OpenAI, Upwork partner to help companies hire AI specialists
Upwork and OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, announced a new partnership that will help companies find and hire artificial intelligence specialists who are familiar with OpenAI's platform.
Semiconductor supply glut improving; demand outside AI is low
Global chipmakers are seeing an end to supply surplus for semiconductors, while demand expectations from customers outside the artificial intelligence industry remains low.
Meghan Markle's show 'Suits' sets new record 4 years after going off-air
The Meghan Markle-led drama series, "Suits," has set a new record four years after the final season aired. During a week in June, the show had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time.
Intel shares gain 7% as chipmaker returns to profitability
Intel reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday, and showed a return to profitability after two straight quarters of losses.
Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike
The entertainment industry is the midst of a strike by actors and writers who, among other concerns, worry the emergence of AI may enable studios to produce content without them.
Popeyes responds to viral TikTok trend by adding 'Girl Dinner' meal to its menu
Popeyes has joined in on the viral "girl dinner" TikTok trend by adding a new offering to the fast food chain's menu — with viewers rallying in support of the new menu item.
Microsoft faces antitrust investigation by European regulators over Teams, Office bundling
Microsoft is under fire from European Union antitrust investigators over the software company’s bundling of its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.
Warren, Graham introduce bill to establish new federal regulatory commission to police Big Tech
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a new bill to create "an independent, bipartisan regulator charged with policing" Big Tech.
Samsung shows off latest foldable smartphone, challenging Apple
Samsung Electronics released its latest foldable smartphone on Wednesday, at roughly the same price for the third year in a row as the company takes another swipe at Apple.
Microsoft and Google AI race in spotlight amid dueling earnings calls
The generative AI arms race between Google and Microsoft was in focus Tuesday as the two tech giants held dueling earnings calls that featured their AI initiatives prominently.
Amazon lowers price for Roomba maker iRobot after deal faces antitrust scrutiny
Amazon has dropped its price per share for robot vacuum maker iRobot after the companies faced pushback from regulators in the U.S. and in Europe.
House GOP considering Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for contempt of Congress, hearing planned
The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to consider whether to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress.
US to face shortage of 67,000 chip industry workers by 2030: study
The U.S. semiconductor industry will need nearly 67,000 workers by 2030, according to a study published by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Oxford Economics.
House Judiciary 'considering' Thursday vote to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan's office says a vote to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress could come as soon as Thursday.
Spotify hikes prices for its 200 million premium subscribers
Music streaming service Spotify announced Monday that it is raising the prices on its Premium plans by one to two dollars “so that we can keep innovating."
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to make voluntary commitments on AI safety at White House
Seven leading AI companies including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI will meet at the White House on Friday to make voluntary commitments on AI safety, security and trustworthiness.
Amazon agrees to $25M settlement over Alexa unlawfully storing children's voice recordings, location data
Amazon agreed to pay $25 million in civil penalties after the government alleged Alexa stored children's voice recordings and location data -- and flouted parents' deletion requests.
Mattel's Barbie earns over a billion every year
The star-studded, upcoming "Barbie" film has brought the Mattel-owned brand front and center. It has generated at least $1 billion in gross billings or sales each of the last five years.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Mom-and-pop restaurant revolt forces Big Tech vendor Toast to rescind its surprise fees on American diners
Big Tech restaurant point-of-sale vendor Toast Inc. was forced to rescind its sudden new fees on consumers following a nationwide revolt by mom-and-pop restaurateurs.



















