May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum E-commerce veteran Marc Lore unveiled Wonder Create, an AI-powered platform that allows anyone to build a virtual restaurant brand in under a minute. The system leverages Wonder's network of 120 programmable kitchens, which use robotics and a 700-ingredient library. Lore envisions influencers, trainers, and even Disney using the tool to launch custom food brands. The initiative aims to democratize restaurant creation while solving consistency issues that plagued earlier ghost kitchen models. View more
May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Tech layoffs continue in 2025, with more than 22,000 workers affected so far. This article provides a comprehensive, month-by-month list of known layoffs, from Amazon to X, highlighting the ongoing impact of AI and automation on the tech workforce. View more
May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In 2025, OpenAI rolled out major updates to ChatGPT, including GPT-5, voice mode improvements, and shopping features. The chatbot faced rising competition from Google and DeepSeek, legal challenges over copyright and teenage safety, and a record 300 million weekly active users. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google's Android 17 update prioritizes practical improvements over flashy AI features. Key additions include app bubbles for faster multitasking, native controller remapping for gamers, and enhanced one-time location permissions. After using the beta, the update feels like a thoughtful polish that addresses everyday user frustrations. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung's One UI 9 beta introduces Driving Insights, an AI-powered app that tracks driving behavior like speed, braking, and steering. It provides daily or weekly summaries and can set geofencing alerts. While raising privacy concerns, the data may help reduce insurance premiums. The feature is available on Galaxy S26 series phones. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung is reportedly considering dropping Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) for the Exynos 2700 chip, which could result in higher temperatures for some Galaxy S27 models. The decision is driven by cost and yield concerns. However, Samsung is also introducing other cooling measures, such as a heat-path block and side-by-side DRAM placement, which might compensate. The final performance impact remains to be seen when the phones launch next year. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Netflix is quietly building a new internal studio dedicated to generative AI-powered short-form animation. Called INKubator, the studio aims to produce AI-made animated shorts that could soon appear on the platform. The company has already posted job listings for technology and creative roles, signaling a serious investment in AI-driven content production. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Sony launched the Xperia 1 VIII with an AI Camera Assistant meant to enhance photos. However, the company's own comparison images show the AI results to be washed out and overexposed. Social media users have ridiculed the marketing, casting doubt on the feature's value. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in balancing AI automation with photographic expertise. View more
May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BTS member Jung Kook is the face of Calvin Klein Jeans' spring campaign, photographed by Mert Alas at New York's Grand Central Terminal. The ads showcase key spring looks including '90s straight fit jeans and oversized monogram T-shirts. The campaign launches on calvinklein.com and across global out-of-home placements. Jung Kook has been a brand ambassador for Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear since last March. View more
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