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Amazon Tests Direct Brand Referrals to Combat Out-of-Stock Issues
Amazon is piloting a groundbreaking feature that redirects shoppers to brand websites when products are unavailable in their inventory. This strategic shift marks a significant change in Amazon's approach, potentially benefiting both customers seeking specific products and brands wanting direct customer relationships.
Google Calendar Removes Cultural Celebrations from Default Display, Sparking Debate
Google has quietly removed several significant cultural observances like Black History Month and Pride Month from its default Calendar display, citing maintenance challenges. The controversial change affects over 500 million users globally while coinciding with broader corporate shifts in diversity initiatives.
Microsoft Bolsters AI Infrastructure with Massive Solar Power Investment
Microsoft expands its renewable energy portfolio with a 389-megawatt solar power purchase to support growing AI operations. The strategic investment includes three solar projects across Illinois and Texas, advancing the company's goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030.
Tech Giants Unite: Apple and Microsoft Follow Google in Controversial Gulf Renaming
Major tech companies are implementing a coordinated change to rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in their mapping applications. The shift follows a recent executive order from President Trump, with Google leading the transition and Apple and Microsoft quickly following suit.
Apple Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability Affecting iPhone Security
Apple releases urgent security updates to address a zero-day exploit that could bypass USB Restricted Mode on locked iPhones and iPads. The vulnerability, discovered by Citizen Lab researcher Bill Marczak, has been actively exploited in sophisticated targeted attacks.
Microsoft to Hand Over $22B Military Mixed-Reality Contract to Anduril
Microsoft plans to transfer its $22 billion IVAS military contract to defense tech company Anduril, pending government approval. The deal would give Anduril full control of the mixed-reality program while retaining Microsoft Azure as the cloud platform.
Elon Musk Launches $97.4B Hostile Takeover Bid for OpenAI
Elon Musk and a coalition of investors have made a dramatic $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, sparking tension with CEO Sam Altman. The takeover attempt highlights growing conflicts over OpenAI's direction and mission, with Musk advocating for a return to open-source development.
Meta's Strategic Shift: Mass Layoffs Amid Aggressive AI Talent Hunt
Meta announces 3,600 job cuts while simultaneously launching an expedited hiring process for AI expertise. The restructuring reflects the company's pivot towards artificial intelligence development as it aims to compete with rivals like OpenAI and DeepSeek.
Siri Voice Command Saves Stroke Victim's Life in 48-Hour Ordeal
A 70-year-old Florida man credits Apple's Siri for saving his life after being incapacitated by a stroke for two days. Unable to reach a phone, he used voice commands to contact his daughter, leading to a swift emergency response that proved critical to his survival.