NYT Sues OpenAI & Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
The New York Times on Wednesday sued Sam Altman-run OpenAI and Satya Nadella-run Microsoft for copyright infringement.
Tesla Now a Key Player in South Korea Amid Strong Demand for German Cars
Tesla has emerged as a major player in South Korea's imported passenger vehicle market this year, with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi set to close the year as the three best-selling brands, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Hackers Stole Nearly $2 Bn in Cryptocurrencies in 2023
Hackers stole around $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2023, a substantial decrease from a record of around $3.8 billion in 2022.
$3,499 Apple Vision Pro Headset May Be Available in Late Jan or Early Feb
The $3,499 Apple mixed reality (MR) headset, unveiled for the first time in June this year, is tipped to be available in the market in late January or early February.
Bluesky Allows in-App Video & Music Player, ‘Hide Post’ Feature
Jack Dorsey-backed social messaging platform Bluesky on Wednesday announced it is rolling out a new in-app video and music player for links, along with a new “hide post” feature.
Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Advertising Feature Starting January 29th
Amazon Prime Video, a leading player in the streaming industry, has announced it will begin inserting ads into movies and TV shows starting January 29th, 2024.
Microsoft Copilot Launches as ChatGPT-Like App on Android
Microsoft has released a dedicated Copilot app for Android, now available on the Google Play Store.
Apple Appeals Ban on Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 in US
Apple on Tuesday filed an appeal to the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) decision to ban sales of Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models in the US.
Japan’s Robotic SLIM Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit on Christmas
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully entered lunar orbit on Christmas day, setting the stage for the nation's first-ever moon landing on January 20, 2024, the agency said.
AI Begins Telling Bedtime Stories to Kids Amid Legal, Ethical Concerns
As ChatGPT creates new use cases, some developers have created AI-based models that can tell bedtime stories to kids based on their favorite characters.
Notorious Ransomware Groups Now Targeting Companies with Remote Encryption
Some of the most active ransomware groups are deliberately switching on remote encryption for their cyber attacks, infiltrating deeper into companies and crippling their operations, a report showed on Tuesday.
GTA 5 Source Code Reportedly Leaked Online
Recent reports indicate that the source code for Grand Theft Auto 5 was purportedly leaked on Christmas Eve, marking just over a year since the Lapsus$ threat actors targeted Rockstar Games, resulting in the compromise of corporate data.
NASA Unveils Space Security Guide to Bolster Cybersecurity
The US Space Agency has released the first iteration of its Space Security Best Practices Guide to bolster mission cybersecurity efforts for both public sector and private sector space activities.
NASA Flies Drones to Test Autonomous Flight Capabilities of Air Taxis
Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia have successfully flown multiple drones to test the autonomous flight capabilities of air taxis.
Bitcoin Miners See Transaction Revenue Grow a Massive 400% in 2023
The revenue collected by Bitcoin miners as transaction fees averaged about $2 million per day in 2023, registering a whopping 400 percent increase year-on-year.
Nvidia Donates $15M to Aid Israel-Hamas War-Affected Civilians
Nvidia has donated $15 million to support non-profit organizations dedicated to aiding civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
This ‘Flying Dragon’ Robot Can Extinguish Fires from a Distance
Japanese researchers have developed a ‘flying dragon’ robot to fight fires from a distance.
Tesla Recalls More than 120k Vehicles Over Door Safety Issue
Tech billionaire and business tycoon Elon Musk-run Tesla has recalled 120,423 Model S and X vehicles made between 2021 and 2023 in the US due to an issue that may result in an unlocked door unlatching and opening during a crash.
Microsoft Teams Crosses 320 Million Monthly Active Users
Tech giant Microsoft has announced that its video-conferencing platform Teams has surpassed 320 million monthly active users globally.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Support End Could Turn 240 Million PCs into E-waste
Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 could turn 240 million personal computers into e-waste, leaving those to end up in landfills, a new report has claimed.
