Feds investigating Ford Mustang Mach-E hands-free tech after fatal crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Admininstration is investigating Ford's BlueCruise driving assistance technology in Mustang Mach-E vehicles after two fatal crashes.
North Koreans may have helped create cartoons in US and Europe despite sanctions, report says
North Korean animators may have contributed to popular television cartoons for major Western firms like Amazon and HBO Max, according to a research report.
Meta rolls out upgraded AI assistant across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta on Thursday introduced a new souped-up version of its artificial intelligence assistance across its apps, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Slowdown of UK inflation rate disappoints in March, economists say fight against inflation far from over
The United Kingdom's inflation rate slowed less than it was expected to in March, leading investors to bump back their predictions of when the Bank of England might cut interest rates.
US investigating GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over brake assist failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary evaluation after receiving multiple reports of Cadillac Lyriq EVs losing their brake boost assist.
Trump Media stock plummets after company files to issue millions more shares
Trump Media & Technology Group stock tumbled more than 15% Monday after the company launched by former President Donald Trump disclosed it could issue millions more shares.
Elon Musk hosts Argentine President Javier Milei at Tesla headquarters
Elon Musk met with Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, this week at Tesla's Austin, Texas, headquarters, where the two reportedly discussed the potential for lithium projects.
Google introduces new Arm-based AI chip for data centers
Google on Tuesday unveiled a new custom-built artificial intelligence chip called Axiom, which is designed to operate data processing centers and will be available for Cloud customers.
Senate panel demands answers about airline fees as investigation intensifies
The U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is demanding responses from airlines to questions regarding billions of dollars in annual airline fees by April.
French watchdog fines Google $271M over alleged breaches in AI-powered chatbot training
France's competition watchdog fined Google $271.73 million for violating EU intellectual property rules in its dealings with media publishers, officials say.
Apple, Google in talks for Gemini to power iPhone AI features: report
A new report says Apple is in talks with Google for its it artificial intelligence model Gemini to power the AI features in iPhones, after earlier talks with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
EPA finalizes ban on last form of asbestos used in US
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule to ban the use and importation of asbestos, marking the first chemical banned under a 2016 chemical safety law.
Elon Musk to make Grok chatbot open-source, taking swipe at OpenAI
Tech mogul Elon Musk says his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will make its Grok chatbot open-source this week as he took another swing at ChatGPT creator OpenAI.
Apple escalates Epic Games feud by blocking Fortnite app in EU
Apple escalated its feud with Epic Games on Wednesday, blocking the Fortnite video-game maker from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe.
Oil prices up $1 over shipping disruption fears
Oil prices gained over $1 by midday Monday, sent skyward by increased demand amid potential shipping disruptions and sanctions against Russia.
Privately built moon lander reaches lunar orbit as it prepares for first moon touchdown in over 50 years
A six-legged moon lander will attempt to land on the moon this week for the first time in over 50 years. This will be the first-ever private spacecraft to do so, if successful.
Ford cuts prices of electric Mustang Mach-E by up to $8,100
Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it had cut prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by up to $8,100 after sales fell sharply in January, as demand for electric vehicles wanes.
Capital One, Discover merger will break Visa-Mastercard 'duopoly,' analysts say
Capital One's $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial would likely renew competition for Visa and Mastercard, which have long dominated the payment processing industry.
Why Walmart is buying smart-TV maker Vizio
Walmart announced Tuesday it is buying smart-TV maker Vizio in a $2.3 billion acquisition aimed at boosting the retailer's growing advertising business.
China sees surge in tourism spending during Lunar New Year, surpassing pre-COVID levels
During China's recent Lunar New Year holidays, tourism revenues went up by 47.3% compared to last year, surpassing levels seen in 2019, official data showed.