META TRACKS ANDROID USERS WITHOUT CONSENT

Meta has been covertly tracking Android users' web browsing activity through its Facebook and Instagram apps without their consent, according to researchers at Radboud University and IMDEA Networks. The tracking involves apps collecting data from websites visited on Android devices.

APPLE FIGHTS EU'S DEMAND TO UNLOCK IPHONE ECOSYSTEM

Why would a company worth $3.17 trillion resist sharing its technological crown jewels? Earlier this week, Apple launched a legal challenge against a European Union order under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), branding it \"unreasonable, costly, and stifling to innovation.\"

ELON MUSK'S STARLINK SET TO LAUNCH SATELLITE INTERNET IN INDIA

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced earlier this week that Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, will soon commence operations in India. The Department of Telecommunications issued a Letter of Intent to Starlink, signaling progress toward providing high-speed internet connectivity to remote and rural areas.

CHATGPT ENHANCES CAPABILITIES WITH FILE, EMAIL AND MEETING NOTE SEARCH

OpenAl has introduced new features allowing it to search users' files, emails, and meeting notes, aimed at enhancing productivity for business users. The updates enable the AI to connect with internal data sources and provide real-time context for queries.

APPLE VISION PRO BRINGS IMMERSIVE MUSIC AND FILM TO LIFE

A young musician in Chicago slips on a headset, and suddenly she's not just listening to Bono's voice-she's standing beside him at New York's Beacon Theatre, feeling the pulse of the crowd as he sings \"Vertigo.\" Earlier this week, Apple's Vision Pro headset made such moments possible, launching immersive experiences like Bono's \"Stories of Surrender\" film and Metallica's Mexico City concert, redefining how Americans connect with music and cinema. This leap in spatial computing promises to blur the line between audience and performer, reshaping entertainment in a vibrant industry.

DENVER RESEARCH SHOWS ROBOT COMPANIONS ENHANCE SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE

Denver researchers announced that artificial intelligence-powered robot companions can improve the quality of life for senior citizens by addressing loneliness and supporting daily activities. The findings, part of ongoing studies at the University of Denver, highlight the potential of these robots to provide social interaction and assistance in assisted living facilities.

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APPLE'S NEXT CHAPTER MAY SHIFT THE FUTURE OF AI

NEURALINK'S $650 MILLION FUNDRAISE FUELS AMBITIOUS BRAIN-COMPUTER VISION

In a dimly lit lab in Austin, a patient with paralysis moves a cursor across a screen using only their thoughts, a quiet triumph for Elon Musk's Neuralink.

QUANTUM COMPUTING'S LEAP FORWARD: PATH TO 2030 AND BEYOND

A researcher in a Palo Alto lab watches a screen flicker with calculations that could unlock a new cancer drug, her quantum computer humming with possibilities that classical systems can't touch. Breakthroughs in quantum computing hinted at such futures, as scientists and startups pushed the boundaries of a technology poised to reshape industries.

SAMSUNG'S REFUSAL SPURS APPLE TO DEVELOP OWN 5G MODEM

Samsung's decision not to supply 5G modems to Apple led the iPhone maker to develop its own modem, the Apple C1, which debuted in the iPhone 16e. Negotiations between Apple and Samsung faltered due to supply constraints and internal objections at Samsung, prompting Apple to pursue an independent solution.

META'S AI VISION TO REDEFINE ADVERTISING BY 2026

In a bustling Manhattan ad agency, a creative director uploads a sneaker image and a $10,000 budget to Meta's platform, then leans back as artificial intelligence spins it into a vibrant Instagram campaign tailored to millions in seconds.

META'S NUCLEAR BET TO POWER AI RAISES STAKES FOR TECH AND ENVIRONMENT

Can a social media giant's hunger for artificial intelligence reshape America's energy landscape? Earlier this week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, struck a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power for its Al-driven data centers, a move that keeps an Illinois nuclear plant running beyond its planned 2027 closure.

POTENTIAL DWARF PLANET DISCOVERED AT SOLAR SYSTEM'S EDGE

In a quiet observatory nestled in the Chilean desert, a telescope's lens captures a faint speck of light moving against the starry void, revealing a hidden world at the solar system's farthest reaches. Last week, astronomers announced the discovery of a potential dwarf planet, a distant object roughly 435 miles wide, orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune. Located approximately 90 times farther from the sun than Earth, this icy body offers a rare glimpse into the outer fringes of our cosmic neighborhood.

META FACES ENERGY HURDLES FOR AI DATA CENTERS

A small business owner in Ohio scrolls through her Facebook feed, unaware that the AI shaping her ads is powered by data centers straining the nation's energy grid. Earlier this week, U.S. regulators and lawmakers sounded alarms over the rapid expansion of these facilities, driven by companies like Meta to fuel artificial intelligence and cloud computing. For American consumers, utility companies, and policymakers, this clash highlights a growing dilemma: can tech giants sustain Al's growth without destabilizing the power supply that millions rely on?

HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR FUTURE: CAREER TALKS IN A NEW ERA

In a sunlit Denver backyard, a first-grader named Mia spins tales of becoming an astronaut, her small hands tracing imaginary orbits in the air. Earlier this week, experts urged parents to lean into such moments, sparking conversations about career dreams to guide children like Mia toward futures filled with possibility.

TRUMP PULLS JARED ISAACMAN'S NASA NOMINATION OVER PRIOR TIES

What does it take to lose a NASA nomination days before a Senate vote? For Jared Isaacman, a billionaire astronaut handpicked by President Donald Trump, the answer lies in a vague phrase: \"prior associations.\"

GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES

Picture a world where your smartphone's search bar isn't locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.

GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES

Picture a world where your smartphone's search bar isn't locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.

ADOBE LAUNCHES PHOTOSHOP MOBILE BETA FOR ANDROID

Adobe announced the launch of a beta version of its Photoshop mobile app for Android devices, available for free download on the Google Play Store. The app, optimized for smartphones, includes core Photoshop features like layering, masking, and Firefly-powered generative AI tools, targeting both new and experienced creators.

IPAD SURGES IN POPULARITY AMONG APPLE CUSTOMERS

A recent survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners revealed that the iPad remains highly popular among Apple customers, with 78% of recent buyers owning one, trailing only the iPhone at 94% and significantly outpacing the Mac at 36%. The data highlights the tablet's enduring appeal within Apple's ecosystem.

MATTHEW & HILARY A Parenting Dream Team

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma may be “in the thick of it” right now with four kids under 14 — as she told Us at Baby2Baby’s Mother’s Day Celebration presented by Crate & Kids last month — but thankfully, they make a powerful parenting duo.

Hailey Bieber's Billion-Dollar Deal

On May 28, e.l.f. Beauty announced it is acquiring Hailey Bieber's minimalist skincare line - which she launched three years ago in a 10-figure deal.

ANNABELLE GOES MISSING?!

Just in time for Friday the 13th, here's a little nightmare fuel: Rumors recently spread online that Annabelle, the supposedly demonically possessed doll that inspired three movies in The Conjuring horror franchise, had \"escaped.\"

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WEDDING PLANNING WITH LO

Originally, Lo Bosworth and her fiancé, investor Dom Natale, wanted to have a big wedding in NYC, where they live.

Taylor and Travis Go Stealth

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are staying low-key during a break in their busy schedules. Is it part of a bigger plan?

Todd and Julie Chrisley Released From Prison After Trump Pardon

On May 27 President Donald Trump announced he was granting Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley a full pardon for their financial crimes.

Dog Lover Finds Fresh Start by Perfecting Pup Portraits

In 2012 Elias Weiss Friedman lost his corporate job as a brand manager and decided to go “back to what I missed—which was dogs.”

HOW JUSTIN & JESSICA SAVED THEIR MARRIAGE

Justin Timberlake has brought sexy back to his marriage.

Diana Ross Is Living Her Best (Family) Life

These days Diana Ross prefers grandma duties to getting fully glam, though the iconic diva is dedicated to both.