The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro represent the culmination of years of iteration, featuring refined designs, improved cameras, and powerful specifications, indicating that we may have reached the peak of smartphone technology.
Amazon has announced plans to incorporate generative AI into its Alexa digital assistant, allowing for more natural and unique interactions, the ability to answer open-ended questions, and better content recommendations on Fire TV streaming devices later this year.
Rite Aid, the drugstore chain, is planning to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy due to mounting debt and opioid-related lawsuits.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded their strike to include additional GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, adding 5,600 workers and demanding wage increases and an end to tiered-wage scales, while Ford was spared due to progress in talks with the automaker.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is bringing about transformative projects in Riyadh, including Sports Boulevard, New Murabba, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park, aiming to create sustainable urban spaces, promote sports and recreational activities, enhance cultural sites, and provide entertainment options.
Novelists including John Grisham and Jonathan Franzen are suing OpenAI, the creators of the ChatGPT program, claiming that the software company has violated their copyright by using their books to train its program to produce its own content.
India and Canada are currently experiencing tension after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a claim that India has vehemently rejected; the US has called on India to cooperate with Canada in the investigation, while India has reduced its diplomatic staff and stopped visa services with Canada.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, accusing the company of tolerating racial harassment and retaliation against its Black employees.
Senator Bob Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges, has refused to resign from his position despite pressure from fellow Senate Democrats, as a new poll shows that support for him is declining among New Jersey registered voters.
New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been charged with corruption-related offenses for the second time in a decade, accused of accepting bribes and using his influence for personal gain.
Fitbit is releasing the Charge 6, a fitness tracker with improved heart rate tracking and deep integration with Google apps, aiming to provide health and fitness features at a more affordable price than smartwatches like the Google Pixel Watch, Apple Watch, or Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Apple is releasing a revised 2nd Generation model of the AirPods Pro with a USB-C port and improved dust resistance, available for preorder for $200 at Amazon or Best Buy.
The review emphasizes that playing through both possible endings of the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, greatly enriches the text and allows players to feel more strongly about the decision they made.
Microsoft considered selling its Bing search engine to Apple as a potential replacement for Google, but talks did not progress due to concerns over Bing's quality and Google's dominance in the search engine market.
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional assembly plants at Ford and General Motors, while negotiations at Stellantis prevent the expansion of picket lines there.
Meta has partnered with Ray-Ban to launch a new generation of smart glasses, equipped with cameras, open-ear speakers, and voice controls, available for pre-order now.
DuckDuckGo founder Gabriel Weinberg testified in an antitrust trial, stating that Google's default search engine status on many devices creates a barrier for small search engine companies to compete.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to keep the federal government open through a last-ditch plan that includes significant spending cuts and border security provisions, which are being opposed by his hard-right Republican colleagues and risk a government shutdown.
Cisco Systems plans to acquire cybersecurity software company Splunk for $28 billion in equity value, signaling a bold move in the AI-driven cybersecurity market and putting pressure on competitors such as Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Crowdstrike, and Zscaler.
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YouTube has announced four new AI-powered tools aimed at simplifying content creation, including AI Insights for generating video ideas, Dream Screen for custom backgrounds, assistive search for creator music, and Aloud for dubbing videos into various languages.
YouTube has introduced new artificial intelligence-powered tools, including Dream Screen for YouTube Shorts, to help creators produce videos and expand their audience reach on the platform.
The OnePlus Open foldable phone, rumored to be similar in design to the Pixel Fold or Find N2, was spotted being used by Indian actor Anushka Sharma in a video, suggesting its upcoming release around October 19 with features including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a large camera array.
YouTube has unveiled a new mobile editing app called YouTube Create and various AI-powered features to assist creators in the video production process, including editing tools, generative AI backgrounds, AI insights, automatic dubbing, and assistive search for music.
Samsung's official teaser for the Galaxy S23 FE has been leaked, revealing a triple-camera setup and the marketing tagline "The New Epic," suggesting that the phone will be launched soon, potentially during Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale in October, and will feature impressive specifications such as a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen, Exynos 2200 processor, and a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.
Elon Musk plans to charge users for his social media app X to combat bot accounts, prompting users to consider alternative platforms such as Meta's Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, and Counter Social.
Google confirmed that it will discontinue Google Podcasts in 2024 and will instead focus on YouTube Music podcasts, which will receive updates and become globally available by the end of 2023.
Google has announced that its AI tool, Bard, can now be linked to other Google products, allowing users to easily integrate the AI technology into various applications and services such as Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and Maps. Bard Extensions also offer features like summarizing emails, assisting with job searches, and verifying the accuracy of generated information.
The Biden administration is providing funding for new at-home COVID-19 tests and reopening a website for Americans to order free tests in order to prevent potential shortages during the upcoming rise in coronavirus cases.
Starbucks faces a civil suit arguing that they are misleading customers with their refresher drinks, as they do not actually contain the fruits they are named after, and a Manhattan judge has allowed the case to proceed.
An Amazon delivery driver in Florida is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery.
The federal government will resume offering free Covid-19 tests through the mail on September 25th, allowing households to order up to four test kits each, and also allocating $600 million to produce additional tests for distribution.
Elon Musk's Neuralink is recruiting participants for its first human clinical trial to test brain implants that could enable paralyzed patients to control computers using their thoughts.
The father of crypto exchange FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was dissatisfied with his $200,000 salary, believing he would be paid $1 million, according to a lawsuit filed by FTX against Bankman-Fried's parents. The lawsuit alleges that Bankman and Fried received millions of dollars from FTX for personal benefit, including a $10 million gift from Bankman-Fried and expenses paid for their Bahamas residence.
Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series suggest that it may have an earlier release date, potentially in January 2024, and there are conflicting reports about whether the Plus model will be discontinued, while design changes may be minimal. Additionally, there are speculations about display size adjustments, camera improvements, and the use of a new Snapdragon chipset, with the possibility of satellite connectivity being introduced in the new S24 line.
Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its staff, offering severance packages and stock options acceleration, in an effort to stabilize its finances after spending more than it earns, while also divesting some assets and focusing on developing infrastructure for its games to exist in the metaverse ecosystem.
Toys R Us plans to make a comeback in the US by opening up to 24 new flagship stores as well as expanding into airports and cruise ships, with the aim of reviving the brand's presence and capturing the growing travel retail market.
