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Microsoft teases lifelike avatar AI tech but gives no release date

by Glenn Chapman - April 20, 2024 - 5:57pm

Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars -- but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep...

Reddit files to go public as 'RDDT' on NYSE

by Glenn Chapman - February 23, 2024 - 7:43am

Reddit on Thursday told US stock regulators that it plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RDDT".

Apple sales lose ground, but iPhone growth strong

by Glenn Chapman - November 3, 2023 - 1:07pm

Apple on Thursday reported that sales fell for the fourth consecutive quarter when compared to the prior year, but profit rose on the back iPhones and services.

A year after Musk's Twitter takeover, X remains mired in turmoil

by Glenn Chapman - October 26, 2023 - 3:13pm

A year ago Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, taking the platform on a journey that has resulted in lost money, advertisers and trust.

Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger

by Glenn Chapman - September 12, 2023 - 8:24am

Apple unveiled its new iPhone lineup on Tuesday, with its Lightning charger ports replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union.

Musk rebrands Twitter, replacing bird logo with X

by Glenn Chapman - July 25, 2023 - 10:05am

Elon Musk killed off the Twitter logo on Monday, replacing the world-recognized blue bird with a white X as the tycoon accelerates his efforts to transform the floundering social media giant.

Rising iPhone sales help Apple beat forecasts

by Glenn Chapman - May 5, 2023 - 11:03am

Apple on Thursday said iPhone sales and money made from services powered quarterly earnings that beat forecasts, despite inflation pressure and the slowing global economy.

Twitter drops media tags in latest changes

by Glenn Chapman - April 22, 2023 - 1:48pm

Twitter has dropped "state-affiliated" and "government-funded" labels from media accounts after widespread complaints, according to a review Friday of many high-profile pages.

Twitter cuts more staff as Musk turmoil grows

by Glenn Chapman - February 28, 2023 - 7:46am

Reports of more layoffs at Twitter landed on Monday as owner Elon Musk waded into a racism controversy that risked pushing advertisers further away from the struggling platform.

Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts

by Glenn Chapman - February 18, 2023 - 8:54am

Microsoft's nascent Bing chatbot turning testy or even threatening is likely because it essentially mimics what it learned from online conversations, analysts and academics said on Friday.

CES gadget gala looks to shake off economic gloom

by Glenn Chapman - January 5, 2023 - 3:09pm

The annual CES consumer electronics extravaganza throws open its doors in Las Vegas on Thursday as the industry looks to the latest innovations to help cure the pain from an ailing global economy.

Elon Musk says he will step down as Twitter CEO

by Glenn Chapman - December 21, 2022 - 9:50am

Elon Musk late Tuesday said he will resign as chief executive of Twitter once he finds a replacement.

Musk relaunches Twitter Blue after fake account fiasco

by Glenn Chapman - December 13, 2022 - 8:13am

Elon Musk relaunched a subscription service for Twitter on Monday after a first attempt saw an embarrassing spate of fake accounts that scared advertisers and cast doubt on the site's future.

Twitter owner Musk signals new 'war' against Apple

by Glenn Chapman - November 29, 2022 - 10:07am

In recent weeks, half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers have announced they are suspending or have otherwise "seemingly stopped advertising on Twitter," an analysis conducted by nonprofit watchdog group Media Matters...

Meta says China-based campaign aimed at US election

by Glenn Chapman - September 28, 2022 - 9:23am

Meta said Tuesday it derailed a campaign out of China to influence upcoming US elections by posing as people in the United States taking sides on "hot button" issues.

Court clash shows Musk battle plan in Twitter fight

by Glenn Chapman - August 25, 2022 - 7:39am

Attorneys for Elon Musk and Twitter squared off in court Wednesday over the key issue of fake accounts, showing potential battle lines for the trial over whether the Tesla boss can be forced to conclude his $44 billion...

Musk ditches Twitter deal, triggering defiant response

by Glenn Chapman - July 9, 2022 - 8:59am

Elon Musk on Friday pulled the plug on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, accusing the social media giant of "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.

Apple bares message recall, 'wish list' features

by Glenn Chapman - June 7, 2022 - 10:53am

Apple chief Tim Cook and his team showed off coming innovations during a keynote presentation at its first developers conference to be held at its campus in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino -- and the first...

Elon Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump

by Glenn Chapman - May 11, 2022 - 9:38am

Elon Musk on Tuesday said he would lift Twitter's ban on former US president Donald Trump if Musk's deal to buy the global messaging platform is successful.

Facebook hits anti-vaccine campaign harassing doctors

by Glenn Chapman - December 2, 2021 - 10:14am

Facebook's parent company Meta said Wednesday it had derailed an anti-vaccine campaign that harassed medical workers, journalists and elected officials, in a signal of the ongoing pressure from coronavirus pandemic-tied...

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