Instagram Tests Unskippable Ads, Following YouTube’s Lead
Instagram has confirmed that it is testing unskippable ads. This development was uncovered after users began sharing screenshots of the new feature across various social media platforms.The feature, known as “ad breaks,” compels users to watch ads in their...
Geneva Auto Show Shuts Down After 119 Years Amid Waning Interest
The renowned Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) will be permanently cancelled after over a century of showcasing automotive innovation. The decision, announced by event organizers on Friday, marks the end of an era for what was once a pivotal event in the global auto...
OpenAI’s CEO Hails News Corp Partnership as Transformative for Technology
OpenAI has announced a multiyear partnership with News Corp, valued at up to $250 million over five years. This deal comes as tech giants like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google face increasing scrutiny over the use of copyrighted content to train their AI models without explicit...
Amazon Prime Members Enjoy Seamless Grubhub Access on Amazon Platforms
Amazon.com has announced that its U.S. customers can now order from Grubhub directly through its shopping app and website, further solidifying the partnership between the two companies. This integration extends the benefits already available to Amazon Prime members, who enjoy...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Wealth Soars to $90 Billion in Five-Year Surge
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s financial trajectory has reached stratospheric heights, with his net worth skyrocketing from $3 billion to a staggering $90 billion in just five years. This monumental surge in wealth comes as Nvidia shares surged by over 9% on Thursday,...
“Godfather of AI” Proposes Universal Basic Income Amid Job Fears
The “Godfather of Artificial Intelligence” Geoffrey Ginton believes that the introduction of a universal basic income could solve the problem of a possible shortage of jobs caused by the development of AI.Geoffrey Hinton told the BBC he was “very concerned that a lot of...
Biden Administration Escalates Trade War with China: New Tariffs on EVs and Solar Cells
US President Joe Biden has announced a series of sweeping tariffs targeting Chinese-made electric cars, solar panels, steel, and other goods. These measures, including a dramatic increase to a 100% border tax on electric vehicles from China, are aimed at countering what the...
Google I/O 2024: Unveiling Gemini AI, Android 15, and More
At Google’s annual developer conference, CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the centrality of AI, mentioning it 121 times during the keynote, underscoring Google’s commitment to infusing AI into its multitude of apps and services. Here’s a rundown of the major...
Apple Introduces Eye-Tracking to Recent iPhones and iPads, Revolutionizing Accessibility
Apple unveils a groundbreaking array of features aimed at enhancing accessibility across its devices, with eye-tracking support being the flagship announcement. This innovation, along with customizable vocal shortcuts, music haptics, and vehicle motion cues, marks a...
Google Unveils Project Astra: AI-Powered Visual and Auditory Assistant
Google introduced Project Astra, an innovative AI-powered application that integrates your phone’s camera to identify objects, locate misplaced items, and remember things that are no longer in view. This groundbreaking technology leverages artificial intelligence to...