DOJ pushes for Google to sell its advertising platforms

According to a report by MUSO, global visits to pirate sites totaled 216 billion in 2024, a decline from 229 billion the previous year, with TV piracy leading at 44.6% of visits. The U.S. remains the top source of pirate traffic, contributing over 12% of visits, while publishing piracy, primarily driven by manga, saw a notable increase of 4.3%. Conversely, visits for pirated movies and music dropped significantly by 18% and 19%, respectively, attributed to...

Samsung's new smart fridges now feature multi-voice recognition using Bixby, enabling personalized information display based on who is speaking. This update allows users to access calendars and photo galleries with voice commands and offers helpful accessibility adjustments for visually impaired users. Additionally, a double-tap gesture on the fridge's display can activate Bixby, with these features rolling out to the 2025 Bespoke AI fridge models and later to other appliances with smaller AI Home displays. Full...

In a new essay published Tuesday titled “The Gentle Singularity,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman articulated his vision for the transformative impact of AI on human experience over the next 15 years. The essay exemplifies Altman's futurism, emphasizing the significant potential of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and asserting that his company is nearing this milestone. Through this work, Altman aims to highlight both the promise and the responsibilities associated with the advancement of AI technologies. Full...

SpaceX has announced a postponement of the Falcon 9 launch for Axiom Space's Ax-4 crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS), originally scheduled for tomorrow. The delay is due to the need for additional time to repair a liquid oxygen leak, as stated by SpaceX in a post on X. A new target launch date has not yet been provided. Full Article

In February 2012, Dr. C. Terence Lee began accepting Bitcoin for fertility services, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency history. He successfully conducted what is believed to be the world's first Bitcoin medical transaction, where a patient, motivated by his interest in Bitcoin, paid for a sperm analysis with 15 BTC. Later, a couple paid in Bitcoin for their IVF treatment, leading to the birth of the "world's first Bitcoin baby," conceived with a payment...

Google is initiating a "voluntary exit program" for US-based employees in its Search organization and other divisions, but not for DeepMind, Google Cloud, YouTube, or central ad sales. The program offers a minimum of 14 weeks' pay for those who choose to leave by a July 1st deadline, with the aim of providing a supportive exit for employees feeling misaligned with company strategy. Additionally, employees within 50 miles of an office must return to the...