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Google Found Guilty of Online Ad Monopoly by U.S. District Court
April 18, 2025 – A U.S. District Court judge, Leonie Brinkema, has found Google guilty of anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector, specifically in the markets for publisher ad servers and open web display ad exchanges. The judge noted that Google had imposed conditions on publishers who wished to utilize its ad exchange platform,…
Musk’s Grok Boosts User Experience with Memory Feature, Targeting ChatGPT and Gemini
April 18, 2025 – Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is accelerating efforts to bridge the gap between its chatbot, Grok, and industry leaders like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Today, xAI unveiled a new “memory” feature for Grok, designed to retain contextual details from past conversations, enabling more personalized recommendations based on user interactions—provided the bot…
No Plans for Next-Gen Audi R8, Confirms Volkswagen USA CEO
April 18, 2025 – Volkswagen Group’s U.S. arm has a clear stance on the future of one of its iconic models. Kjell Gruner, the newly appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the legendary Audi R8, a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercar. During an interview at the New York Auto…
Intel’s Chen Streamlines Leadership, Names Sachin Katti as CTO
April 18, 2025 – Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Li-Wu Chen, has initiated a streamlining of the company’s management structure, with key chip divisions now reporting directly to him, as reported by Reuters today. In a memo sent to employees, Chen announced the promotion of Sachin Katti, head of networking chips, to the position of Chief…
Google Clarifies: ‘3-Day Auto-Reboot’ Android Feature Not Yet Released, Future Optional
April 17, 2025 – Google has revised its support documentation to clarify that the “auto-reboot after three days of continuous lock” feature remains unreleased and will be offered as an optional setting in the future. The company’s recent update to Google Play Services (v25.14) initially stated, “Enabling this feature will automatically reboot your device if…
Apple Quietly Rebrands iPhone 16 Slogan Amid AI Feature Delays
April 17, 2025 – Apple has quietly revamped its global marketing strategy for the iPhone 16 series, replacing the original tagline “Hello, Apple Intelligence” with “Built for Apple Intelligence,” accompanied by notably smaller font sizes. This shift encompasses the entire iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPad and Mac product lines. Some outdoor advertisements…
Tesla Loses Throne in California: Musk Controversies and Aging Product Lines Blamed
April 17, 2025 – Tesla’s sales in California have taken a significant hit, with a 15% drop in vehicle registrations during the first quarter of this year, as reported by Reuters. This decline comes at a time when California, long a pioneer in electric vehicle adoption, is witnessing a growing backlash against the company and…
OpenAI ChatGPT Unveils Image Library for Effortless AI-Generated Image Management
April 16, 2025 – OpenAI has just unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its ChatGPT AI chatbot: the Image Library feature, now accessible for managing and reviewing AI-generated visuals. This innovative enhancement is designed to streamline the user experience when handling images created by AI. The Image Library is now available to all users across Free,…
AR Showdown: Cook Pushes Apple to Beat Meta to Market with Visionary Glasses
April 14, 2025 – Apple is intensifying its efforts to pioneer augmented reality (AR) glasses, a project CEO Tim Cook has labeled as his “singular priority.” According to an unnamed Apple engineer, Cook’s dedication to AR glasses development is “unwavering,” positioning it as the company’s most critical initiative. While full-scale AR glasses remain years away,…
Google Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Android and Pixel Teams
April 14, 2025 – Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees in its Platforms and Devices division, as per a source familiar with the matter disclosed to The Information last Friday. The layoffs, which encompassed applications like the Android platform, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, occurred after Google…