Members of the United Auto Workers union threaten to expand their strike against General Motors and Stellantis, while negotiations with Ford show potential progress.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has received negative feedback due to severe visual cutbacks, low frame rates, and lack of polish, leading to a conclusion that it does not justify its price tag compared to next-gen console editions.
Apple will release macOS Sonoma (version 14) on September 26, bringing new features such as a new Lock Screen, desktop widgets, and improved FaceTime effects, among others. Users should check compatibility, update apps, clean up unnecessary data, and back up their Mac before installing the update.
Ford is pausing construction on its planned electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan amid concerns over the use of licensed Chinese battery technology and the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.
Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente are preparing to strike due to staffing shortages that they say are impeding patient care, with over 75,000 workers potentially participating in a three-day strike across multiple states, including California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Actor Tom Hanks warned on Instagram about an AI-generated version of himself being used without his consent to promote a dental plan, highlighting the concerns surrounding AI and the potential for it to "replace" actors or digitally recreate their likeness.
A U.S. government shutdown would negatively impact its credit assessment and highlight the weakness of its institutional and governance strength compared to other top-rated governments, according to Moody's, although the economic impact would likely be short-lived.
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The Biden administration is relaunching its free-at-home COVID testing program in the United States, allowing Americans to order four free tests to their homes through the mail.
Barchart.com offers a variety of financial tools and resources, including stock and ETF screeners, market overviews, and options and futures market information.
The US government is providing $600 million in funding for at-home Covid-19 tests and has reopened a website for Americans to order up to four free tests per household.
OnePlus' upcoming foldable phone, the OnePlus Open, was spotted in public being held by Indian actress Anushka Sharma, featuring a book-style design and similar specifications to Oppo's Find N3 Fold.
The Federal Reserve and Bank of England have decided to keep interest rates unchanged, but have left the possibility open for further increases to combat inflation.
Lego has abandoned its plans to make bricks from recycled bottles due to the material not reducing carbon emissions, but the company remains committed to making bricks from sustainable materials by 2032.
Getty Images has launched a generative AI art tool that uses an AI model provided by Nvidia to render images from text descriptions, claiming to be "commercially safer" than rival solutions, with safeguards in place to prevent misuse and copyright infringement.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-minute proposal to keep the government open through mid-November with the support of House Democrats and most Republicans prevented a government shutdown, marking a major victory for Democrats and straining McCarthy's hold on his position as speaker.
Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, featuring its own Tensor chipset for enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities and offering a seven-year support window for Android OS updates and security fixes.
The Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 offers a new, self-contained conclusion, but players can also unlock an entirely new ending for the base game by making specific choices throughout the story.
Cisco has announced plans to acquire Splunk for $28 billion in cash, a move that will benefit Cisco's transformation into software and subscription-based services but may cause short-term disruptions in the market for Splunk and Cisco's competitors in observability and cybersecurity.
Top U.S. House Republican Kevin McCarthy may be at risk of being ousted as speaker by hardline conservatives who were critical of his decision to pass a bipartisan stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.
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The Meta Quest 3 is an impressive mixed reality headset that offers true mixed reality experiences and enhanced visual fidelity, showcasing the potential of future computing.
Some users of the iPhone 15 are experiencing overheating issues while charging, with reports of the device becoming "almost too hot to touch."
Amazon is investing in generative AI to improve Alexa's capabilities, potentially shifting certain features behind a paywall in the future, following the example of other generative AI companies.
A group of authors, including George R.R. Martin and Jodi Picoult, have filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that products like ChatGPT make illegal use of their copyrighted work, potentially shaping the future of generative AI and the limitations on using copyrighted material.
Bethesda released a small update for Starfield addressing minor bugs and performance issues, with a larger update in the works for future improvements and tweaks.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey refuses to resign and believes he will be exonerated after being indicted on federal bribery charges.
Developer Aspyr Media and publisher Saber Interactive are being sued in a class action lawsuit for false advertising regarding the cancelled DLC for the Nintendo Switch port of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, with the plaintiff alleging intentional deception and seeking legal fees and a halt to the distribution of the game.
Elon Musk faces another racism controversy as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company allowed pervasive racial harassment of Black employees at their California plant.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max introduces a 120mm f/2.8 lens and a titanium frame, while also featuring a 5x optical zoom camera that utilizes a unique tetraprism periscope design for achieving the 120mm focal length.
Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly denies federal corruption charges, claiming that the cash found in his home was from his personal savings and not from bribes.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to launch soon with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, a starting price lower than the Pixel 8, and a design combining elements from the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy A54, making it an appealing option for consumers not overly concerned with camera performance.
Canadian labor union Unifor has ratified a three-year contract with Ford Motor, which includes wage increases, improved pensions, and a commitment to investments and job security, while Ford is facing negotiations with its U.S. union over pay and benefits.
The United Nations is increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) at its General Assembly, with discussions on the risks, benefits, and governance of the technology, and plans to launch an AI advisory board to address these concerns.
Canada's House of Commons Speaker, Anthony Rota, apologized after honoring a man who was later revealed to be a former member of a Nazi military unit, sparking condemnation from Jewish groups.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a US Capitol office building while rushing to get to votes, causing a building-wide evacuation, but he insisted it was a mistake and not an attempt to stall any vote.
Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has paralyzed TV and film scriptwriting, with the deal praised for its "meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector"; however, the strike won't be officially over until the deal is put into contract language, approved by WGA leaders and general membership, and ratified.
A ransomware group called Ransomed.vc claims to have hacked into all of Sony systems and plans to sell the data if a ransom is not paid, although the claims have yet to be verified.
Tesla has released an updated version of its Model Y in China, featuring improved configurations and the same starting price, in a bid to better compete with local rivals such as BYD, Nio, and Xpeng.
Hollywood writers have reached a groundbreaking agreement that establishes guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in film and television, ensuring that writers have control over the technology and protecting their roles from being replaced by AI. This contract could serve as a model for other industries dealing with AI.
Blue Origin, the space exploration company owned by Jeff Bezos, will replace CEO Bob Smith with Dave Limp, an executive from Amazon, in a CEO transition beginning on January 2, 2023.
