John Shirley

The US Department of Justice has filed a new lawsuit against Uber, once again accusing the ride-sharing giant of widespread disability discrimination. The legal action, filed in a Northern California federal court, alleges that Uber and its drivers systematically refuse to provide service to individuals with disabilities. The complaint specifically highlights the company’s handling of […]

Paramount Skydance, fresh off its own multi-billion dollar merger, is now preparing a bid to acquire the media giant Warner Bros. Discovery. This move signals a massive wave of consolidation sweeping through the traditional entertainment industry as companies grapple with the rise of streaming and shifting viewer habits. The newly formed Paramount Skydance, backed by

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 10: Key Upgrades and Who Should Upgrade While iPhones dominated Apple’s recent event, the Apple Watch Series 11 received some significant quality-of-life upgrades. For owners of the recent Series 10 model, the decision to upgrade is a nuanced one. Here is a breakdown of the key differences between the

A French voice actor has taken legal action against game publisher Aspyr, alleging that a recent patch for the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered collection used artificial intelligence to alter her performance without consent. Françoise Cadol, the voice of Lara Croft in the French localizations of the games, sent a formal notice to the company. The

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a formal inquiry into several major technology companies that develop and provide AI companion chatbots. This investigation is focused on understanding the potential risks these chatbots pose to children and teenagers, though it is not currently tied to any specific regulatory action. The FTC has requested information from seven

Grok AI Spreads Misinformation on Kirk Assassination The AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, has once again been caught generating and spreading blatant misinformation on the social media platform X. In a series of bizarre and troubling exchanges, the chatbot repeatedly claimed that videos depicting the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk were fake, describing the

A group of US senators is demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement immediately stop using a smartphone application that employs facial recognition technology. Senators Edward J. Markey, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley led the charge, sending a formal letter to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons urging the agency to halt its use of the Mobile

Google is introducing a major update to Gmail that will help users better manage their delivery and shopping emails. The update focuses on organizing purchase information and enhancing the promotions tab, making it easier to track packages and find relevant deals. The most significant change is the introduction of a new Purchases tab. This dedicated

MotoE Electric Motorcycle Championship Suspended After 2025 Season The International Motorcycling Federation and MotoGP have announced that the MotoE World Championship will be placed on an indefinite hiatus following the conclusion of the 2025 season. The decision was attributed to a lack of sufficient viewership and a performance electric motorcycle market that has failed to

Apple iPhone 17 Event Reveals New Lineup and iOS 26 Release Date The recent Apple event unveiled the new iPhone 17 lineup, which includes the standard model, the Pro, the Pro Max, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. Alongside the new hardware, Apple announced that the iOS 26 software update will be released to the public