Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his decision to appoint Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as head of the Shin Bet security agency, following criticism from a key US senator and opposition leaders. The appointment was announced on Monday, despite Sharvit’s past criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies. Netanyahu had initially pushed back against a … Read more
A new revival of David Mamet’s 1983 classic, Glengarry Glen Ross, is set to open at The Palace Theatre on Broadway. Directed by Patrick Marber, the cast features Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr as four salesmen competing in a cutthroat Chicago real estate office. The play follows their desperate attempts to sell worthless … Read more
Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, leaving customers with concerns about their personal data. The company, which offers DNA analysis and genetic disease research, has 15 million users worldwide. Of those, 85% have given consent for their data to be used in research. As the company searches for a buyer, consumer advocates are … Read more
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has expressed concern that protectionist policies are resurfacing globally. The warning comes as US President Donald Trump prepares to impose tariffs on various countries. Fink believes the shift towards protectionism poses significant risks to global trade and economic stability, echoing his earlier warnings in 2020 when the pandemic first started … Read more
Google Fi subscribers can now enable Rich Communication Services (RCS) on their iPhones with the launch of iOS 18.4. This feature, touted by Google as offering “high-res photo and video sharing, typing indicators, and read receipts” for iOS-Android conversations. To activate RCS on your iPhone, head to Settings > Apps > Messages and toggle on … Read more
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has outlined his vision for the company’s future, focusing on creating a culture of innovation driven by customer needs and an engineering-first mindset. The new approach emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and a relentless focus on delivering solutions that solve customers’ problems. Tan highlighted Intel’s commitment to customer-centricity, stating that spending time with … Read more
As part of the Yahoo family of brands, AOL uses cookies and personal data for various purposes. To understand what this means for you, let’s break it down. AOL operates multiple sites and apps, including Yahoo and its digital advertising service, Yahoo Advertising. When using these services, a cookie may be stored on your device … Read more
Apple is expected to announce iOS 19 at WWDC25 in about two months, but a new rumor suggests that the update will drop support for three older iPhone models: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. These phones were released in September 2018. The rumor comes from an anonymous source on X who has … Read more
OpenAI has secured a record-breaking $40 billion funding round, valuing the company at $300 billion, led by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank. The massive investment comes as the company is on the verge of releasing new models and hardware, including an upgraded image generator that is drawing millions of users. According to OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, the … Read more
A New Mexico judge has ruled that some records related to the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman will remain private, despite the estate’s efforts to keep them under wraps. The estate had sought to block the release of autopsy reports, toxicology results, and photos of the deceased couple’s bodies, citing concerns over a “media … Read more