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Judge William Alsup has thrown out a proposed record 1.5 billion dollar settlement between AI company Anthropic and a group of authors. The judge expressed significant concerns that the deal was premature and unfairly structured, stating it was nowhere close to complete. The lawsuit, filed by a class of authors, accused Anthropic of using pirated […]

Rimac Technology has introduced a new electric vehicle battery platform that exclusively uses solid-state cells. The company, a known supplier to high-performance automakers like Aston Martin and Koenigsegg and the maker of the Nevera hypercar, developed the product through collaborations with ProLogium and Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Rimac claims its new solid-state battery design will lead

Vodafone Tests AI Actors in New Ad Campaign, Sparking Debate Vodafone, a major global telecommunications brand, has launched a new commercial featuring an AI-generated avatar as its central character. The move represents a significant step for a corporation of its size, moving beyond the realm of smaller startups and into mainstream advertising with synthetic media.

Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump Share a Pivotal Moment at White House Tech Dinner The relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and former President Donald Trump has undergone a dramatic transformation. This shift was on full display during a recent White House dinner attended by nearly three dozen tech CEOs and executives. The event, which saw numerous

Flame Fatales, the annual all women and femmes speedrunning event from Games Done Quick, is set to begin on September 7th and will run through September 14th. The entire marathon will be broadcast live on the official GDQ Twitch channel, with the action starting daily at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. This week long event features

Apple deals are available now but timing is key for shoppers. High demand for Apple products means significant discounts are rare, but they do exist. Currently, deals are slightly harder to find as the tech world anticipates Apple’s upcoming event on September 9th. The company is expected to unveil new iPhones, an updated Apple Watch

Firaxis Games, the storied developer behind the iconic Civilization strategy game series, has undergone a round of layoffs. The studio’s owner and publisher, 2K, confirmed the staff reduction as part of a restructuring effort aimed at optimizing its development process for greater adaptability, collaboration, and creativity. The exact number of employees affected was not disclosed,

Nepal Cracks Down on Unregistered Social Media Platforms, Blocks Facebook, X, and YouTube The government of Nepal has moved to block access to a number of major social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube. This decisive action comes after the companies failed to comply with a new law requiring them to formally

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Get Major Second Generation Upgrade Bose has unveiled the second generation of its flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, delivering a substantial set of improvements to its premium noise-canceling model. The update brings enhanced audio performance, better active noise cancellation, and significantly longer battery life, all while maintaining the original 449 dollar price

Kirby Air Riders Hands On A Chaotic and Wholesome Racing Sequel Kirby is known for being a wholesome Nintendo character, but his games often have a quirky, mean streak. This is especially true for the long-awaited sequel, Kirby Air Riders. As a follow-up to the GameCube classic Kirby Air Ride, it is a fast-paced racing