Always Online, Never Asleep: Inside the Rise of AI Companions and the Startup Selling Digital Desire

Always Online, Never Asleep: Inside the Rise of AI Companions and the Startup Selling Digital Desire

She doesn’t sleep, she doesn’t eat, and she never ignores your messages. Her name is Jordan - a hyper-realistic AI replica of British glamour model Katie Price - and she’s

WhatsApp Lowers Minimum Age to 13 in Europe, Drawing Criticism

WhatsApp Lowers Minimum Age to 13 in Europe, Drawing Criticism

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has adjusted the minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, reducing it from 16 to 13 years old. This alteration, implemented across

Amazon Introduces Alexa+ to Compete in AI Chatbot Era

Amazon Introduces Alexa+ to Compete in AI Chatbot Era

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an upgraded version of its popular voice assistant, designed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The new service, introduced on Wednesday, promises enhanced conversational abilities, personalized

Why OpenAI Should Fear a Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit

Why OpenAI Should Fear a Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit

Scarlett Johansson may be on the verge of suing OpenAI over the creation of a voice assistant eerily similar to her character in the 2013 film "Her." Johansson claims OpenAI

Microsoft’s Gaming Division Initiates Layoffs, Cutting 1,900 Jobs Post-Merger

Microsoft’s Gaming Division Initiates Layoffs, Cutting 1,900 Jobs Post-Merger

In the aftermath of Microsoft's monumental $69 billion merger deal with Activision-Blizzard, the tech giant's gaming division is set to lay off nearly 2,000 employees, according to a memo from

Trump Administration Seeks to Pull Estimated $100m in Harvard Funding

Trump Administration Seeks to Pull Estimated $100m in Harvard Funding

The Trump administration is taking steps to review and potentially withdraw up to $100 million in federal contracts awarded to Harvard University, intensifying a months-long standoff between the White House

Coca-Cola’s Olympic Campaign Celebrates Unity and Inspiration in Paris 2024

Coca-Cola’s Olympic Campaign Celebrates Unity and Inspiration in Paris 2024

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, Coca-Cola has unveiled its latest heartwarming campaign, "It's Magic When the World Comes Together," emphasizing camaraderie and unity. Continuing its

Uber to Pilot Female Driver Request Option in Three US Cities

Uber to Pilot Female Driver Request Option in Three US Cities

Uber will soon allow women in select US cities to request female drivers, as part of a new feature aimed at improving rider safety and comfort. The company announced on

CVS Faces $250,000 Fine in Ohio for Pharmacy Understaffing, Jeopardizing Safety

CVS Faces $250,000 Fine in Ohio for Pharmacy Understaffing, Jeopardizing Safety

Ohio state regulators have imposed a hefty $250,000 fine on a CVS store in Canton after investigations revealed significant understaffing issues, posing risks to patients' well-being. The fine follows a

Versace Unveils Luxury Boutique on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue

Versace Unveils Luxury Boutique on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue

Internationally renowned luxury brand Versace has officially opened its new boutique on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. The 2,800-square-foot space at 243 Worth Ave. debuted last month, marking Versace's seventh

You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple

You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple

In a recent move, Netflix has advised its customers who pay for their streaming subscription through Apple's App Store to switch their payment method to avoid potential disruptions in service.

UK Retreats from Apple Encryption Demand, Says US Intelligence Chief

UK Retreats from Apple Encryption Demand, Says US Intelligence Chief

The United Kingdom has backed away from its demand that Apple create a backdoor to access encrypted data of users worldwide, according to the US director of national intelligence. In

Carney Pauses 2026 EV Sales Target, Pushes ‘Buy Canadian’ Policy Amid Trade Tensions

Carney Pauses 2026 EV Sales Target, Pushes ‘Buy Canadian’ Policy Amid Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a pause on a key electric vehicle (EV) sales target while unveiling a new “Buy Canadian” policy aimed at shielding the country’s economy

Audacy Concludes Financial Restructuring, Plans to Go Private

Audacy Concludes Financial Restructuring, Plans to Go Private

Philadelphia-based radio network Audacy has successfully completed its financial restructuring, significantly reducing its funded debt by 80%, from approximately $1.9 billion to $350 million. The company announced this on Monday,

Kremlin Reassures Public After Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest in France

Kremlin Reassures Public After Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest in France

The Kremlin has moved to calm growing concerns over the security and future of Telegram following the arrest of the platform's founder, Pavel Durov, in France. Telegram, a messaging app

Study Reveals Tesla Owners Have Highest Accident Rates, While Ram Tops List for Worst Drivers

Study Reveals Tesla Owners Have Highest Accident Rates, While Ram Tops List for Worst Drivers

New research from LendingTree has unveiled that Tesla owners face a higher likelihood of being involved in car accidents compared to drivers of other car brands. Analyzing data from 30

Tesla Warns of Retaliatory Tariffs Impacting U.S. Exports

Tesla Warns of Retaliatory Tariffs Impacting U.S. Exports

Tesla has cautioned that potential retaliatory tariffs against American manufacturers could negatively impact its operations, urging the U.S. government to carefully evaluate its trade policies. In a March 11 letter

Real Madrid Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Adidas: Zidane x Bellingham Travel Collection

Real Madrid Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Adidas: Zidane x Bellingham Travel Collection

Real Madrid has announced an exciting collaboration with their shirt sponsor, Adidas, unveiling a premium product line featuring club legend Zinedine Zidane and current sensation Jude Bellingham. The partnership has

TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children

TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children

A new investigation has alleged that TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornographic material to underage users, even when parental safety features are switched on. Global Witness, a human rights campaign group, said

Indian Man Wins Case Against Theater Chain Over Lengthy Pre-Movie Commercials

Indian Man Wins Case Against Theater Chain Over Lengthy Pre-Movie Commercials

A 31-year-old lawyer from Bangalore, Abhishek M R, has won a legal case against India's largest movie theater chain, PVR INOX, after claiming that excessive advertisements before a movie caused

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