The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees and workers with disabilities across its warehouses. Filed in Essex County Superior Court by Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office, the complaint claims Amazon violated New Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws by unfairly denying or delaying […]
Amazon and The New York Times have entered into a multi-year AI licensing agreement, marking a significant development in the intersection of media and artificial intelligence. This partnership will integrate NYT’s editorial content—including articles from The Times, NYT Cooking, and The Athletic—into Amazon’s AI-powered services, such as Alexa. Key Details of the Agreement Under the […]
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has developed a new messaging app called Bitchat, a decentralized, peer-to-peer communication tool that operates entirely over Bluetooth mesh networks—no internet, SIM card, phone number, or email needed. Over the weekend, Dorsey personally built and launched the beta version of the app, now available on TestFlight, alongside a full […]
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joined fellow crypto leaders on Capitol Hill this week in a heated policy battle with the banking industry — a fight that could impact trillions of dollars in deposits. Banking advocacy groups are lobbying lawmakers to ban crypto exchanges from offering stablecoin rewards, arguing that such perks mimic traditional bank interest […]
Snowflake’s acquisition of Crunchy Data for approximately $250 million marks a strategic move to enhance its AI Data Cloud platform with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL capabilities. This acquisition underscores the growing importance of robust database solutions in the development and deployment of AI applications. Why Snowflake Acquired Crunchy Data Snowflake aims to bolster its offerings for customers […]
Streaming giant YouTube TV could lose access to major Disney-owned networks — including ESPN and ABC — by the end of the month if a new distribution deal isn’t finalized in time. Disney announced on Thursday that it will begin notifying YouTube TV subscribers about the potential blackout, as its current contract with the platform […]
Amazon is set to acquire Bee AI, a San Francisco-based startup known for its AI-powered wearable device, marking another strategic move by the tech giant to deepen its investments in generative artificial intelligence. Bee AI’s flagship product is a $49.99 wristband that resembles a smartwatch and comes equipped with built-in microphones and AI capabilities. The […]
Microsoft announced that beginning February 2025, employees based near its Redmond headquarters and across the Puget Sound region will be required to work on-site at least three days a week. The policy will gradually expand to other U.S. offices before rolling out globally. In an internal memo, Amy Coleman, Chief of Human Resources at Microsoft, […]
Super Micro Computer Inc. saw its shares drop over 6% on Thursday after releasing weaker-than-expected preliminary results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The AI server manufacturer announced it anticipates revenue of around $5 billion for the quarter, falling short of its earlier guidance range of $6 billion to $7 billion. The shortfall, […]
Microsoft has revealed that multiple China-linked hacking groups have been actively exploiting a vulnerability in its SharePoint collaboration platform. According to a blog post by the tech giant, malicious activity tied to the Chinese threat actors known as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603 began as early as July 7. These groups have attempted to […]