Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, came under fire on Tuesday after it made highly offensive and antisemitic remarks, including praise for Adolf Hitler, in a series of social media responses. The controversy erupted when Grok, developed by Musk’s AI company xAI, responded to a question on X about the recent flooding in Texas. When asked […]
Analysts at Citibank expect Brent crude prices to drift toward the low $60 per barrel range before the year closes, pointing to signs of a cooling market. As of Wednesday afternoon, Brent futures traded at $66.53 per barrel, down 36 cents, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped 38 cents to $63.97.The bank noted that […]
Nvidia issued a strong warning on Thursday about the use of unauthorized AI chips in underground data centers, calling the practice both technically flawed and economically unsustainable. The statement followed a recent investigative report alleging that over $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s high-performance chips have been illicitly funneled into China. “Building data centers using smuggled […]
Alibaba has announced the launch of its first-ever smart glasses, powered by its in-house artificial intelligence, signaling the tech giant’s entry into the wearable tech market. The new device — called the Quark AI Glasses — is set to debut in China by the end of 2025 and will run on the company’s Qwen large […]
Oil prices climbed on Thursday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as strong consumption in the United States—the world’s largest oil consumer—helped offset concerns over potential supply disruptions. Hopes for progress in U.S.-Russia talks over the Ukraine conflict also tempered fears of additional sanctions tightening global supplies. By early Asian trading, Brent crude rose 20 cents, […]
Gold prices bounced back from earlier lows, stabilizing as U.S. inflation data showed steady upward pressure on consumer costs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 0.2% in July, following June’s 0.3% rise—right in line with forecasts. Over the past year, headline inflation increased 2.7%, just under the expected […]
For decades, sci-fi series like Star Trek and novels such as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy envisioned universal translators — futuristic devices that could instantly convert one language into another. What once belonged to the realm of fiction is now becoming a reality. During its latest iPhone event, Apple showcased a dream scenario for […]
In a sweeping move to clean up its platform, Meta announced on Monday that it has eliminated roughly 10 million fake Facebook accounts during the first half of 2025. These profiles were primarily posing as popular content creators and were flagged as part of Meta’s ongoing campaign to crack down on spam and deceptive activity. […]
President Trump has long pushed for Apple to manufacture iPhones in the United States. But Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to have found a strategic middle ground — keeping Apple’s global production model intact while still satisfying Washington’s appetite for American jobs. During a recent White House appearance alongside Trump, Cook announced Apple’s commitment to […]
Microsoft has struck a landmark agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), offering over $6 billion in cost savings on cloud services over the next three years. The deal provides government agencies with access to discounted pricing on Microsoft’s cloud platforms and productivity tools through September 2026. As part of the initiative, federal agencies […]