Apple crash detection software triggers fake 911 calls
A new Apple feature is setting off false 911 calls. Crash detection is intended to call authorities when a user is in an accident, but is triggering even in a simple ski crash.
IBM reports highest annual revenue growth in a decade
IBM faces recession worries as a tech company focusing heavily on the cloud. Cloud revenue grew 2% while it took a $1 billion hit from foreign exchange rates.
Netflix plans to stop users from sharing passwords by end of March
Netflix told company shareholders in a recent letter that it plans on curbing users from sharing their account passwords by the end of March.
Netflix founder Reed Hastings stepping down as co-CEO
Reed Hastings, who founded Netflix in 1997, announced that he'll step down as co-CEO at the streaming platform and take on a new role as executive chairman.
Alexa, that isn’t Elvis! New music shuffle irks Amazon Prime users
Amazon has downgraded its Prime tier of Amazon Music to something akin to Pandora internet radio. To use playlists customer most upgrade to the Unlimited tier.
HBO Max increases monthly service fee by one dollar to $15.99
HBO Max has increased its monthly service fee for the first time in the platform's two-year history by one dollar to $15.99 starting this week.
School districts blocking ChatGPT amid fears of cheating, educators weigh in on AI
School districts are banning a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that can respond to prompts on demand, such as writing complex essays.
Netflix announces partnership to stream SAG Awards live
Netflix is partnering up with the Screen Actors Guild Awards to bring the star-studded ceremony its platform, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday.
Apple plans to release a mixed-reality headset in fall 2023: report
Apple will announce a new mixed-reality headset in the coming months with plans to sell the product to consumers by fall 2023, according to a new report.
White Castle hiring robots to ‘give the right tools’ for serving more ‘hot and tasty food’: VP
As a solution to the post-pandemic hiring slowdown, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson says "Flippy" the robot has the "tools" to help cook up more "hot and tasty" food.
White Castle embraces automation, rolls out 'Flippy' the robot amid hiring difficulties
White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson shows how 'Flippy' the robot flips burgers and drops fresh fries at 100 locations nationwide.
Apple production in China begins to catch up despite COVID-19 woes
Foxconn's iPhone 14 pro factory in Zhengzhou, China is continuing to be plagued by COVID-19, workers protests, and employees quitting at Apple's factory.
McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
Some users worried the technology will end up cutting "millions" of jobs, but McDonald's argued the system helps restaurant crews focus on speed and accuracy in food prep.
Disney will dump 'cash cow' ESPN and ABC in late 2023, Wells Fargo predicts
Wells Fargo bank analysts are predicting the return of Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger will lead to a spinoff of ESPN and ABC.
'NFL Sunday Ticket' fight appears to have new front-runner
Google's YouTube has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to acquire rights to the NFL's "Sunday Ticket" service after years of it being with DirecTV.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s docuseries has book publisher 'worried' memoir sales will suffer: royal expert
Royal expert Neil Sean says a source close to Penguin Random House claimed the publication is "worried" sales on Prince Harry's "Spare" memoir will suffer.
Thoma Bravo to take Coupa Software private in $8B deal
The cloud-based business-spend management platform said Monday that its shareholders will be paid $81 a share, which represents a 77% premium to Coupa’s closing price Nov. 22.
Android phones in Iran get false quake alerts as Mahsa Amini protests continue
False earthquake alerts went off on Wednesday on Android smartphones in Iran as the country continues to grapple with nationwide protests.
HBO Max will return to Amazon Prime Video Channels after dispute
HBO Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, will now return to Amazon Prime Video Channels after an agreement was reached between the two companies.
Ben Affleck questions Netflix's mass content strategy, talks about new production company
In an appearance Wednesday, Ben Affleck compared Netflix's production process to an "assembly line" as he discussed the launch of his own studio, Artist Equity.


















