Whoop, a leading fitness and health tracking wearable company, has closed a massive $575 million Series G funding round at an impressive valuation of $10.1 billion. This significant investment brings together prominent investors, including sovereign wealth funds, major health institutions, and well-known athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James. The funding round strengthens Whoop’s position … Read more
Shares of India’s largest airline, IndiGo, surged over 9% on Wednesday after the airline named industry veteran William Walsh as its new chief executive. Walsh, 64, will join the airline in early August and brings extensive experience leading large-scale airline operations. The move comes days after Pieter Elbers stepped down as IndiGo’s top boss amid … Read more
Meta lost two high-profile lawsuits last week, finding the company liable for putting teen mental health at risk. A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay a $375 million fine after finding the company violated state law by prioritizing addictive design features over user safety. In Los Angeles, a jury found Meta 70% liable and … Read more
In Castlewood, S.D., residents are empathizing with Bryon Noem, the husband of Governor Kristi Noem. A recent tabloid photo leak has sparked surprise and sympathy in the community, where everyone knows the Noems. The photos, which featured Bryon in revealing attire, led one rancher to jokingly suspect that they were Photoshopped using artificial intelligence (A.I.). … Read more
Social media has become increasingly clear in its dangers, especially for kids. Experts like Aza Raskin have warned about the addictive nature of platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Recently, a jury in California found Meta, the owner of these platforms, liable for harming mental health. Another case in New Mexico ruled that Meta must pay … Read more
Kristi Noem, also known as “ICE Barbie,” has had her love for cosplay back in the spotlight after a shocking revelation about her husband’s secret life. Bryon Noem, Kristi’s husband and the former head of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was reportedly leading a double life as a cross-dresser. This new information raises … Read more
NBA star Steph Curry posted a 15-second clip on Tuesday showing off what might be a new wearable launch from Google. The video features Curry dribbling and shooting, followed by the Google logo, but it’s the gray wristband on his wrist that caught attention. The band has neon orange piping and no screen, similar to … Read more
Apple is working on an updated version of Siri that can handle multiple commands in a single query. This feature will allow users to make multi-step requests, such as getting directions and sending those directions to someone in a message. The new Siri will be more intelligent than before, understanding what’s on the user’s screen … Read more
Intel’s newly launched Binary Optimization Tool (BOT) is generating buzz in the tech world, particularly among gamers and developers. The tool, designed to optimize performance, has been shown to deliver significant boosts in certain applications, including Object Remover and HDR. However, the introduction of BOT has raised concerns about its impact on benchmarking tools like … Read more
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with the $400 million ballroom project on the former site of the White House East Wing, citing a lack of congressional approval. The project, which aims to create a massive 89,000 square foot space, was initiated without oversight and did not comply with federal … Read more