On September 4, The Browser Company, developer of the Arc browser and next-generation AI browser Dia, announced that it will be acquired by software company Atlassian in an all-cash transaction valued at $610 million. This news comes at a critical juncture as Google Chrome avoids being…
The US Powerball lottery website announced on the 7th that a $1.787 billion jackpot was won, with two winners sharing the prize. This is the second-largest jackpot in US lottery history. According to US media reports, the two winners are from Missouri and Texas respectively, and…
Google is rolling out an update to its Google Photos app, integrating its latest AI model, Veo 3, to enhance the app’s image-to-video capabilities. The new feature, available in a redesigned “Create” tab, allows users to transform still images into short, four-second video clips. This upgrade…
After years of development and widespread anticipation, Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong has officially launched, with its release on Thursday, September 4, causing significant strain on digital storefronts, including Steam. The indie title, a sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight, was made available for purchase…
Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who defined an era of understated elegance and built a global fashion empire, has died at the age of 91, his fashion house confirmed on Thursday. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Often hailed as…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a surprisingly high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in its coma, a finding that sets it apart from other comets studied in our solar system. The observations, made on August 6, suggest an…
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, “coached” a 16-year-old on suicide methods, leading to his death. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in a San Francisco state court, marks a critical moment for…
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 other people, including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. The shooter, identified by law enforcement sources as 23-year-old Robin Westman, died from a self-inflicted…
The Chinese embassy in Thailand issued an urgent reminder to its citizens after Thai authorities reportedly revoked nearly 10,000 student visas and temporary residency permits. The affected individuals were primarily enrolled in short-term, non-degree courses but were allegedly engaged in illegal employment. The crackdown comes as…
In a proactive move to heighten public awareness of potential volcanic disasters, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released a new AI-generated video simulating the catastrophic impacts of a Mount Fuji eruption. The simulation, a first of its kind for the government, depicts how volcanic ash could…