With the Biden administration intensifying its threats against TikTok, the company is bracing itself for its CEO’s first appearance before Congress. The government’s recent actions, including those from federal law enforcement agencies and lawmakers, suggest that TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew could face a challenging
Elon Musk’s Boring Company is increasing its efforts in Las Vegas by submitting a proposal to expand its underground transportation system. The proposal entails constructing 65 miles of tunnels beneath the streets of the city, with dozens of tunnels interweaving to reach various locations, including
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, has announced a substantial round of layoffs, with an additional 9,000 employees set to lose their jobs. The news was shared in a memo published by CEO Andy Jassy today, revealing that the job cuts will impact workers in
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced the launch of Meta Verified, a subscription service that allows users to add the coveted blue check mark to their Instagram and Facebook accounts. Meta Verified was first introduced in Australia and New Zealand last month and is
It has been an incredibly hectic week with several major U.S. banks grabbing headlines. If you are unaware of the situation, let me give you a quick rundown. In the past few days, regulators closed Signature Bank, a New York-based regional bank that was friendly
Buying or selling a home in the current US housing market is not an easy task. The industry is facing several challenges such as low inventory, high prices, soaring interest rates, and stricter underwriting standards, making it difficult to qualify for a mortgage. As a
OpenAI has launched its latest AI model called GPT-4, which excels in understanding images and text. The company claims that this is a significant step in scaling up deep learning. GPT-4 is currently accessible to paying users via ChatGPT Plus, with a usage cap, and
Space debris, commonly referred to as “space junk,” has become a significant issue in recent years due to the increasing number of satellites and rockets launched into orbit. This debris is made up of discarded rocket stages, old satellites, and other man-made objects that no
On Friday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced that Silicon Valley Bank had been closed down by regulators, who now have control over the bank’s deposits. While banking activities in all 17 branches of SVB are suspended at the moment, operations will resume on Monday
The dominance of Apple’s iPhones over Samsung’s Android in the smartphone market has been reinforced by a recent survey conducted by Bloomberg. The study surveyed 1000 participants across different genders, ethnicities, regions, employment types, and household incomes. Results showed that 79% of young consumers between
Spotify has unveiled a major revamp of its mobile app at the Stream On event in LA. The update leverages personalization technology and incorporates a short-form video feed similar to that popularized by TikTok. The revamped app includes several new features, such as vertically scrolling
Warner Brothers Discovery is sending a clear message to its competitor, Paramount – they are taking legal action against them. The center of the lawsuit is South Park, the long-running animated show that debuted on Comedy Central in 1997, a channel owned by Paramount. At
Twitter has been undergoing several product changes to enhance its appeal, and Elon Musk has repeatedly expressed his desire to improve and secure direct messages. In fact, he wants to make DMs even better than the encrypted messaging app Signal. Musk recently announced that the
Amazon, which had previously caused a frenzy by making each state fight to host its next major headquarters, has put the brakes on its HQ2 in Virginia. After laying off over half of the original 25,000 jobs promised, the company has postponed construction on a
The Super Bowl, one of the biggest annual sporting events in the US, was recently broadcasted to millions of viewers around the world. Amidst the highly anticipated commercials that air during the game, there was one that stood out featuring a woman shopping for clothes
TikTok has introduced major changes for users under the age of 18, including a one-hour daily screen time limit in an effort to curb excessive scrolling. The new restrictions come amid growing concerns that the app is turning young people into “boring beasts”. The move
If you’re someone who grew up in a time when fast food restaurants held a special place in your heart, a visit to McDonald’s was likely a cause for celebration. And if you were lucky enough to go to one of the locations with a
The recent developments surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter have garnered a lot of attention on the social media platform. It seems that other tech giants, particularly meta, have been taking notice as well. Just last week, the company announced that it was testing a
Big soda companies tend to release weird limited-edition flavors to generate excitement around their brands. For instance, PepsiCo released hot chocolate-flavored Pepsi in limited edition cans as a reward for sweepstakes winners in 2021. Another odd flavor that PepsiCo tested was a Dorito-inspired inspired Mountain
YouTube is introducing a new feature that allows creators to add dubbing to their new and existing videos, enabling them to connect with a global audience. This move takes inspiration from the popularity of the Korean-language Netflix series “Squid Game,” which used subtitles and dubbing
