Tesla shares surge as Elon Musk says shareholders set to approve $56B pay package
Tesla shares jumped 3.5% at the start of trading on Thursday after Chief Executive Elon Musk indicated shareholders would overwhelmingly approve his controversial $56 billion compensation package and plans to move the company’s legal headquarters to Texas. Shareholders can vote or change the two resolutions until the company’s annual meeting begins at 4:30 pm ET […]
Chinese company develops human-like robots that can display complex facial expressions, emotions
At Ex-Robot’s factory in the northeastern coastal city of Dalian, engineers are developing humanoid robots with a focus on enhancing facial expressions and emotions. Neck-length silicone masks are spread out on a table next to silicone arms and legs, while disembodied heads are on display and humanoid robots in various stages of construction stand nearby. […]
Founder of DEI-focused hiring firm Joonko allegedly bilked investors out of $27M while lying about AI, customers: feds
The founders of DEI-focused staffing startup Joonko are facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding investors out of tens of millions of dollars, nearly a year after The Washington Post exclusively reported that the company lied to clients about working with multiple large corporations. Irit Raz, a 38-year-old Israeli entrepreneur, used lies and false documents to […]
Is your employer spying on you? Here’s how to know for sure
Have you ever felt like someone was watching you? In the age of remote work, employers have come up with new ways to keep an eye on their employees — even if they don’t realize it. “There’s very little transparency,” said Haley Tsukayama, deputy director of legislative activities at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Washington […]
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued Wednesday by eight engineers who claim they were wrongfully fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The engineers — four women and four men — allege that Musk ordered their firing in 2022 after they circulated a letter calling the […]
New iOS 18 update displays clock even when iPhone is dead
It’s about time for such an update. Apple’s iOS 18 update for iPhones and other devices appears to include a very subtle but useful upgrade for people with phones that run out of battery. When the new operating system is released in the fall, your device will display the current time in the top left […]
Paralyzed puppy walks again thanks to 3D printed spine
A paralyzed puppy has been given a “second chance at life” and is now able to walk again after his spine was fixed with 3D printed screws. Arthur, a six-month-old cockapoo, suddenly developed weakness in his legs and collapsed, becoming unable to move. His owner, Natalie Jones, rushed him to Chester Gates Veterinary Hospital in […]
Apple dethrones Microsoft as world’s most valuable company
iPhone maker Apple has pulled ahead in the race to dominate artificial intelligence technology, knocking Microsoft off the top spot on Wednesday to once again become the world’s most valuable company. The company’s shares rose nearly 4% to a record high of $215.04, giving it a market capitalization of $3.29 trillion. Microsoft’s market capitalization hit […]
Secret meaning behind ‘Google’s name leaves internet users shocked
Did they Google it? Google may be one of the most popular search engines on the planet, but many people have wondered where its unusual name came from. The origin of the title was revealed through a post that resurfaced on the forum platform. QuoraIn it, one user asked, “Is Google an acronym?” This has […]
Apple shares hit all-time high after unveiling AI features for iPhone
Apple shares rose 6% to a record high on Tuesday, a day after the company unveiled new artificial intelligence features to make its products, including the iPhone, more appealing. The gains offer a breather for Apple shares, which have been struggling with sluggish sales of premium consumer devices and have underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 […]