University of Minnesota sued by student who says AI expulsion was part of a conspiracy
The student seeks over $1.3 million in damages and reversal of expulsion
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HP forced customers to wait 15 minutes for tech support - on purpose - backpedaled after backlash
After backlash, HP said it was just trying to raise awareness of its online support options
Facepalm: In what might be one of the biggest gaffs of the year, HP is trying to dislodge its foot from its mouth after getting caught intentionally forcing customers to wait for 15 minutes on technical support calls. Even HP's customer service staff criticized the bafflingly dumb move.
Dark mode could drain more battery than light mode, BBC study says
Were we fed one big lie all along?
Amazon MGM gains creative control over James Bond movie franchise
Jeff Bezos is asking social media followers who should play the next James Bond
MLB is testing robotic umpires in Spring Training, eyes 2026 implementation
The system gives teams two challenges per game
Users can now sign up for Meta's Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Rolling out in the US soon
Survey shows Elon Musk remains popular among Republicans, but both sides dislike Mark Zuckerberg
People's age plays a big factor in whether they like the billionaires
Make-A-Wish is auctioning off the chance to become an NPC in The Elder Scrolls 6
Have your American Express Black ready, this opportunity won't be cheap
In a nutshell: Bethesda has remained mostly radio silent regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 development since announcing the project in 2018. The silence ended on Monday when the studio revealed it would be developing an NPC based on the winner of an auction to benefit charity.
Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand
It rushed to market after the shooting of Brian Thompson
WTF?! The idea of using an app to book an escort of armed guards sounds like something from a cyberpunk dystopian tale, but that's what the Protector app does. It's using the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as an example of where Protector's services could have made a difference, and its popularity has been boosted by a pair of influencers who used the app in a viral video.
Ex-employees claim India's largest IT firm falsified records to bypass US visa rules
They allege that Tata Consultancy Services inflated org charts to appear visa-compliant
Bill Gates warns young people of four major global threats, including AI
But try not to worry, kids
Viktor Antonov, the artist behind Half-Life 2's City 17 and Dishonored, dies at 52
"Welcome to City 17... it's safer here."
Scientists engineer ultra-hard synthetic diamond from graphite
The lab-made diamond features a unique hexagonal lattice structure
Tech disruption hit white-collar jobs hard, but new opportunities are emerging
An uptick in search activity hints there is a more robust market ahead
The New York Times approves AI tools to assist journalists
Guidelines are in place to prevent misuse
Bolivians turn to Starlink smuggling amid slow internet and limited coverage
Bolivia is exploring options as a key satellite approaches the end of its operational life
Argentina's president retracts memecoin endorsement after insider cash-out triggers 95% crash
President's post boosted $LIBRA to $4.5 billion before the alleged rug pull
Reddit CEO confirms plans to introduce paywalls for exclusive content later this year
Current subreddits won't be affected
YouTube by the numbers: uncovering YouTube's ghost town of billions of unwatched, ignored videos
What 18 trillion YouTube guesses uncovered about the platform
The big picture: Google remains tight-lipped about many details surrounding YouTube's inner workings. And that's a problem, according to experts, given the platform's massive global reach and influence. But now, thanks to an innovative research approach, we're getting some of the first concrete figures from the platform.
AI notetakers are changing meetings, but not everyone is on board
Efficiency or invasion of privacy?
Noise-canceling headphones may be rewiring young brains, experts warn
Balance and moderation are key
The iconic Nokia N97 gets resurrected as a retro-inspired gaming handheld
The N97 lives again, but with D-pads instead of a keyboard
The world's largest mobile LED screen measures a whopping 767 inches
The screen is made wind-resistant to prevent it from toppling over
Stephen Curry's new shooting partner is a robot that never gets tired
High-tech hoops: AI-powered robots make their NBA debut
Happy birthday to You(Tube): Google's video-sharing platform turns 20
YouTube has forever changed how we share and consume video