Dudelange, Luxembourg, May 22, 2025 — Apple’s AirTag, a compact Bluetooth tracker that seamlessly integrates with the Find My app, has become a go-to solution for keeping tabs on keys, wallets, luggage, and even pets. However, its sleek, coin-shaped design lacks a built-in attachment mechanism, making accessories essential for practical use. With the AirTag 2 … Read more
Egypt’s Nawy Raises $52M to Expand Proptech Dominance Across MENA Cairo, May 12, 2025 — Nawy, Africa’s largest property technology (proptech) platform, has secured $52 million in a Series A funding round, one of the largest for an African startup, to fuel its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Cairo-based … Read more
Whoop Faces Customer Backlash Over Controversial Upgrade Policy for New Fitness Trackers Boston, May 12, 2025 — Whoop, a leading fitness tracker company known for its subscription-based model and screen-less wearables, is grappling with significant customer backlash following the launch of its new Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG devices. The controversy stems from a shift … Read more
SoundCloud Faces Backlash Over AI Training Clause in Terms of Service Berlin, May 12, 2025 — SoundCloud, the music streaming platform known for its support of independent artists, is facing significant criticism after updating its terms of service in February 2024 to allow user-uploaded content to be used for artificial intelligence (AI) training. The change, … Read more
Trump Fires Copyright Office Director Amid AI Training Controversy Washington, D.C., May 12, 2025 — President Donald Trump has dismissed Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, days after her office released a report questioning the use of copyrighted materials in training artificial intelligence (AI) models. The move, confirmed … Read more
President Donald Trump fired Shira Perlmutter, the Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, according to multiple reports. The dismissal, first noted by CBS News and Politico, followed the firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Perlmutter, appointed by Hayden in October 2020, led the Copyright … Read more
Justified or not, Apple’s AirPods have become the default choice for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you’re shopping for an Android phone, however, the options aren’t so obvious. That’s where we can help: We’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds over the years, so we’ve broken down our top recommendations … Read more
Orca AI Secures $23M to Propel Autonomous Shipping May 30, 2024 Tel Aviv, Israel — Orca AI, a leading provider of AI-powered maritime navigation solutions, has raised $23 million in a Series B funding round to advance its autonomous shipping technology. The round was led by OCV Partners and Mizmaa Ventures, with participation from Ankona … Read more
The Morning After: Reflecting on the Nintendo Switch’s Enduring Legacy By Staff Writer May 6, 2025 As Nintendo officially unveiled the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on May 5, 2025, fans and industry analysts alike are taking a moment to reflect on the legacy of the original Nintendo Switch, a console that redefined gaming since … Read more
On May 5, 2025, Pinterest announced enhancements to its visual search capabilities, integrating more AI-powered features to improve user experience and refine search functionality. These updates aim to make Pinterest a more intuitive visual search engine, particularly for hard-to-describe concepts like aesthetics, styles, or vibes. Here’s a detailed overview based on available information: Key Updates … Read more