Think Pink: How Mattel Built Barbie’s Dreamhouse
The vivacious doll has held an expansive real estate portfolio since 1962, when her first (foldable) Dreamhouse was unveiled.
2023-07-19 22:22
TikTok 'stress test' shows it's not 'fully ready' for looming EU social media rules, commissioner says
TikTok has "more work" to do to meet tough new European standards that are coming for social media and content moderation, according to a top EU official who performed a "stress test" of the company this week.
2023-07-19 21:50
Microsoft and Activision extend their deal deadline
Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face of ongoing negotiations with the UK government that could allow the $69 billion acquisition to close, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
2023-07-19 21:46
Temu and Shein lawsuits show reality of bitter fight for bargain shoppers
Temu has sued Shein in the United States, accusing its rival of violating antitrust laws by trying to monopolize suppliers and engaging in other allegedly illegal behavior.
2023-07-19 20:52
A Twitter user found that some airline phone numbers on Google Maps link to scammers
Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter user found a phone number actually connected callers to scammers.
2023-07-19 04:55
Meta's Threads app rolls out first big batch of updates
Meta's Twitter rival app Threads on Tuesday rolled out its first major batch of updates since its launch two weeks ago as it works to maintain momentum.
2023-07-19 04:27
Microsoft unveils more secure AI-powered Bing Chat for businesses to ensure 'data doesn't leak'
Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more secure version of its AI-powered Bing specifically for businesses and designed to assure professionals they can safely share potentially sensitive information with a chatbot.
2023-07-19 00:50
UN Secretary General embraces calls for a new UN agency on AI in the face of 'potentially catastrophic and existential risks'
The United Nations should create a new international body to help govern the use of artificial intelligence as the technology increasingly reveals its potential risks and benefits, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
2023-07-19 00:16
AI is a concern for writers. But actors say they have even more to fear
How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.
2023-07-18 20:55
Peacock is getting its first-ever price hike
Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, is getting its first-ever price hike.
2023-07-18 20:18
Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof
The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt
2023-07-18 19:50
'Elusive' Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate.
2023-07-18 19:18