Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision, a feature that enables its AI-powered assistant to view and understand the context of your online activities in real-time. This update aims to provide users with enhanced verbal assistance, similar to an on-call assistant, while browsing the web. Copilot Vision is now available in preview for Pro subscribers through Copilot … Read more
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating out teammate Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton by nearly two-tenths of a second. This result has left the battle for pole position wide open. The team’s strong form continued with McLaren leading the field in both … Read more
Fiserv’s Frank Bisignano faces new challenge in leading Social Security President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fiserv Inc.’s CEO, Frank Bisignano, to lead the US Social Security Administration. As the head of a nearly 60,000-person agency, Bisignano will oversee benefits for approximately 71.6 million Americans. The nomination comes at a critical time, as estimates suggest benefit … Read more
In a rare move, actress Tilda Swinton has revealed her desire to speak with former US President Donald Trump about his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod. This unusual request comes after Trump spoke publicly about his deceased mother during his 2016 presidential campaign. Swinton’s interest in discussing the topic stems from her own complicated feelings … Read more
Millions of Americans will soon receive refund checks for allegedly being scammed out of their money by credit repair companies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is overseeing the distribution of refunds after winning a lawsuit against major credit repair firms, including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com. The CFPB found that these companies charged illegal advance … Read more
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is facing significant challenges from rebel uprisings on multiple fronts, as his key ally Iran begins to withdraw its military support. The Syrian government has been battling opposition forces in various cities, including Homs, where rebels declared a full capture of the strategic city earlier this week. Iran’s decision to start … Read more
President Trump has nominated Gail Slater, a former FTC enforcement attorney and tech policy adviser, to serve as the assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. This move is seen as a crucial step in enforcing antitrust laws against Big Tech monopolists. Slater’s appointment is expected to be a significant blow to … Read more
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has raised questions about the security measures in place for top executives at major tech companies. While some pay modest amounts, others spend millions to protect their CEOs. Thompson had an in-house security detail but was alone when shot outside a Manhattan hotel. This incident highlights the importance … Read more
US Postal Service’s Electric Vehicle Plans Under Threat Amid Executive Orders. The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering scrapping contracts aimed at electrifying the US Postal Service’s delivery fleet, as part of a broader set of executive orders targeting electric vehicles. According to three sources familiar with the plans, this move could have significant implications … Read more
Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the country’s 2024 presidential election process due to allegations of Russian interference, according to a historic decision announced on Friday. The ruling means that the scheduled second-round runoff between centrist candidate Elena Lasconi and ultranationalist Calin Georgescu will not take place. The court based its decision on Article 146(f) of … Read more