Waymo pulls back nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a vehicle went into a flood.
Lost Your Way-mo? Alphabet’s Waymo, the robotaxi division, is facing yet another setback. The company has announced a recall of 3,800 self-driving taxis, as noted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. The NHTSA is investigating a recent crash that led to the recall, which impacts vehicles equipped with Waymo’s fifth- and sixth-generation […]
Santa Clara County files a lawsuit against Meta for ‘actively’ deceiving Californians
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Fraudulent Ads Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, alleging that the tech giant has “knowingly” enabled and profited from billions of fraudulent advertisements. The county uncovered internal documents showing that Meta generated $7 billion by displaying deceptive ads to users on its platforms, […]
Altman takes a stand in significant OpenAI trial
Altman Responds to Musk’s Claims in OpenAI Trial OAKLAND, Calif. — Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has challenged Elon Musk’s allegations that he “stole” the charity OpenAI and directed it away from its nonprofit goals. Altman pointed out that Musk was actively trying to seize control of OpenAI during its formative years. On the witness […]
Bumble eliminates swiping and the option for women to message first
Bumble to Remove Swipe Feature and Change Messaging Rules Bumble is planning to eliminate its traditional swipe function, where users swipe right or left to indicate their interest. This change was mentioned by the company’s founder and CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, who shared the news with Axios. Additionally, the app will no longer require women […]
Sergey Brin’s girlfriend denies influencing the Google co-founder politically
Jaelyn “GG” Gilbert-Soto, known as Sergey Brin’s “MAGA girlfriend,” has responded to accusations that she influenced the Google co-founder’s shift towards more conservative political views. She insisted that any change in his political stance is due to the actions of the Democratic Party. “Democrats gave him the red pill. I didn’t have to do anything,” […]
Thief uses smart glasses to take advantage of victim for cash
Incident Involving Wearable Cameras Raises Privacy Concerns A British woman has brought attention to the potential risks of wearable cameras after an incident where she was allegedly recorded without her knowledge. A man wearing smart glasses reportedly filmed her and later demanded payment to delete the footage. Identifying herself as Alice, she expressed feeling “humiliated” […]
Nintendo significantly increasing Switch 2 prices and still cautions that sales will decline next year
Nintendo reported a 52% increase in its annual profit for the last fiscal year, driven by robust sales of its Switch 2 console and its games, as stated on Friday. The well-known Japanese video game company, famous for creating franchises like Super Mario and Pokémon, announced a price hike, attributing it to challenging market conditions. […]
Tech firm asserts its latest hats can interpret your thoughts and display them without needing a brain implant
A new tech start-up has announced a groundbreaking hat that allegedly can read your thoughts and convert them into commands for a computer. While there’s been much discussion around brain implants that involve surgical procedures and inserting microchips into the brain, Savi claims its hats work differently. Instead, they assert that their beanies and caps […]
Coinbase leader terminates 700 employees in early morning email
Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, informed employees early Tuesday that the company will be reducing its workforce by approximately 14%, which translates to around 700 jobs, as it shifts focus towards artificial intelligence. In a public message shared shortly before 7 a.m., the company announced the layoffs were necessary due to the rapid changes AI is […]
I compared the Purpose AI life coach to agreeable chatbots — undermining its tough-love approach proved challenging.
In a landscape filled with overly accommodating chatbots, Purpose is stepping in to provide some much-needed honesty. I’m experimenting with Purpose, an AI mentor designed to tackle various topics like relationships and work-life balance. It feels like a genuine coaching session, yet with a unique twist. I, perhaps jokingly, suggest abandoning my job and burning […]