Uber is cutting 23% of its human resources organization, a significant reduction to a department responsible for recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and workplace operations at the ride-hailing and delivery company. The cuts are focused on Uber’s People Division, also described in reports as the HR and workplace division. Multiple outlets reported the reduction as roughly…
Microsoft has introduced a new tool aimed at helping software developers test how AI systems behave by using plain-language text descriptions to generate those tests, according to recent reports. The tool is designed for developers building AI-powered applications and agents, with an emphasis on behavior: how a model responds in given situations, whether it follows…
SpaceX is targeting a fixed IPO roadshow price of $135 per share that would value the company at about $1.75 trillion, according to a source cited in recent reports. The planned pricing would set up one of the largest public offerings ever attempted in the U.S. market. The same reports say SpaceX is aiming to…
Meta is making a new push to sell artificial intelligence agents to businesses, positioning the tools as a fresh revenue stream as the company works to diversify beyond its core advertising business. The effort puts Meta in more direct competition with other major tech companies racing to sell enterprise AI products. It also signals a…
Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing the company of putting profit ahead of safety in the development and deployment of its artificial intelligence products. The lawsuit names OpenAI and Altman and was brought by the state of Florida. It alleges that the defendants prioritized commercial interests over safeguards designed…
Iran and the United States exchanged strikes again as efforts to reach an agreement to end the war remained unresolved, keeping the conflict on edge after more than three months of fighting. The latest round of attacks included U.S. strikes on Iranian sites, according to reporting referenced in recent headlines. The back-and-forth came as Iranian…
U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian missiles that were targeting American troops in Kuwait, U.S. Central Command said, in the latest reported exchange amid heightened tensions in the Gulf. Central Command said the interceptions involved two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces stationed in Kuwait. The statement did not identify the specific base or location…
ASUS has announced what it calls its first 24.5-inch OLED esports monitor with a 540Hz refresh rate, unveiling the new display as part of its latest gaming hardware lineup tied to Computex 2026. The monitor is being positioned under ASUS’ Republic of Gamers branding as an esports-focused product built around a 24.5-inch OLED panel. ASUS’…
Nvidia on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence chip aimed at bringing advanced AI computing directly to personal computers, expanding the company’s reach beyond its dominant business in data-center processors. The chip, introduced through Nvidia’s own newsroom and covered by outlets including Reuters, CNBC, the BBC, and The New York Times, is designed for AI-enabled…
Scotland’s former leader told a court she should not be held responsible for the embezzlement of party funds carried out by her estranged husband, rejecting any suggestion that she shared blame for the missing money. The case centers on allegations that her husband improperly took funds from their political party. In court, the former leader…
Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a new flagship Surface device that pairs Windows with an NVIDIA RTX Spark chip. The company positioned the Laptop Ultra as its most powerful Surface to date, highlighting performance aimed at demanding workloads and the next generation of AI-accelerated PC experiences. The Surface Laptop Ultra was unveiled by…
A tornado warning was issued for parts of the Kansas City area early Monday, covering Clay and Jackson counties until 2 a.m., as severe storms moved through the metro. The warning came as storm conditions intensified overnight, with multiple outlets reporting hazardous weather across the region. The Kansas City Star reported the tornado warning for…