Meta made a splash at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, introducing a suite of new AI-powered tools aimed at transforming digital messaging and advertising. The company showcased an advanced AI chatbot for Messenger and a new API for its Threads platform, marking a significant leap in its AI-driven business solutions. The standout feature of Meta's announcement is the…

A federal judge has determined that Google illegally abused its monopoly over the search industry. The decision follows a 10-week trial stemming from a 2020 lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and several states. Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Google’s actions violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act,…

Apple might lose its lucrative $20 billion deal with Google following a recent court ruling declaring the payments illegal under antitrust laws. Google’s hefty annual payments to Apple have made its search engine the default on Safari, but this practice is now under scrutiny for maintaining Google’s monopoly in web search. The court's decision challenges the agreement where Google pays…

Elon Musk’s groundbreaking company, Neuralink, has successfully implanted a second brain-computer interface (BCI) in a volunteer with a spinal cord injury. This remarkable achievement marks a significant step forward in the quest to empower paralyzed individuals by allowing them to interact with digital devices through mere thoughts. The Volunteer’s Journey to Empowerment The latest volunteer, whose identity remains undisclosed, suffers…

EcoFlow has unveiled an intriguing innovation: the Power Hat, a solar-powered headgear that doubles as a phone charger. This wide-brimmed, floppy sun hat incorporates solar cells and promises to keep your devices charged while you’re out in the sun. Priced at $129, the Power Hat can fully charge a 4,000mAh smartphone in approximately 3–4 hours, making it a perfect companion…

Over $1.93 trillion was erased from the global financial markets on Monday as fears of a potential recession gripped investors. The US stock indices experienced significant declines, fueled by weak economic data released last week. US Indices Plummet At 11:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had plummeted 863.70 points, or 2.17%, landing at 38,873.56. Similarly, the S&P 500…

Meta Platforms Inc. reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales on Wednesday, highlighting the positive impact of its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) on targeted ad sales. This progress has given CEO Mark Zuckerberg more time to validate his significant bets on both AI and the metaverse. Following the announcement, Meta's shares surged in Thursday trading. Zuckerberg emphasized the company’s advancements in AI,…

Google is pushing the boundaries of digital navigation by rolling out significant updates to its two flagship apps, Google Maps and Waze. These enhancements bring the two platforms closer in functionality while maintaining their distinct identities, making everyday commuting more intuitive and efficient for users worldwide. Google Maps Integrates Waze-Like Features Google Maps, known for its comprehensive navigation and exploration…

OpenAI has announced the testing of a new prototype named "SearchGPT." The startup behind the renowned ChatGPT is exploring the integration of its advanced AI models with real-time web information to deliver quick and relevant answers to online queries. SearchGPT is currently being tested by a select group of users and publishers, who are providing feedback to refine the features.…

Nike has positioned the Paris Olympics as a moment to reclaim “sharper and bolder” marketing. The sportswear giant is making a comeback with a new campaign, "Winning Isn’t for Everyone," that examines the ruthless drive it takes to be a top athlete, according to a press release. Actor Willem Dafoe narrates the ads that probe the qualities motivating sporting greats,…

As a result of the investigation regarding the global interruption in devices using the Windows operating system, it was determined that the outage is linked to the US-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike's software. The disruption was not caused by a cyber-attack, the Information Technologies and Communication Authority of Türkiye announced on Friday. "CrowdStrike is aware of reports of crashes on Windows…

Global electricity demand is forecast to grow by around 4% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) newly released “Electricity Mid-Year Update” report. This would represent the highest annual growth rate since 2007, except for rebounds after the global financial crisis and the pandemic. The increase in global electricity consumption is set to…

Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch. "What a year," Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday on Threads in announcing the platform had reached the threshold. Threads, which hit app stores on July 5 last year, is a spin-off of Instagram and is intended to…

Trillion-Dollar MilestoneTaiwanese semiconductor titan TSMC briefly joined a rarefied club of companies valued at more than $1 trillion on Monday. With most of its factories based in Taiwan, TSMC is well-placed to also reap the rewards of the AI frenzy. The Godfather of TSMCMIT and Stanford graduate Morris Chang founded TSMC in 1987 after an extensive tech industry career in…

Seattle-based VivoKey Technologies offers subdermal crypto wallets for safe cryptocurrency transactions using NFC and RFID technology. The thought of losing a crypto wallet full of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or the latest meme coin can give any investor nightmares. Seattle-based Dangerous Things and VivoKey Technologies have a novel way to keep your coins on you at all times: by putting them in…