Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did…
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Everything is gambling now: the latest news on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi
Prediction markets will let you bet on just about anything, from how many tweets Elon Musk will post this week to the next president of the United States, with predictions…
Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows
Windows is in a weird spot. In its 40-year history, the operating system has weathered its fair share of missteps, but Windows 11 is testing the patience of its users…
Spotify’s new group chats share music with everyone in your circle
The music streaming platform launched direct messaging last August, allowing you to share what you’re listening to without leaving the app. As is the case with one-on-one messages, you can…
Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals
Waymo has finally broken through its SFO logjam. The company announced today that it will start offering robotaxi rides to a select group of passengers traveling to and from the…
Linux gaming developers join forces to form the Open Gaming Collective
Universal Blue, developer of the gaming-focused Linux distribution Bazzite, announced on Wednesday that its helping to form the OGC with several other groups, which will collaborate on improvements to the…
Deezer opens its AI music detection tool to other platforms
Deezer launched its AI music detection tool last year as part of efforts to “prevent fraudulent actors from stealing royalties from real artists through mass produced AI-generated music.” The company…
Arco review: kick the year off with a stunning animated sci-fi film
Classic 2D animation may not be as prevalent as it once was, but some of the stuff we’re getting over the last few years has been incredible. That includes future…
Sen. Warren pushes Altman for guarantee OpenAI isn’t seeking government bailout
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pushing OpenAI for assurances it won’t seek a government bailout if it doesn’t turn a profit. In a letter to CEO Sam Altman, Warren says…
Google agrees to $135 million settlement for collecting Android users’ data
Android users could get a recovery payout of up to $100 each in a proposed settlement Google filed in San Jose, California on Tuesday night. As Reuters reports, the $135…
