GOP senators grill FBI and Meta
Top Senate Republicans are calling on federal agencies and Meta to provide the public with more information about the deadly attacks that occurred on New Year’s Day. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson have launched a congressional investigation into the New Orleans
Trump Forms Crypto Regulatory Task Force
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the creation of a cryptocurrency working group. The group will propose new digital asset regulations and explore the creation of a national cryptocurrency stockpile. This action makes good on Trump’s promise to quickly overhaul U.S. crypto policy. The order also protects banking services for
Instagram Trial Reels Boost
Instagram’s Trial Reels feature has become a popular way for creators to gain new followers. Many creators have used Trial Reels to share existing videos with non-followers and have gained thousands of new followers as a result. Trial Reels was launched six weeks ago and allows users to share videos
Apple To Reveal New Product Soon
Apple is expected to launch its first product of 2025 soon, which is the Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds. The company had announced that it would be launching the Powerbeats Pro 2 in 2025, and now it seems that the launch is imminent. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a sportier,
Trump Clashes with EU
President Trump called out the European Union for its antitrust battles with American tech giants, saying the billions of dollars in fines they’ve levied against US companies amount to a tax on American corporations. Trump made the comments during a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
ChatGPT Premium Feature Released, dubbed Operator
On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled a new feature, dubbed Operator, that lets ChatGPT take control of a virtual browser to perform real-world tasks like ordering food or booking flights. But so far, it’s aimed at rich people. The tool, currently available only to Pro subscribers ($200/month) in the U.S., marks the
Gemini AI Rolls Out Google Home extension
Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, thermostat, speakers, and other compatible devices as long as they’re connected to your Google account. Google first
Sam Altman Unveils New ChatGPT AI Model
Earlier this week, OpenAI’s CEO announced the company’s newest reasoning model, o3, is ready for public use after it passed external safety testing. The model will soon be available as both an API and ChatGPT model option in the coming weeks. On Thursday, it was confirmed that the lightweight version,
Crypto Market Trends Today
Ethereum trades near $3,200 as positive sentiment is slowly returning into its ecosystem with the launch of Etherealize and anticipation surrounding the potential March 11 Pectra mainnet upgrade. Ethereum’s recent price movement is a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. The launch of Etherealize and the upcoming Pectra mainnet upgrade
UK Regulators Investigate Tech Giants
Apple and Google are facing fresh scrutiny in the UK over the dominance of their mobile ecosystems, including their app stores, browsers and operating systems. British regulator the Competition and Markets Authority announced dual investigations into the companies on Thursday, with the potential to demand Apple and Google open up
OpenAI Opposes Data Deletion Request
Microsoft-backed AI startup OpenAI told the Delhi High Court that removing training data used for ChatGPT would violate its legal rules in the United States. The company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT also said Indian courts cannot handle a copyright case filed by ANI because OpenAI has no operations
Google Faces Ad Tech Antitrust Case
President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term earlier this month. During the inauguration ceremony, a group of Big Tech CEOs were prominently featured, and observers interpreted this as a bid to curry favor with the current occupant of the Oval Office. Among their number was Alphabet CEO
Tech Giants Face Strains in Partnership
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is predicting a big change in the artificial intelligence partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. The partnership is under strain, and OpenAI is planning to expand its cloud infrastructure beyond Microsoft. OpenAI is partnering with SoftBank and Oracle on a $500 billion data center project called Stargate.
Crypto Experts Predict Huge Bitcoin Growth
The World Economic Forum in Davos has started, and while it is not typically a platform for discussing crypto and Bitcoin, this year’s event has seen some notable comments from industry leaders. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink spoke about Bitcoin’s potential as a global hedge against currency debasement, suggesting that prices
Social Media Glitch Sparks Outrage
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is under fire after social media users accused the platform of automatically refollowing official accounts of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump. Many users, including celebrities, have reported that they had to unfollow these accounts
Musk and Altman Disagree
Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two tech billionaires that started on OpenAI’s board and is now testing Musk’s influence with the new president. Trump had talked up
Secure AI Chatbot Usage Tips
Artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT have revolutionized how we work, communicate, and innovate. However, with great power come significant dangers if these tools are not used thoughtfully. This guide offers detailed advice and best practices to help navigate risks and ensure secure AI usage. While some tips are tailored
Mark Zuckerberg Sparks Controversy Over Lauren Sanchez Post
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has again faced criticism for his apparent interest in Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, this time for “liking” a sultry photo of her on Instagram. The move drew numerous mocking comments online, with people joking that Zuckerberg might get in trouble with his wife, Priscilla Chan,
