Building, buying and scaling online businesses and digital assets.
340 articles
Slack, the popular workplace chat platform owned by Salesforce, is facing significant backlash from its users over the use of their data to train AI services. The controversy erupted after a post on Hacker News highlighted Slack’s practice of using user data for AI training by default, requiring use
In its Q4 2024 earnings report, Take-Two Interactive provided a more specific release window for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI). Previously slated for a calendar year 2025 release, the company has now narrowed this down to fall 2025, offering gamers a slightly clearer timeline f
Apple, from the outside seems to be lagging behind in the AI race, but it is set to make a significant leap forward with its upcoming AI features, fueled by partnerships with OpenAI and Google, as well as its in-house model named Ajax. Recent reports indicate that Apple has been strategically laying
Google’s annual I/O developer conference scheduled for May is just around the corner but reports have emerged indicating significant layoffs across key teams such as Flutter, Dart, Python, and others. Affected employees took to social media platforms to share their experiences, prompting confirmatio
Since the recent launch of Rabbit’s R1, questions have swirled regarding its functionality and necessity, especially considering its resemblance to a mere app. The revelation that Rabbit’s launcher APK can be run on standard Android devices has sparked curiosity and debate about the device’s true na
Meta Platforms, also known as Facebook, has announced that it will be sharing its Quest headset’s operating system, Meta Horizon OS, with rival device manufacturers. This unprecedented step marks Meta’s efforts to establish itself as a dominant force in the emerging realm of virtual and mixed realit
Kelin Carolyn Zhang and Ryan Mather have introduced the Poetry Camera, an innovative device that redefines the concept of capturing moments through the lens. This open source project, driven by AI technology, generates poetic expressions inspired by visual stimuli, revolutionizing the traditional ar
GitHub’s Copilot, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology, is redefining the role of artificial intelligence in coding. Initially introduced as a coding assistant in 2021, Copilot has evolved into a sophisticated tool capable of not only completing code snippets but also answering questions and perform
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., the renowned developer behind the Grand Theft Auto series, disclosed plans to downsize its workforce by approximately 5% and discontinue several projects. This initiative is expected to yield significant savings, with expenses estimated to reach up to $200 million
Google has recently revealed its decision to shut down the VPN by Google One service, citing a lack of user engagement and the need to focus on more popular features within its suite of offerings. The company is notifying Google One users of this change via email, although an exact shutdown date has
Apple has alerted users in India and 91 other countries about potential spyware threats, warning them of attempted remote compromises targeting iPhones. In a recent notification email seen by Reuters, Apple dropped the term “state-sponsored” used in previous alerts, opting instead to describe the th
It is worth noting that the US elections are coming up very shortly and the current US President Joe Biden is looking to make a significant move aimed at enhancing domestic semiconductor production by giving a grant up to $6.6 billion to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a global le
Elon Musk, the influential billionaire and CEO of multiple companies including Tesla and SpaceX, recently faced public scrutiny after a deposition was made public revealing his admissions regarding the impact of his tweets on the platform formerly known as Twitter. In the deposition dated March 27th
Spotify, the leading music streaming service, is taking personalized playlist creation to the next level with the introduction of AI-generated playlists, now available in beta for users in the U.K. and Australia. This innovative feature leverages artificial intelligence to curate playlists based on
Apple has confirmed the layoff of more than 700 employees in the wake of canceling two significant projects: the Apple Car initiative and the in-house development of Micro-LED displays. The layoffs, which were revealed through WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings in Californi
Yahoo, a longstanding player in the digital news space, is poised for a significant evolution following its acquisition of Artifact, a news recommendation platform founded by Instagram co-founders Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom. The move signifies Yahoo’s ambition to infuse its vast readership base
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the leading producer of advanced chips globally, was compelled to suspend operations and evacuate personnel following the most significant earthquake to hit Taiwan in a quarter-century. The seismic event, measuring 7.4 in magnitude, prompted TSMC, along
Google’s legacy of innovation and humor converged two decades ago when co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin introduced Gmail to the world. What started as an April Fool’s joke in 2004 has since become one of the most widely used email services, transforming digital communication and reshaping inte
In a move that would signal the rising competition in the world of large language models, Amazon has completed the second phase of its investment in Anthropic, a rival to OpenAI. The tech giant committed to investing up to $4 billion in Anthropic, with the additional $2.75 billion marking Amazon’s l
Apple Inc. is gearing up for a highly anticipated launch of its new iPads, with production by overseas suppliers in full swing and a planned release set for early May, according to sources familiar with the matter. The upcoming release will focus on updated versions of both the iPad Pro and iPad Air
Google’s Android website has recently introduced a new landing page dedicated to Google Messages, highlighting the benefits of the first-party messaging experience. Notably, the page also includes information regarding the upcoming availability of Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones, set to
A recent supply-chain report has revealed that Samsung has opted out of manufacturing displays for the highly anticipated iPhone SE 4, slated for release in 2025. The decision reportedly stems from a disagreement between Samsung and Apple regarding the pricing of the displays, leading Apple to shift
Apple is reportedly in talks with Baidu Inc., signaling a potential strategic partnership that could see the Chinese tech giant’s generative AI technology integrated into Apple devices within China. This development, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, not only highlights Apple’s ambition to emb
In a groundbreaking move that underscores the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer technology, Apple is reportedly in discussions to partner with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into future iPhone features. This collaboration, as reported by Bloomberg, signi
New guides and analysis on SEO, e-commerce, domains and AI — every week.