Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls
Summary Google has introduced a new feature that enables its AI to make phone calls on behalf of users in the US. Designed to assist in gathering information such as…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
Summary WeTransfer has reversed its controversial terms of service that suggested user-uploaded files could be used for training AI models. This decision follows significant backlash from users, including creative professionals…
Stock-Tracking Tokens Debut With Price Chaos, Amazon Token Spikes 100x
Overview Digital tokens tracking popular stocks are experiencing chaotic price fluctuations just weeks after their launch. The Amazon-tracking token, AMZNX, surged to an outrageous price of $23,781.22 on July 3,…
Seagate’s 30TB HAMR Drives Hit Market for $600
Summary Seagate has officially launched its first heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) hard drives targeted at individual consumers, featuring a whopping 30TB capacity for $600. Along with the 30TB IronWolf Pro…
A Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Possible Jail Time For Reviewing Gaming Handhelds
Summary Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd has found himself in hot water after reviewing various gaming handhelds, particularly those made by ANBERNIC. On April 15, customs enforcement raided his home…
The Geography of Innovative Firms
Summary This article presents insights from a research paper focused on how innovative firms in the U.S. operate and their geographic distribution. It discusses how firms with R&D facilities in…
VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again
VMware has announced a reboot of its partner program, replacing the current channel system with an invitation-only model that will significantly reduce the number of authorised partners. Partners not invited…
Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
Summary In a landmark achievement, Linux has officially reached a 5% desktop market share in the USA, according to StatCounter Global Stats for June 2025. This milestone marks a significant…
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Summary Chinese authorities have developed a malware called Massistant that allows them to extract data from seized mobile phones. This software is used for forensic data extraction and can retrieve…
Steam Now Bans Games That Violate the ‘Rules and Standards’ of Payment Processors
Summary Steam has started banning games that breach the payment rules set by banks and card networks, with a particular focus on adult content and titles featuring extreme or controversial…