules
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games, the creator of "Fortnite," from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe. This abrupt reversal comes just a day
Miss Universe Owner Files for Bankruptcy Days Before Pageant
Despite the recent bankruptcy filing by JKN Global Group, the owner of the Miss Universe Organization, this year's Miss Universe pageant is set to proceed as planned. The Thai media
Startup Achieves Milestone: Bluetooth Device Successfully Connects to Satellite in Orbit
In a groundbreaking achievement, Hubble Network, a Seattle-based startup, has achieved the extraordinary feat of establishing a direct Bluetooth connection with a satellite in orbit. This pioneering accomplishment not only
