Microsoft officially shuts down Skype today
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
Using AI to improve recycling in WA
A King County recycling center uses robots and AI to improve sorting through materials.
A King County recycling center uses robots and AI to improve sorting through materials.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the vacation-planning process
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence Google working to decode dolphin communication using AI
Now Google is using artificial intelligence to try and understand how they communicate with one another
Now Google is using artificial intelligence to try and understand how they communicate with one another
3rd Neuralink brain implant patient able to communicate despite non-verbal ALS
Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.
Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.
Using artificial intelligence to book your summer travel
With summer travel season just around the corner, hear how you can utilize artificial intelligence to plan your next vacation.
With summer travel season just around the corner, hear how you can utilize artificial intelligence to plan your next vacation.
Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions, says CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
Reddit issue resolved following outage, social media platform says
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Seattle crosswalk hacked
A crosswalk in Seattle was hacked to play an AI voice message mocking Jeff Bezos.
A crosswalk in Seattle was hacked to play an AI voice message mocking Jeff Bezos.
Zoom resolves outage, says it was not due to hack
Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.
Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.
Spotify issues resolved after widespread outage
Spotify is back online after a widespread outage Wednesday morning.
Spotify is back online after a widespread outage Wednesday morning.
Certain electronics exempt from tariffs on China
Markets experienced some relief following news that certain electronics like smart phones will be exempt from the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, for now.
Markets experienced some relief following news that certain electronics like smart phones will be exempt from the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, for now.
Tariff exemptions on technology are only temporary
President Trump vows nobody is getting 'off the hook' for 'unfair' trade balances, says there was no tariff 'exception'
President Trump vows nobody is getting 'off the hook' for 'unfair' trade balances, says there was no tariff 'exception'
Trump exempts some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Smartphones, computers and other electronics are exempt from President Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
Smartphones, computers and other electronics are exempt from President Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.