ChatGPT Images 2.0, the newest image-generation model from OpenAI, shows just how much AI capabilities have evolved over the last few years.
Apple’s California AI Crackdown Signals It’s Still Policing the App Store
Apple tells TechCrunch Cal AI was removed not for web payments alone, but for deceptive billing, manipulative tactics, and App Store rule violations.
NeoCognition AI Lab Secures $40M Seed Funding to Develop Human-Like Learning Agents
Founded by an OSU researcher, the startup is developing AI agents that can become experts in any domain.
Five Other Ways to Utilize Your Camera’s USB Port Apart from Charging
camera enthusiasts who prioritize enjoyment are often more engaged in the photography experience than the camera’s technical aspects. However, viewing a camera’s USB port solely as a means for charging overlooks a wealth of possibilities, most of which just require a USB cable and some knowledge.
Users of smartphone cameras likely recognize their phone’s USB-C port along with its diverse functionalities. Most contemporary digital cameras also feature a USB-C port, enabling data transfer alongside charging capabilities. The USB port allows for connection between the camera and a computer, as well as various other devices. For photographers and videographers eager to venture into new creative territories or simply maximize the potential of their photography equipment, a camera’s USB port can be invaluable.
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Celebrities Granted Tools to Identify and Request Removal of AI Deepfakes on YouTube
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake monitoring feature to Hollywood – meaning some celebrity AI videos could soon disappear. The platform’s likeness detection feature searches YouTube for AI deepfake content and flags it for public figures enrolled in the program. Public figures can use it to keep track of AI content on YouTube of themselves […]
Framework is Developing an Improved Couch Keyboard to Replace the Unpopular Logitech Model
If you have a wireless keyboard with a touchpad that lets you control your PC from across the room, chances are it’s a Logitech K400. Framework CEO Nirav Patel is betting that you hate using it – enough to buy Framework’s spin on the idea when it arrives later this year. He says that Logitech’s […]
X Increases Cost to Post Links by 1,900 Percent
Posting links to X through custom social media software just got a lot more expensive. On Monday, X significantly increased how much it costs to post a URL via the X API, which is what third-party tools use to hook into the platform. It now costs $0.20 when a link is posted, up from $0.01. […]
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Launch Event
Framework CEO Nirav Patel is showing off his company’s latest modular, repairable laptops in San Francisco today. The headliner is the new Laptop 13 Pro, which is its first machine fully machined out of aluminum, and Patel says its goal is to be âthe MacBook Pro for Linux users.â Read on below for all the […]
Tim Cook Discusses His Choice to Resign and Details His Upcoming Endeavors
According to Bloomberg, Tim Cook and John Ternus conducted an all-hands meeting with employees today in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. This meeting follows the announcement made a day earlier that Ternus will assume the position of Apple CEO later this year.
During the gathering, Cook provided additional details about his decision to initiate the transition at this time — and outlined his future plans as Apple’s executive chairman.
To start, Cook, 65, dispelled rumors about potential health issues. Bloomberg had previously indicated that some Apple employees noticed Cook had an “unexplained tremor that causes his hands to shake from time to time.”
“I’m excited to continue my journey at Apple as executive chairman,” Cook remarked during today’s gathering. “I am healthy. My energy is high, and I intend to be in this new role [executive chairman] for a considerable period.”
When questioned about his choice to step down now, Cook expressed that he aimed to facilitate the “best-ever transition,” which required three conditions to be met:
1. Apple’s product roadmap needed to “be incredible.”
2. Apple’s financials needed to be “doing great.”
3. Ternus needed to be “ready for the role.”
Cook mentioned that he will be available to assist Ternus whenever necessary, including aiding with policy relations globally. “I’ll probably help on some other things,” he remarked.
“I’ll be here to support John in any way he needs and in any way I can,” Cook stated during the meeting. “I’ll be here to share my knowledge and experience and serve as a sounding board whenever I’m called upon. Apple will be my top priority. It’s who I am at my core, and I can’t imagine it any other way.”
As announced yesterday, John Ternus will officially take the reins as CEO on September 1, 2026.
Save $270 on the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop at Amazon — Say Goodbye to Floor Cleaning
The Eufy C28 robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $529.99, down from the standard price of $799.99. That’s a 34% discount.
