ELON MUSK PURSUES LAWSUIT AGAINST OPENAI DESPITE NONPROFIT CONTROL DECISION

Elon Musk will proceed with his lawsuit against OpenAl and its CEO, Sam Altman, despite the company's decision to maintain nonprofit control over its operations, according to a statement from Musk's lawyer, Marc Toberoff, reported this week.

MICROSOFT ENDS SKYPE AFTER 22 YEARS, MOVES USERS TO TEAMS

Microsoft will terminate Skype, its internet-based calling and messaging service, effective May 5, 2025, concluding 22 years of operation since its launch in 2003, as announced this week.

NETFLIX UNVEILS MAJOR INTERFACE OVERHAUL WITH AI-POWERED SEARCH AND TIKTOK-STYLE FEED

Netflix has announced a significant redesign of its TV and mobile app interfaces, introducing an Al powered search feature and a TikTok-style vertical feed, set to roll out globally starting May 19, 2025.

GOOGLE'S AD NETWORK RULED AN ILLEGAL MONOPOLY, FACES PENALTY PHASE

A federal judge has declared Google's digital advertising network an illegal monopoly, marking the second such ruling against the tech giant in less than a year, as reported this week.

IOS 18.5 EXPANDS CARRIER SATELLITE SUPPORT TO IPHONE 13 MODELS

Apple's upcoming iOS 18.5 update, set for release next week, will enable carrier-provided satellite connectivity, such as T-Mobile's Starlink service, on iPhone 13 models, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as reported this week by MacRumors.

APPLE POSTS STRONG Q2 2025 EARNINGS DRIVEN BY IPHONE SALES

Apple reported a robust second quarter for fiscal 2025, ending March 29, 2025, with revenue of $95.4 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.65, up 8%, surpassing Wall Street expectations.

APPLE ADVANCES CHIPS FOR SMART GLASSES, MACS, AND AI SERVERS

Apple is expanding its silicon design efforts with specialized chips for smart glasses, next generation Macs, and artificial intelligence (AI) servers, as announced this week.

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GOOGLE STOCK PLUMMETS $160 BILLION AFTER APPLE EXECUTIVE HINTS AT SAFARI SEARCH SHIFT

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, experienced a sharp 7.3% drop in its stock price, erasing approximately $160 billion in market value, following testimony from an Apple executive suggesting a potential decline in Google’s dominance as the default search engine on Safari, as reported this week.

VOLVO CARS SALES DROP 11% IN APRIL WITH SHARP DECLINE IN FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Volvo Cars reported an 11% decline in global sales for April, totaling 58,881 vehicles compared to the previous year, driven by a significant 32% drop in fully electric vehicle (EV) sales, as announced this week.

GOOGLE'S IOS APP INTRODUCES SIMPLIFY FEATURE TO CLARIFY COMPLEX TEXT

Google has launched a new feature called Simplify for its iOS app, enabling users to transform complex or technical web text into clearer, more understandable language using artificial intelligence, as announced this week.

GEARS OF WAR: RELOADED BRINGS XBOX CLASSIC TO PLAYSTATION 5

Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered version of the original 2006 Gears of War game, set for release on August 26, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, as revealed this week.

OPENAI MAINTAINS NONPROFIT CONTROL IN REVISED RESTRUCTURING PLAN

OpenAl announced this week that its nonprofit parent will retain control over the organization, reversing earlier plans to transition into a fully for-profit company, as reported by Reuters and other sources.

OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE ON AI REGULATION

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee this week, advocating for government regulation of artificial intelligence to address its risks and benefits, marking his first appearance before Congress.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS MAJOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OVERHAUL

The Trump administration, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, unveiled a plan this week to overhaul the U.S. air traffic control system, addressing aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and outdated technology that have contributed to recent aviation incidents.

FOXCONN TO PRODUCE MITSUBISHI MOTORS' ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN TAIWAN

Taiwan-based Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry and a major producer of Apple’s iPhones, has secured a deal to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) for Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors, with production set to begin in Taiwan.

KILLED DURING AN ONLINE DATE

POLICE SAY JARRELL PRYOR HAD NO IDEA WHEN HE WENT TO MEET ALEXIS HAWKINS THAT SHE WAS PLOTTING SOMETHING NEFARIOUS

Prince Harry Drops Bombshell About His Father's Mortality and Hopes for Reconciliation

Prince Harry says he’s ready to heal the rift with the royal family following the dismissal of his legal challenge over his downgraded security status.

Shailene Woodley Makes New Romance With Lucas Bravo Instagram Official

The Force is strong with new couple Shailene Woodley and Lucas Bravo.

Hilaria Baldwin Regrets Controversy Over Her Accent

Hilaria Baldwin tells all in her new memoir—including her reaction to the controversy that her accent sparked in 2020.

Leaving My Past Behind

FIVE YEARS AFTER SAYING GOODBYE TO MODERN FAMILY, THE ACTRESS IS MOVING FORWARD FROM THE TRAUMA OF HER CHILDHOOD AND FEELING HOPEFUL ABOUT THE FUTURE: 'I WANT TO USE MY PLATFORM FOR GOOD'

Cacio e Pepe Caesar Salad

'The flavors of a cacio e pepe, the pasta with pepper and cheese, are distilled into the dressing,' says the celebrity chef, who features this recipe in his newest cookbook, The Choi of Cooking.

Prince Charlo Turns 10!

POISED BETWEEN TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION, PRINCESS CHARLOTTE IS ALREADY HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE MONARCHY

'We Are at a Fork in the Road'

Former Secretary of Education Cardona speaks out for public education and against vouchers

Fighting for Freedom

The families of two Americans detained in China are urging the U.S. government to secure their loved-ones' release

Design for the Mind

Can better interiors help us live, work and feel better? One architect is making the case

Diego Boneta

DIEGO BONETA KNEW HE WANTED TO WRITE a sexy, steamy murder mystery for his first novel.

FIRED UP !

AFTER LEANING INTO FAMILY LIFE FOLLOWING THE VOICE, THE SINGER IS AS PASSIONATE AS EVER ABOUT HIS COUNTRY ROOTS

Lentil Soup With Harissa & Preserved Lemons

'There's harissa for gentle heat, nutty lentils, tender broccolini and chard, and lemon to perk everything up,' says the author of the new vegetarian cookbook Dinner.

Maren Morris

THE SINGER-SONGWRITER, 35, IS GEARING UP TO TOUR FOR HER NEW ALBUM DREAMSICLE