Apple has unveiled a new iPhone app, Apple Sports, dedicated to tracking sports scores, marking its latest venture into becoming a significant sports content provider. The app, available for free download in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., provides real-time scores for major teams and leagues, emphasizing simplicity and speed for frequent usage throughout the… Continue reading Apple releases free new sports app for iPhone

Adobe has unveiled an artificial intelligence assistant integrated into its Reader and Acrobat applications, designed to provide document summaries and answer questions. Currently in beta, the AI assistant is available on Acrobat with plans for features to roll out on Reader gradually. Adobe intends to introduce a subscription plan for the tool post-beta. The assistant… Continue reading Adobe launches AI assistant that can search and summarize PDFs

Nvidia, poised as the third most valuable public company globally, faces high investor expectations as it prepares to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings. The company’s stock has surged dramatically, driven by soaring demand for its graphics processing units, particularly those fueling the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Nvidia’s chips, including the H100, play a pivotal role in… Continue reading Nvidia faces stiff test on Wall Street this week after ‘parabolic’ stock rally

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, witnessed a substantial surge of 15% in its shares during U.S. trading on Friday following the announcement of its first profit in two years. The company reported a net income of $273 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking its first positive net income since… Continue reading Coinbase shares surge after posting first quarterly profit in two years

A consortium of 20 leading tech companies announced a collective commitment to combat AI misinformation during the 2024 elections, particularly targeting deepfakes, which utilize deceptive audio, video, and images to mimic influential figures in democratic processes or disseminate false voting information. Among the signatories to the accord are industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, Google, Amazon,… Continue reading Microsoft, Google, Amazon and tech peers sign pact to combat election-related deepfakes

2U, a company that aimed to revolutionize the U.S. higher education market, now finds itself in dire straits. Initially riding high on a soaring stock price post-IPO, reaching a peak market cap of over $5 billion and boasting impressive growth rates, 2U’s fortunes have taken a nosedive. Trading below $1 for much of 2024 and… Continue reading Here’s how ed-tech company 2U spiraled from $5 billion to ‘going concern’

The open letter, signed by influential figures including Richard Branson, Ban Ki-moon, and Charles Oppenheimer, calls for global leaders to address the pressing existential threats posed by artificial intelligence and the climate crisis. Advocating for a long-term strategic approach grounded in scientific evidence and multilateral action, the signatories highlight the urgent need to combat the… Continue reading Richard Branson and Oppenheimer’s grandson urge action to stop AI and climate ‘catastrophe’

The landscape of online romance has undergone a significant transformation, with an increasing number of individuals turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for various aspects of dating. From generating messages on dating apps to analyzing compatibility and even evaluating past relationships, AI-powered tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in the realm of online romance. Surveys indicate a… Continue reading AI is shaking up online dating with chatbots that are ‘flirty but not too flirty’

It seems like there’s quite the competition heating up between Meta and Apple in the mixed-reality headset space. Mark Zuckerberg’s video comparing Meta’s Quest 3 to Apple’s Vision Pro definitely highlights the rivalry between the two tech giants. It’s interesting to see the different approaches they’re taking – Meta focusing on affordability and comfort while… Continue reading Here’s what Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has to say about the Apple Vision Pro

On Tuesday morning, Shopify’s stock experienced a 10% decline following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report, which surpassed analyst expectations but offered a mixed outlook for the current period. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 34 cents, beating the expected 31 cents, and revenue of $2.14 billion, slightly higher than the anticipated… Continue reading Shopify shares down after company reports light guidance

The European Commission announced its decision to not designate Apple’s iMessage messaging service and Microsoft’s Bing and Edge search browsers as “gatekeepers” under the European Union’s strict digital competition laws, effectively closing an investigation into this concern. This decision marks a victory for Apple, particularly regarding iMessage, which has faced criticism from Android users due… Continue reading Apple and Microsoft clinch key win as iMessage, Bing exempted from tough EU competition rules

Arm shares experienced a significant surge of over 24% on Monday, building upon the momentum from the previous week following the chipmaker’s impressive third-quarter earnings report and its promising position in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Since the release of its quarterly financials on February 8, Arm’s stock has soared by more than 90%, with… Continue reading Arm shares jump 25% as post-earnings rally extends to second week