A legal challenge filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office aims to strip Elon Musk’s X Corp. of its ownership over the “Twitter” and “Tweet” trademarks. The startup, Operation Bluebird, argues the branding has been abandoned, seeking to repurpose the legacy identity for a new social media platform.
Elon Musk’s X Corp. has launched a legal offensive against Operation Bluebird, a startup attempting to seize the defunct Twitter trademark. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, accuses the newcomers of attempting to capitalize on the platform’s remaining goodwill by rebranding their own site under the legacy name and familiar bird motif.
With quarterly revenue reaching $96.2 billion, Nvidia is on the precipice of a historic financial milestone. The chipmaker’s latest earnings report reveals a staggering $10 billion jump over the previous quarter, positioning the company to join the elite tier of tech giants that consistently clear $100 billion in a single three-month period.
After years of litigation, Meta has committed to a sweeping set of safety restrictions for Instagram and Facebook users under 18. The settlement, brokered by 51 US states and territories, forces a fundamental shift in how the platforms handle teen engagement and algorithmic curation for at least the next decade.
Most portable projectors demand a sacrifice: either you accept a dim, washed-out image or you haul around a heavy, noisy home theater unit. Anker’s new Nebula X1 attempts to bridge this divide, offering a 3,500 ANSI lumen triple-laser 4K display that manages to balance cinematic quality with surprising mobility.
A blue icon now marks the first entry in Apple Maps search results as the company initiates its rollout of paid business placements. Following a March announcement, these advertisements are appearing across the United States and Canada, signaling a shift in how the navigation app surfaces local commercial locations.
Google is refining its voice-processing capabilities with the introduction of Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a model designed to strip out verbal stumbles like "ums" and "ahs" in real time. The update, rolling out to macOS and Android users, aims to replace manual editing with intelligent, context-aware speech recognition.
The Steve Jobs Theater will host Apple’s latest product reveal on September 9 at 1PM ET. Under the banner of “Surprise and shine,” the event marks a significant transition for the technology giant, serving as the first major keynote presided over by incoming CEO John Ternus.
Xbox owners will soon be able to convert physical game discs into digital entitlements, a move Microsoft frames as a cornerstone of its long-term game preservation strategy. The feature allows players to verify their ownership by inserting a disc, effectively bridging the gap between legacy media and the modern digital ecosystem.
Priced at $899, the translucent green Xbox Series X arrives on November 13th to mark the brand’s 25th anniversary. Preorders for the limited-edition console open August 27th at 10AM ET, with Microsoft bundling a full-game download of Halo: Combat Evolved to honor the hardware's nostalgic roots.
Meta is shedding approximately 8,000 staff members as the tech giant pivots its massive capital reserves toward artificial intelligence. Management confirmed the headcount reduction in an internal memo, framing the layoffs as a necessary trade-off to accommodate staggering expenditures on the company’s ambitious Superintelligence Labs and future core operations.
Facing a coalition of 29 state attorneys general, Meta has agreed to stringent new safety protocols for minor users to settle a high-stakes lawsuit. The deal forces the tech giant to implement rigorous age verification and usage limits, effectively curbing the reach of its recommendation algorithms for younger demographics.
Amazon-owned Ring is rolling out a new encryption method called TAKE, or Throw Away the Key Encryption, designed to restrict the company's ability to provide clear video footage to law enforcement. Starting in September, the system will become the default for all customers, aiming to balance cloud features with user privacy.
Rockstar Games broke its silence following a massive breach of Grand Theft Auto VI development footage, describing the unauthorized exposure as a heartbreak for the studio. The developer acknowledged the frustration surrounding the prolonged wait for the title, while confirming the project remains on track for its scheduled November 19th release.
Bose once defined the gold standard for noise-canceling headphones, but the new $359 QuietComfort Gen 2 struggle to justify their place in a crowded market. While they offer a balanced sound profile and reliable construction, they lack the standout features necessary to distinguish themselves from increasingly capable rivals.
Once a vocal champion of artificial intelligence, Bill Gates has pivoted toward a darker outlook on the technology's rapid evolution. In a lengthy new essay, the Microsoft cofounder argues that current global preparations are insufficient, warning that we are entering a period of profound social and economic instability that demands urgent oversight.
A stool that tilts like a joystick and an X-shaped cushion highlight the new Yxstaby collection, a nine-piece furniture range launched by Ikea and Microsoft. Marking the 25th anniversary of the Xbox console, the collaboration aims to integrate gaming gear into domestic spaces without sacrificing traditional Scandinavian interior aesthetics.
Two years after departing Google, Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman are re-entering the health technology space with Luffu. The startup aims to centralize family medical data, using artificial intelligence to synthesize information from wearable devices, third-party apps, and manual inputs into a single, proactive monitoring system.
A remastered iteration of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will arrive this September, serving as the capstone to Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live showcase. The announcement arrives as developers scramble to clear their calendars ahead of the highly anticipated November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
A fleet of rocket engines and the promise of a 0.9-second sprint to 60 mph have vanished from Dreame’s roadmap. The Chinese manufacturer, best known for household vacuums, is shuttering its automotive division, Project Starry Sky, as government oversight of the company’s sprawling venture network intensifies.
Nostalgia meets peripheral hardware as Microsoft launches a limited-edition collection honoring the original Xbox’s signature translucent green aesthetic. Timed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Halo franchise, the lineup spans gaming mice, mechanical keyboards, and mobile controllers, all styled to match the previously unveiled Xbox Series X25 console.
Instagram has introduced First Draft, an automated editing tool for its iPhone application designed to condense lengthy video clips into concise Reels. By identifying and trimming pauses while highlighting key moments, the feature provides users with a pre-assembled montage intended to serve as a foundation for further creative refinement.
The Nothing Phone 3 leads the rollout of Nothing OS 5.0, an Android 17-based update that introduces adaptive color-tinted icons and a centralized app for managing the signature Glyph Interface. The beta release begins August 26th, signaling a shift toward more personalized homescreen aesthetics while maintaining the brand's monochrome identity.
Nvidia is integrating official support for Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machines into its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Starting with the Steam Deck, the rollout will extend to Windows and macOS users later this year, marking a significant expansion in peripheral compatibility for the platform’s growing subscriber base.
Samsung’s long-standing dominance in the art-focused television category faces new competition as LG unveils its Gallery TV at CES. By blending mini-LED technology with an anti-glare finish and a subscription-based digital art service, LG aims to capture the lifestyle segment previously cornered by The Frame series.
After months of bundling its premium handheld exclusively with high-end AR glasses, Asus has finally opened pre-orders for the standalone Xbox Ally X20. Starting today, customers can secure the device for $1,300 through Best Buy and the official Asus online store, with units scheduled to begin shipping on October 15th.
Nvidia is bringing enterprise-grade artificial intelligence power to the desktop with the release of the DGX Spark. Starting October 15, the compact machine moves AI model development out of energy-intensive data centers and into the hands of individual researchers, students, and data scientists for $3,999.
Perplexity is pivoting from a simple answer engine to a proactive digital proxy with the launch of Personal Computer. By transforming an underutilized Mac into a 24/7 local AI agent, the company aims to provide users with a system capable of managing files, drafting communications, and executing complex professional workflows.
Apple has quietly adjusted the price of its signature polishing cloth, dropping the cost to $9 from its previous $19 retail point. While the company refreshed its broader hardware lineup this week, the micro-fiber accessory remains functionally identical to the version it replaces, according to updated product listings.
A California judge has slapped two law firms with $31,000 in sanctions after they submitted a brief riddled with nonexistent legal precedents generated by artificial intelligence. Judge Michael Wilner discovered the fraud when he attempted to verify the cited authorities, only to find the cases were entirely fabricated.
