Apple has issued a warning to its iPhone users, urging them to delete the commonly used Google Chrome browser due to concerns over digital privacy. The company’s video warning, titled “Privacy on iPhone: Flock,” uses a parody of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film “The Birds” to demonstrate how browser information can be easily tracked by advertisers. … Read more
The US has ended a decades-old trade loophole called the de minimis exemption, which allows package shipments valued at under $800 to enter the country without tariffs. This change, signed by President Donald Trump, goes into effect May 2 and is expected to increase prices for American consumers and slow down shipment times. The move … Read more
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University conducted an experiment where they staffed a fake software company entirely with AI agents. The results were chaotic and dismal, with the best-performing model only completing 24 percent of tasks. AI agents struggled with common sense, social skills, and navigating the internet, leading to self-deception and shortcuts that hindered their … Read more
Pharmaceutical companies are preparing for potential tariffs imposed by President Trump’s administration. The move adds to growing uncertainties in the sector, which is already facing changes under Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system. Eli Lilly, Vertex, and AbbVie are among the companies that may … Read more
A recent survey by JPMorgan has found that many investors believe a stagflation scenario in the US economy is more likely than a recession over the next year. The majority of respondents expect inflation to remain above 2% and stall economic growth, with one-in-five expecting inflation to exceed 3.5%. The trade war initiated by the … Read more
A recent surge in traffic has overwhelmed a popular website, resulting in an error message stating “429 Too Many Requests”. This issue is likely caused by an influx of users attempting to access the site simultaneously. The “429” status code indicates that the server has reached its maximum capacity and cannot handle any more requests … Read more
New York lawmakers are moving to ban Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships in a bid to curb the billionaire CEO’s influence. Senator Patricia Fahy and other Democrats have joined forces to remove a waiver allowing Tesla to operate five in-person dealerships, forcing the company to sell vehicles through dealer franchises instead. The move is seen as … Read more
The stock market is expected to be in focus this week as investors assess the outlook for the economy, inflation, interest rates, and corporate earnings. The major averages saw sharp gains last Friday, driven by hopes for a de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war. Wall Street’s first quarter earnings season hits full swing, with four … Read more
Bitcoin’s value surged near $95,000 on Friday morning, as investors took on more risk amid increased clarity about trade policy. The cryptocurrency remains below 2025 highs but has rebounded from April lows. This rally has energized some bitcoin bulls, including ARK Invest, which reiterates its target of reaching $1.5 million by 2030. Some crypto-related stocks … Read more
In a recent episode of “Anatomy of a Scene,” director Gavin O’Connor reveals the secrets behind a pivotal sequence from his movie “The Accountant 2.” The scene, which features actor Ben Affleck performing an impressive line dance with co-star Jon Bernthal, showcases Christian Wolff’s autistic character finding connection through social interactions. O’Connor explains that the … Read more