'We're not changing it': MapQuest hits No. 1 in App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America MapQuest is now ranked the highest it's ever been in the App Store — here's why. Tom’s Guide · Sep 1
Data Darbar: Trump backs server farm boom as protests grow in US TOI correspondent in Washington : US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind one of the most contentious aspects of America's artificial-intelligence boom, risking support of his own MAGA base by warning that communities which reject data centers will end up “backwards and poor.” The Times of India · Sep 1
Nvidia pours $3.5 billion into MediaTek — company will adopt NVLink Fusion for its custom AI accelerators Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek as the companies expand their partnership into custom AI infrastructure with NVLink Fusion, local AI computing, and automotive platforms. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 1
Google Messages finally has custom backgrounds and themes — here’s how to personalize your chats You can now set custom wallpapers and themes in Google Messages, and it's easy to do so. TechRadar · Sep 1
Marvell Stock: The AI Growth Story Is Getting Bigger, But the Google Deal Is Still a Problem Marvell's AI growth is accelerating, but Google's payoff will take time. Barchart · Sep 1
The Google TV Streamer just got a huge price hike — you're way better off with an Apple TV 4K or Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K now Google's TV streamer has gone up 50% in the US, with other countries set to follow. TechRadar · Sep 1
New Apple TV 4K just got a unexpected bonus, as Google TV Streamer suffers a price hike The new Apple TV couldn't come at a better time – a major rival just got a lot more expensive T3 · Sep 1
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’ The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Why Is Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Right Before the Big September Product Launch Event? Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO days before its September event, with John Ternus taking charge as speculation builds over new iPhones. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Bugs Bunny Is Still America's Favorite Looney Tune as 'Coyote vs. Acme' Scores at the Box Office Warner Bros. once decided that Coyote vs. Acme was worth more sitting on a shelf than playing in movie theaters. American audiences are now providing some evidence to the contrary. The rescued Looney Tunes movie opened to approximately $15.5 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, landing at… Latin Times · Sep 1
The Fitbit revival continues with a special edition Pokémon Air – available to pre-order now Bedtimes are more fun when there's Pokémon involved – at least where Fitbit is concerned T3 · Sep 1
Chatbots Are Getting Better at Spotting Suicide Risk, But Significant Gaps Still Remain: Study The findings are based on more than 50,000 simulated conversations involving users experiencing severe mental health crises. International Business Times · Sep 1
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox moved into EU regulatory section for 'very large platforms' — must defend rights, electoral processes and public security ChatGPT just qualified as a Very Large Online Search Engine, giving the European Commission greater oversight over it. TechRadar · Sep 1
Website performance is the new defining metric for AI search Why faster, more reliable websites have an edge as AI changes search. TechRadar · Sep 1
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Trump's map wars continue: After Google's switch, Apple asked to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' too President Trump requested Apple rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its Maps app. This move follows an executive order and escalates trade tensions with Canada. Google Maps has already updated its platform for United States users. Canadian officials have criticized the renaming, citing treaty violations. Indigenous groups also voiced…
Android Central · Sep 1 Google raises prices on the TV Streamer and Nest cameras effective today Google just hiked prices on the TV Streamer, Nest cameras, and doorbells, making older hardware up to $50 pricier.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Meta wants to know how old you are — and its AI could study your photos, likes and online habits Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns against them
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.
Android Central · Sep 1 Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is shaping up to be Google’s best beta yet Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 brings a smoother Pixel experience, fixes plenty of bugs, boosts scam protection, and gets Google one step closer to the stable release.
France 24 · Aug 31 Nepal disaster: Fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being inundated with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions…
The Independent UK · Aug 31 MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart
Barchart · Aug 31 Marvell Stock Set Several New Records in Q2. What It Will Take for MRVL to Hit New Highs. The company raised revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 and 2028.
Android Central · Aug 31 Not good: Google's Video Boost offers nothing but static for Pixel 11 Pro users The Pixel 11 Pro launch is marred by emerging audio static issues when recording videos with "Video Boost" enabled.
Barchart · Aug 31 Dear Baidu Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 1 Baidu is set to become dual-primary listed on Sept. 1, giving investors a fresh reason to watch BIDU stock.
Windows Central · Aug 31 Microsoft executive vice president bemoans employees sending him "AI slop," saying "This is a doom loop." — Maybe take some responsibility? 🤔 Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.