Tom Hanks warns his social media followers about an AI dental plan ad that uses an AI version of him, emphasizing that he has no involvement with it.
The U.S. government has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the internet retail giant's features may be illegal.
The recently concluded Hollywood writers’ strike has resulted in an agreement that allows major studios to use AI, but not to replace human writers, ensuring that people have a say in how AI is used in the industry.
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About 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards have been recalled after four deaths and dozens of injuries were reported due to the boards' ability to stop balancing the rider when its limits are exceeded, posing a crash hazard.
Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams, criticizes AI recreations of her father as "personally disturbing" and argues that living actors should have the opportunity to create characters and put their human effort into performances.
Samsung has released a teaser indicating that the Galaxy S23 FE, along with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series and Galaxy Buds FE, will be launched on October 4, potentially offering a cheaper flagship option.
Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro can get uncomfortably hot due to background activity, an iOS 17 bug, and third-party apps, but a software update and fixes are coming to address the issue.
"The Creator" is an $80 million futuristic thriller directed by Gareth Edwards that explores the genocidal clash between humankind and an AI entity with the power to exterminate Earth's inhabitants.
The federal government is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests again as part of a $600 million plan to slow the virus's spread during the fall and winter seasons.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur accused of orchestrating a multibillion-dollar fraud, is facing trial while a book by Michael Lewis chronicling his rise and fall is set to debut; however, many people are expressing frustration at the positive media coverage still surrounding Bankman-Fried.
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz plans to force a vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy after criticizing his handling of spending and budget fights, potentially causing further turmoil in Capitol Hill.
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian reported higher-than-expected third-quarter deliveries, as it increased production to meet strong demand for its pickup trucks and SUVs, with plans to produce 52,000 vehicles in 2023.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the U.S. antitrust fight between the Justice Department and Google, dismissing the idea that it is easy to change defaults on devices and revealing that Microsoft had sought to make Bing the default search engine on Apple smartphones but was rejected.
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The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for China's economy in 2024 to 4.4% due to the ongoing property crisis, which is expected to have a negative impact on regional countries as well.
Bitcoin (BTC) starts Uptober with a bullish move past $28,000, marking its best weekly close since mid-August and sparking excitement about potential price gains in October. Meanwhile, Bitcoin network fundamentals are not reflecting the bullish sentiment, as mining difficulty is set to decrease at its next readjustment on October 2.
Gold and silver prices are sharply lower, driven by a strong U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields, while risk attitudes and upbeat economic data from China further weigh on the precious metals market.
Bitcoin surged over $28,000, experiencing a sudden spike and potentially driven by a short squeeze in the futures market, while Ethereum also rose above $1,700 for the first time in five weeks, contributing to a positive overall sentiment in the crypto market.
Amazon's upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 10 and 11 offers three ways for customers to earn extra cash for Prime Day: upload photos to Amazon Photos for a $15 credit, add $100 to an Amazon gift card for a $10 bonus, and add a qualifying credit or debit card to Amazon Wallet for a $5 reward.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its funding structure, which could potentially impact other regulators and throw the agency's rules into question.
The iPhone 15 is facing a destructive bug where using BMW's built-in wireless charging feature causes the NFC chip to stop working, resulting in a "Could Not Set Up Apple Pay" error message and requiring users to get a replacement iPhone.
Newsom to Appoint EMILY's List Head Laphonza Butler as California's First Black, LGBTQ Woman Senator
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, as the replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, making her the only black woman in the US Senate and the state's first openly LGBTQ representative.
Stocks were mixed on Monday, with the Nasdaq in the green after US lawmakers averted a government shutdown, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were down, as investors grappled with the impacts of the Fed's fight against inflation.
Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with brighter displays, along with the Pixel Watch 2 featuring an electrodermal sensor for stress-level scans.
Activist investor Bill Ackman expresses his admiration for Elon Musk and suggests that a deal between Musk and X (formerly known as Twitter) would be welcome, pointing out X's crushing debt load as a possible reason for Musk to agree to the deal and take a part of X public again.
Tesla has updated its best-selling Model Y in China, according to a report from Reuters.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon predicts that artificial intelligence will enable the next generation of workers to have a three and a half-day workweek.
Amazon has started discounting several Echo devices ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event, with the best deals including the Echo Show 5 for $39 and the Echo Pop for $17, making it a good time to buy.
China Evergrande Group Chairman Hui Ka Yan is being investigated for alleged offshore asset transfers, further complicating the company's efforts to restructure its debt and complete unfinished projects.
