Verizon has picked former PayPal head Dan Schulman to serve as its new CEO as the company enters its “next phase” of growth, Verizon board chair Mark Bertolini says in the Monday announcement. Starting today, Schulman will replace outgoing CEO Hans Vestberg, who will now […]
Year: 2025
The neurons that let us see what isn’t there
A standard optical illusion triggers specific neurons in the visual system of mice.
Tech companies poured money into carbon removal projects now in Trump’s crosshairs
The tech industry has championed the development of new technologies that filter carbon dioxide out of the air as a way to try to undo the damage caused by planet-heating emissions. Over the past several years, they’ve made a slew of splashy announcements to fund […]
US v. Google redux: all the news from the ad tech trial
On April 17th, 2025, Judge Brinkema ruled that Google did act illegally to acquire and maintain monopoly power in online advertising. Now, DOJ and Google lawyers are returning to the courtroom to argue over whether this should lead to a Google breakup by forcing the […]
ChatGPT Soars to 800 Million Weekly Users, Revolutionizing AI Adoption Globally
Sam Altman Announces ChatGPT Surpasses 800 Million Weekly Active Users OpenAI’s flagship AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has reached a new milestone: 800 million weekly active users as of September 2025, according…
OpenAI, Jony Ive struggle with technical details on secretive new AI gadget
ChatGPT maker working with former Apple design boss to launch personal assistant.
Massive Missile Attack in Ukraine; France Faces Political Upheaval with Prime Minister’s Sudden Resignation – 10/6/2025, 4:24:31 PM
Key world news as of October 6, 2025, includes major political, military, and natural disaster events across several regions: Ukraine Conflict: Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, firing over…
AMD wins massive AI chip deal from OpenAI with stock sweetener
ChatGPT maker will be allowed to buy 10% of AMD for a penny per share.
AMD teams up with OpenAI to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip dominance
AMD is partnering with OpenAI to provide six gigawatts worth of processors for AI data centers, a move that challenges Nvidia’s AI chip market dominance. The five-year agreement aims to help OpenAI bolster its infrastructure to meet growing computational demands for AI applications like ChatGPT, […]
Sydney Rooftop Shooting Injures 20, Police Rule Out Terror Links – 10/6/2025, 8:29:38 AM
Key World News Headlines — October 6, 2025 U.S. Government and Domestic Politics National Guard Deployment to Portland: The White House is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon after…