Why AI is moving from chatbots to the browser
Why AI is moving from chatbots to the browser Happy Friday. I’m back from vacation and still getting caught up on everything I missed. AI researchers moving jobs is getting covered like NBA trades now, apparently. Before I get into this week’s issue, I want to make sure you check out my interview with Perplexity […]
Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law
Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing a regulatory framework for a type of digital currency known as stablecoins. The GENIUS Act creates rules for entities that issue stablecoins, whose value is tied […]
I sent ChatGPT Agent out to shop for me
I sent ChatGPT Agent out to shop for me Think of OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent as a day-one intern who’s incredibly slow at every task but will eventually get the job done. Well… most of the job. Or… at least part of it. Usually. It’s been one day since OpenAI debuted ChatGPT Agent, which it […]
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of TASER, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted […]
Spotify’s new 30-hour audiobook plans are too short to finish long books
Spotify's new 30-hour audiobook plans are too short to finish long books Spotify’s new 30-hour audiobook plans are too short to finish long books Spotify has launched two new Audiobooks Plus add-on subscriptions that allow Premium users to double their audiobook listening limit to 30 hours. They’re available to individual Premium subscribers and users who […]
Microsoft suddenly kills its movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows
Microsoft suddenly kills its movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows Microsoft has suddenly shut its movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. As of today you can no longer purchase new movies or TV shows from the Microsoft Store on Xbox or Windows, but you will still be able to access previously purchased […]
Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear
Microsoft's constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear I can’t open LinkedIn without seeing a new post from a Microsoft employee who lost their job in the company’s latest round of layoffs. Around 15,000 jobs have been eliminated at Microsoft over the past couple months […]
The creepy AI era is here
The creepy AI era is here Would you like Siri more if it had a face? Ever since Elon Musk added a weird anime girlfriend to Grok, I’ve been wondering if there’s a not-so-distant future where all of our AI assistants are much more clearly personified. Grok makes it feel deeply uncomfortable, but I’m not […]
Perplexity’s Comet is the AI browser Google wants
Perplexity's Comet is the AI browser Google wants Perplexity’s Comet is the AI browser Google wants Perplexity has just launched its agentic answer to Google Chrome — it’s called Comet, and it knocked out a slate of tasks on my behalf, though I think I could’ve done some faster myself. The new AI-powered browser is […]
Delta Air Lines is using AI to set the maximum price you’re willing to pay
Delta Air Lines is using AI to set the maximum price you're willing to pay Delta Air Lines is using AI to set the maximum price you’re willing to pay Delta wants AI to set 20 percent of its ticket prices by the end of 2025. | Image: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Delta Air […]