Your AI Questions Answered: Navigating the Uncanny Valley
This article introduces Uncanny Valley's first Q&A session focused on answering important and common questions about artificial intelligence, addressing users' concerns and curiosity regarding AI technologies.
Eric Dolan Appointed as Head of North America at Bolt Insight
Eric Dolan joins Bolt Insight as Head of North America with 15 years of experience in insight leadership, aiming to advance BoltChatAI's growth.
Elon Musk Promotes Grok 4 AI Despite Criticism Over Controversial Chatbot Remarks
Elon Musk introduced Grok 4, a new AI system, during a livestream with his xAI team. He described current AI technologies as primitive and not fit for serious commercial use. This comes amid controversy regarding antisemitic posts generated by a chatbot associated with the project.
Top 42 Prime Day Gaming Deals on Games, Hardware, and Accessories
Prime Day offers incredible deals on gaming hardware, games, controllers, headsets, storage, and board games. Highlights include major discounts on titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Splatoon 3, gaming laptops, VR headsets, and specialized controllers. This sale is ideal for gamers looking to upgrade their gear and expand their game library affordably.
Apple Announces COO Transition as Jeff Williams Prepares to Retire
Apple is transitioning its COO role from Jeff Williams, a key figure behind major product launches, to Sabih Khan, the current VP of operations. Williams will retire at year's end but will oversee design and health projects until then, with the design team reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook after his departure. Khan brings 30 years of experience, having managed Apple's vast supply chain amid global trade challenges.
Top Laptop Deals for Prime Day You Shouldn't Miss
Prime Day offers excellent laptop discounts across Apple MacBooks, Microsoft Surfaces, gaming laptops, Chromebooks, and computer accessories. Significant savings include $150 off the M4 MacBook Air and reduced prices on Asus gaming laptops and Elgato accessories. Great deals cater to various preferences and budgets, making it an ideal time to buy a laptop.
Top Prime Day Deals on Essential Charging Accessories
Prime Day offers significant discounts on a variety of charging accessories, including power banks, wall chargers, and multi-port stations from trusted brands like Anker and Belkin. These deals, valid through July 11th, are ideal for simplifying device charging at home, outdoors, or on the go.
Great Discounts on Apple AirPods for Prime Day: Up to $150 Off
Apple's AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max are heavily discounted for Prime Day, with savings up to $150. The AirPods Pro 2 feature improved ANC, sound quality, and hearing aid functions, while the AirPods 4 and Max offer competitive features and high-end comfort, making this a prime opportunity for Apple audio product buyers.
Polymarket Controversy Erupts Over Zelensky's Attire
A bet on Polymarket about whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would wear a suit has caused a controversy among crypto gamblers risking millions of dollars. This dispute highlights the volatile nature of prediction markets.
Microsoft's Compact 12-inch Surface Pro Now $685 on Prime Day – A Smart Buy
Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro is a compact, redesigned tablet powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chip. Available at $685 during Prime Day at Best Buy, it's a competitive deal compared to $699.99 at Amazon and Microsoft. Its fanless design, long battery life, and sturdier keyboard make it a solid Windows 11 device, ideal for work and casual use, with room for software improvements in tablet mode.
Google Introduces New Gmail Feature to Simplify Email Unsubscriptions
Google's new Gmail feature, Manage subscriptions, helps users effortlessly view and unsubscribe from frequent subscription emails, streamlining inbox management. It's rolling out gradually on web, Android, and iOS, available to personal and workspace accounts in select countries.
Samsung S90D OLED TV Hits Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day - Ideal for Gamers
The 2024 Samsung S90D OLED TV is available at its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Day, featuring QD-OLED technology, gaming-optimized specs, and excellent value compared to the newer 2025 S90F model. It's an excellent buy for gamers and tech enthusiasts despite minor software annoyances.
Zoom Launches New Standalone App for Meta Quest VR Headsets to Enhance Video Calls
Zoom has launched a standalone app for Meta Quest VR headsets, enabling users to join or host meetings with Meta Avatars. The app supports all Zoom licenses and multiple Meta Quest models. It includes passthrough mode for seeing the real environment and advances Zoom's AI avatar technology for virtual meetings.
Waymo Launches Teen Accounts, Aiming for Profit and Social Impact
Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car company, has launched individual accounts for teenagers. This move is designed to attract a new customer segment and potentially create notable social impact by changing how teens access autonomous transportation.
European Media Consortium Unveils EU-Supported Chatbot to Combat Online Disinformation
European media leaders launch ChatEurope, an EU-backed chatbot that delivers journalist-verified information to counter online disinformation. Supported by major news organisations and developed using advanced AI technologies, this initiative aims to enhance the reliability of online content.
Collaborative AI Satellite and Sea Drone Platform Enhances Maritime Security in Europe
An Irish startup, Ubotica, partners with Dutch firms Fugro and DTACT to develop an AI-driven maritime security platform for Europe. The system combines data from satellites, drones, and underwater vehicles to monitor critical underwater infrastructure and enhance surveillance of maritime activities.
Parspec Secures $20M Series A to Revolutionize Construction Procurement with AI
Parspec, an AI-driven startup aimed at improving efficiency in construction supply chains, has raised $20 million in Series A funding. The company helps sales agents and distributors to efficiently bid and supply construction products.
Microsoft, OpenAI, and US Teachers’ Union Collaborate to Introduce AI Training in Education
Microsoft, OpenAI, and a US teachers’ union are joining forces to launch the National Academy for AI Instruction, designed to deliver accessible AI training to educators across the United States. This initiative seeks to enhance teachers' capabilities in using artificial intelligence technologies in the classroom, promoting innovative educational practices and better preparing students for a technology-driven future.
Q2 2025 Sees Surge in Global Venture Capital, Dominated by Large AI Investments
Global venture funding rose to $91 billion in Q2 2025, driven by a significant increase in large funding rounds focused on AI companies. This shift indicates a trend of capital concentration towards bigger ventures in the tech space, highlighting the growing prominence of AI innovation in the investment landscape.
TikTok's Future in US App Stores Brightens with Proposed Sale and New Version
TikTok is close to finalizing a sale to non-Chinese investors including Oracle to comply with the US divest-or-ban law. ByteDance will keep a minority stake. The new app version, M2, is set to launch in September, replacing the original which will be disabled by March 2026. Approval from the Chinese government is required amid trade tensions. Oracle secured a significant government cloud discount as part of the deal.