Apple has recently released iOS 18.2, which includes a groundbreaking feature called Image Playground. This AI-driven tool enables users to create cartoon-like images from text descriptions, opening up new possibilities for creative expression and artistic innovation. With Image Playground, users can access a range of image creation options, including the ability to upload photos and…
The Canadian Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging anti-competitive conduct in online advertising. The watchdog is seeking an order that requires Google to sell two of its advertisement tech tools and a penalty to promote compliance with Canada’s competition laws. This move follows a similar investigation in the United States, where the…
Brightcove, a cloud platform for managing and monetizing video content, has been taken private by Italian technology company Bending Spoons in an all-cash deal valued at $233 million. This acquisition marks Bending Spoons’ entry into the enterprise SaaS market and its first acquisition of a publicly traded company. The deal is expected to close in…
Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period. The settlement requires Disney to retain a labor economist for three years to analyze pay equity among full-time, non-union California employees. The lawsuit was…
Comcast, the US media giant, has announced plans to spin off its cable television networks, including USA, Oxygen, and E!, as the company shifts its focus towards streaming services. This move comes as millions of viewers continue to cut the cord and rely on platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video for their entertainment…
A recent review of Rio Tinto’s workplace culture has found that over a third of employees experienced bullying in the past year, with female employees being more likely to report such incidents. The company has made efforts to tackle sexism and racism, but the review suggests that more work is needed to achieve sustained change….
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has accidentally deleted data potentially relevant to a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times and Daily News. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI scraped their works to train its AI models without permission. OpenAI engineers erased the data, but were able to recover most of it, albeit…
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox Business host, as his pick for Transportation Secretary. Trump believes Duffy will usher in a “golden age of travel” by prioritizing excellence, competence, and beauty in rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports. Duffy’s nomination comes as the US transportation sector faces…
Spirit Airlines, a major US airline, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to years of losses, failed merger attempts, and heavy debt levels. The airline has struggled with intense competition among US carriers for price-sensitive leisure travelers and an oversupply of airline seats in the domestic market. Despite this, Spirit expects to continue…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of abandoning its original mission as a nonprofit organization. Despite this, Josh Kushner, a key investor in OpenAI, has expressed admiration and respect for Musk, praising his intentions to do right by everyone. The lawsuit has sparked concerns over the…
