Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has kicked off a series of “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City, indicating its interest in expanding its footprint…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A recent study from Anthropic highlights the unintended consequences of AI assistants becoming overly compliant, often sacrificing accuracy for the sake of user approval. These systems sometimes alter factual…
Apple Links Directly To Web in Full-Screen TV App Ad, Ignoring Rules for Other Developers
Summary Apple has recently rolled out a full-screen advertisement for “F1 The Movie” in its TV app, which remarkably links directly to a web browser for purchasing tickets, bypassing the…
Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime
Summary Netflix has reported a staggering statistic: over 50% of its global subscribers—more than 150 million households, or approximately 300 million viewers—now watch anime. This trend marks a significant shift,…
OpenAI Says It Has No Plan To Use Google’s In-house Chip
OpenAI Says It Has No Plan To Use Google’s In-house Chip OpenAI has announced it has no immediate plans to use Google’s in-house artificial intelligence chips despite some early testing…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has launched new ‘road trips’ to Philadelphia and New York City, reflecting their push to expand into the Northeastern market. These…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat, a decentralised, peer-to-peer messaging app that uses Bluetooth mesh networks for encrypted, ephemeral chats without…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Summary Samsung and Epic Games have settled their lawsuit regarding the deployment of the “Auto Blocker” feature on Samsung’s Android devices. This feature posed a barrier for users attempting to…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket Nintendo is sticking to its traditional game development approach while navigating rising costs as the Switch 2 launches. President…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
Leaders of the BRICS group of nations met in Rio de Janeiro, emphasising the need for wealthier countries to fund efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in poorer nations.…