Everything to expect at Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9 Pro, Fold, Gemini, Watch 3, and more

Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved remarkable success, selling 3.5 million units in just four days, marking it as Nintendo's fastest-selling console and potentially the biggest console launch ever. The company aims to sell 15 million Switch 2s in the current financial year, and it is well on track to meet this goal, although challenges remain in stock availability and reaching beyond early adopters. Additionally, the Switch 2 has set a record for the most units...

Elon Musk's approach of suing or threatening legal action against companies that refrain from advertising on X has yielded results, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Notably, Verizon, which hadn't advertised on the platform since 2022, committed to spend at least $10 million on X after being warned of potential inclusion in a lawsuit regarding an alleged illegal boycott. Additionally, fashion brand Ralph Lauren resumed advertising on X following similar threats, with at least...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's Robotaxi service is "tentatively" set to launch in Austin, Texas on June 22, following the presence of driverless Model Ys spotted in the city. A recently observed Model Y, marked with a "Robotaxi" decal, was seen operating without a driver, although a passenger was present. Musk indicated that the service will initially feature about 10 taxis, which will be remotely monitored and geofenced to safe areas in...

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...