Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome
Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome is officially over. In an update on Tuesday, Google Privacy Sandbox VP Anthony Chavez says the company has decided “to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome.” For years, critics […]
OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google
OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google If Google is forced to sell off Chrome, ChatGPT’s head of product told a judge today that OpenAI would be interested in buying the browser, Reuters reports. Google breaking off Chrome is a proposed remedy by the US Department of Justice in US v. Google, in […]
Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos
Tesla's revenue and profits tank amid political chaos Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos Tesla released its first quarter financial earnings today, offering another peak into the crisis currently enveloping Elon Musk’s company. Tesla said it earned $409 million in net income on $19.3 billion in revenue. That represents a 9.4 percent decrease […]
The Oscars officially don’t care if films use AI
The Oscars officially don't care if films use AI The Oscars officially don’t care if films use AI The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences acknowledged the existence of generative AI yesterday in new rule changes for its annual Oscars awards ceremony. Rather than dictate its use or require disclosures, the Academy simply says […]
Google Fi is launching a $35 / month unlimited plan
Google Fi is launching a $35 / month unlimited plan Google Fi is launching a new Unlimited Essentials plan, costing $35 per month for one line. It’s now Google Fi’s most affordable plan, offering unlimited calls, text, and data, along with access to 30GB of high-speed data. As part of the change, Google Fi is […]
Instagram launches its CapCut clone, Edits
Instagram launches its CapCut clone, Edits Instagram has launched Edits, a video editing app that’s intended to rival the TikTok-linked equivalent CapCut. First announced in January, Edits is available for free from today on iOS and Android. Edits is described as a “video creation app designed for creators,” and includes tools for project management, tracking […]
Google is paying Samsung an ‘enormous sum’ to preinstall Gemini
Google is paying Samsung an 'enormous sum' to preinstall Gemini Google is paying Samsung an ‘enormous sum’ to preinstall Gemini Google gavel. Testimony this week from Google’s antitrust trial shows that Google gives Samsung an “enormous sum of money” each month to preinstall the Gemini AI app on Samsung devices, reports Bloomberg. Now that Judge […]
The Washington Post will now let ChatGPT summarize its articles
The Washington Post will now let ChatGPT summarize its articles The Washington Post and OpenAI have announced a “strategic partnership” that will “make high-quality news more accessible in ChatGPT,” according to a Washington Post press release. OpenAI has already made partnerships with over 20 other news publishers, including News Corp, Business Insider parent company The […]
Bethesda officially reveals Oblivion Remastered, available today
Bethesda officially reveals Oblivion Remastered, available today Bethesda is making The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered official just days after the game leaked. Oblivion Remastered is a remaster of the nearly 20-year-old game, developed by Virtuous. Oblivion Remastered is shadow dropping today, and it’s available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S right […]
The best free apps for video meetings
The best free apps for video meetings While videoconferencing apps have been around for quite some time, they really came into their own starting in 2020 during the pandemic, when many companies had to do a quick switch to a system of remote working. Even now, five years later, a lot of employees are still […]