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SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing Astronauts #1759
NASA may call on SpaceX to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for over two months due to Boeings Starliner issues. The astronauts might have to stay
Insights on AI Chatbot Trends #1758
A recent Washington Post analysis reveals that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are primarily used for creative writing and role-playing, accounting for 21% of conversations. Younger users utilize chatbots fo
Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757
Apple reported its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results with a revenue of $85.8 billion, marking a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.40, up 11%. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the launch
Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756
Microsofts latest update to Bing introduces AI-generated answers that take priority on the search results page. Traditional search results are now displayed in a smaller panel to the side. This chang
CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755
The ongoing fallout from CrowdStrikes recent software update has forced Delta to cancel over 1,250 additional flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The faulty update, which caused a log
Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754
More car companies, like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, charge extra fees to unlock features already built into their vehicles. This controversial practice involves software restricting access to hard
AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753
AT&T announced a data breach impacting nearly all of its wireless customers, involving call and text interaction records from May 2022 to January 2023. The breach, attributed to hacker John Binns and
The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752
A new report from Google experts warns that AI-generated content could distort reality and erode trust in digital information. The report highlights the misuse of AI for manipulation and profit, requi
AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751
YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the
Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750
Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EUs preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by re