Ubisoft Launches Long-awaited 'Skull And Bones' Video Game
Despite swashbuckling seafarers being popular in film and other media, pirates have not been a common theme in video games.
Private US Spaceship Takes Off For The Moon
Intuitive Machines, the Houston company leading mission "IM-1," hopes to become the first non-government entity to achieve a soft touchdown on the Moon, and to land the first US robot on the surface since the Apollo missions more than five decades ago.
Musk's X Feeds Monetization Of Wartime Misinformation
Since Elon Musk's turbulent 2022 acquisition of X, formerly Twitter, the site has restored thousands of once-banned accounts and introduced a paid verification system that critics say has boosted conspiracy theorists.
Apple's IMessage, Microsoft's Bing Escape EU Rules
The commission announced in September that 22 "core" services provided by the designated gatekeepers -- Google's Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, TikTok parent ByteDance, Facebook owner Meta and Microsoft -- met the thresholds for mandatory compliance.
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'Pokemon With Guns' Proves A Blast
The makers of a video game dismissed as "Pokemon with Guns" when it was announced said Monday the game has proved a hit, with "Palworld" selling more than five million copies in just three days.
League Of Legends Maker Riot Games To Slash 530 Jobs
League of Legends maker Riot Games said Monday it will cut around 530 jobs worldwide, describing the layoffs as "a necessity."
Mac Computers Could Ride AI Wave Or Be Left Behind
Forty years after igniting a PC revolution, Apple's Mac is stronger than ever and could reach new glory due to AI computing -- or be left behind.
Meta Joins Rivals In Pursuit Of Human-level AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said his company is joining the pursuit of creating super artificial intelligence, putting it in a race with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google.
Apple Loosens Grip On IPhone Apps - With A Catch
After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.
Samsung Turns To AI To Regain Smartphone Throne
Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple.
Apple Hit Again With US Ban In Watch Patent Feud
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered Apple to halt US sales of its latest smartwatch models as part of a patent feud with health company Masimo.
Apple Ends Samsung's 12-year Run As World's Top Smartphone Seller
Apple's iPhone for the first time became the world's biggest selling smartphone after rival Samsung's 12-year run as leader, data showed.
Academia Warned To Guard 'Crown Jewels' After British Library Hack
While cyber-attacks on banks, utilities and media platforms may grab the most attention, the hacking of the British Library has led to warnings that academia has become an easy target.
E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest
Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.
Business Trumps Politics For Chinese Companies At CES
Hundreds of Chinese companies were at the annual CES gadget extravaganza, shrugging off US-China political trade tensions and focusing on taking care of business.
Taiwan Prepares For Cyber D-Day In China Invasion Scenarios
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory, and the island's security planners run simulated worst-case scenarios constantly to prepare for the day Beijing decides to try and take over.
Tech Helps Beauty 'Dreams' Come True, Says L'Oreal
Technology, in particular artificial intelligence, is making it possible to fulfill beauty wishes like never before, Guive Balooch, global vice president of L'Oreal's Tech Incubator, said.
At CES, Beauty Products Pamper With AI
Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.
CES Gadget Fest A Showcase For AI-infused Lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Vinfast Plans First EV Factory In India
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market.
Tesla To Recall 1.6 Mn Cars In China To Fix Steering Software
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, marking another blow for the US firm days after it was surpassed in EV sales by China's BYD.
AI Breathes New Life Into Old Trends At CES Gathering
The annual tech industry fair known as the Consumer Electronics Show is regaining momentum after the pandemic, with artificial intelligence (AI) infusing everything from bicycles to baby bottles.
US Teen Becomes First Human To Beat Tetris
A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence.
New York Times Sues OpenAI, Microsoft In Copyright Clash
The New York Times sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft in a US court on Wednesday, alleging that the companies' powerful AI models used millions of articles for training without permission.
Apple Wins Watch Ban Pause In US Patent Feud
A federal court handed Apple a victory on Wednesday by suspending a ban on the US sale of its latest watch models in a feud over patents with health company Masimo.
Apple To Appeal US Watch Ban
Apple said on Tuesday it will appeal a US ban on its latest smartwatch models after the Biden administration opted to not veto a ruling on patent infringements.
China Unveils New Gaming Curbs, Sending Tech Stocks Tumbling
The draft restrictions published online by the government regulator say they are aimed at limiting in-game purchases and preventing obsessive gaming behavior.
Sony PlayStation 5 Sales Cross 50 Million Units
Sales of Sony's PlayStation 5 have crossed 50 million units, the Japanese electronics giant said, pointing to "strong momentum" this year for its flagship gaming console.
Online Video Games, The Latest Hunting Grounds For Drug Cartels
Online games such as "Grand Theft Auto" or "World of Warcraft" provide perfect cover for cartels to discreetly sell drugs or find personnel.
Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts
Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.
Mapping Bedbugs: S Korean Blockchain Engineer Fights Infestation With Data
When news broke about a bedbug outbreak in his native South Korea, 29-year-old blockchain engineer and self-professed insectophobe Kang Jae-gu got straight to work -- on the data.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Headed Back Into Space After Accident
The American company Blue Origin plans to launch its rocket Big Shepard Monday for the first time since an accident more than a year ago, as the firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos heads back into space.
Drones Help Solve Forest Carbon Capture Riddle
Drones are part of an increasingly sophisticated arsenal used by scientists to understand forests and their role in the battle against climate change.
What Is Storm-1152, Alleged Top Creator Of Fake Microsoft Accounts?
Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world.
