Sony Group Corp. SONY has introduced a special 30th Anniversary Collection to mark three decades of PlayStation. The collection includes a PS5 Pro bundle, which is particularly notable due to its limited availability. Only 12,300 units of this bundle will be released worldwide. The bundle features the PS5 Pro console with a design inspired by … Read more
California governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed three bills on Tuesday aimed at curbing the use of artificial intelligence in creating misleading images or videos in political advertisements. What Happened: The new laws will immediately make it illegal to create and distribute deepfakes related to elections 120 days before Election Day and 60 days thereafter, reported the Associated Press. Courts will have the … Read more
ChatGPT-parent OpenAI has announced an independent board oversight committee focused on safety and security. It was established in response to ongoing security process controversies. What Happened: In a blog post on Monday, OpenAI revealed that the Safety and Security Committee, which was formed in May, will now function as an independent board oversight committee. The committee will … Read more
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s META social media platform, Threads, has reportedly been witnessing a rising trend of engagement baiting, a strategy aimed at provoking strong reactions to boost user engagement. What Happened: Threads’ algorithm has been favoring posts with high comment counts, leading to an increase in engagement baiting. This tactic, although not new and used … Read more
Huawei Technologies Co.’s Mate XT Ultimate Design might be challenging Apple Inc. AAPL in China, but its screen replacement could ironically set you back as much as a brand-new iPhone. What Happened: China’s top smartphone maker Huawei has unveiled the cost of replacement parts for its dual-hinged, triple-screen folding phone. The tri-fold phone which retails at around $2,809, could … Read more
Apple Inc.’s AAPL latest iPhone 16, featuring long-awaited AI capabilities, debuted at the Glowtime event on Monday, but failed to create the anticipated buzz among fans. What Happened: The iPhone 16 launch, which was heavily anticipated, did not meet the high expectations set by Apple’s AI competitors. CEO Tim Cook and other Apple executives took … Read more
In a podcast appearance, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that X Corp., formerly Twitter, will respect the laws of each jurisdiction it operates in, while also championing free speech. What Happened: On Monday, Musk was a guest on the All-in podcast, during which he was questioned about the fear and motivation behind the … Read more
Bank of America has reshuffled its sector outlooks, raising Utilities to “overweight” while downgrading Energy to “market-weight.” The changes come as elevated volatility and policy uncertainty drive a recalibration of investment strategies. According to Savita Subramanian, Bank of America’s head of U.S. equity strategy, the shifting economic and political landscape has altered the risk-reward profiles … Read more
