The Federal Trade Commission investigates AI chatbots masquerading as companions, issuing orders to 7 companies for data on potential harmful effects on youth, scrutinizing how firms assess and mitigate risks to minors.
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 with groundbreaking audio, fitness tracking, and real-time translation capabilities, setting a new standard for wireless earbuds.
Garmin unveils the Fenix 8 Pro, a groundbreaking smartwatch boasting satellite and cellular connectivity, allowing users to send messages and location data via inReach technology; the microLED model retails at $2,000, while the AMOLED variant starts at $1,200.
Amazon Echo Show devices mysteriously consume excessive data, up to 4 GB in 24 hours, even when largely inactive, raising concerns about potential software issues, device updates, cached content downloads, or the Amazon Sidewalk mesh network's impact.
The sports industry confronts a generational shift as younger fans aged 18-34 demand unique experiences, shorter attention spans, premium live events, heavy social media usage, and mobile betting opportunities, presenting growth for sports like volleyball, combat sports, soccer, and basketball.
Microsoft's animated Copilot AI integrates with Samsung's 2025 TV and monitor lineup, providing movie recommendations, show recaps, and answering queries, rolling out now on Samsung's latest TVs and smart monitors with plans for LG TV integration.
Taco Bell faces backlash as customers express dissatisfaction with AI-powered drive-thrus, leading the fast-food chain to pause the rollout of this technology amid concerns over incorrect orders and subpar experiences, prompting a reevaluation of AI's deployment in high-volume locations.
China unveils ambitious 5-year plan to accelerate development of brain-computer interface technology, aiming to create groundbreaking medical devices and consumer products that directly link the brain to computers, with Chinese companies already testing BCI implants in patients.
Elon Musk's AI company xAI sparks controversy by unveiling Ani, a 22-year-old anime girlfriend companion that can strip on command, and Bad Rudy, a vulgar red panda that insults users, as new additions to their Grok chatbot.
Apple sends out invitations for its annual September event, set for the 9th, where it will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, alongside updates to Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, HomePod mini, and potential software launches, promising an 'awe dropping' showcase.