'AI skills factory' created by Thomson Reuters for non-engineers to build expertise
Thomson Reuters' generative artificial intelligence platform features an "AI skills factory" to let workers with expertise safely experiment with building AI tools without engineers.
TSA to test out new self-service screening process
Air travelers in Las Vegas will soon be able to test out a self-service security screening option, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Goldfish releases Hello Kitty-themed crackers to celebrate the pink brand’s 50th anniversary
Goldfish and Hello Kitty collaborated to release a limited edition flavored cracker ahead of the popular kitten brand's 50th anniversary celebration in 2024.
IBM aims to boost AI offerings with $2.3B acquisition
Tech giant IBM bolstering its investments in artificial intelligence, announcing Monday it plans to buy two units of Software AG for $2.33 billion cash.
Activision Blizzard settles $54M workplace discrimination lawsuit with California
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard said this week it has settled a $54 million workplace discrimination lawsuit with the State of California.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells 'dupe' of fast food chain's breakfast sausage
A former McDonald's chef says he's found a supermarket version of McDonald's breakfast sausage that tastes "pretty darn close" to the sausage used in the fast food chain's breakfast items.
Mattel wants to bring American Girl to the silver screen
Mattel Inc. is looking to capitalize on another popular doll brand as it works to bring American Girl to the silver screen. It announced the upcoming project on Wednesday.
Ex-FBI official gets 4 years for working with Russian oligarch dubbed Putin 'henchman'
Charles McGonigal has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to working for sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Apple cracks down on iPhone thieves with new security setting
Apple is launching a new security feature to protect iPhone users' passcodes from being stolen and used by thieves to break into phones.
Intel CEO touts AI Everywhere initiative ahead of event
Intel shares have advanced 68% this year
Sen. Rubio slams corporations for remaining on TikTok despite boycotting X
Sen. Marco Rubio sends scathing letters to 18 companies who are boycotting X, formerly known as Twitter, yet continue posting on TikTok despite concerns of links to Chinese government.
FTC tries again to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision
The FTC is trying to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of the popular "Call of Duty" franchise, after a lower court allowed the deal to proceed.
Elon Musk says he tried 'Grand Theft Auto' 'but didn't like doing crime'
Elon Musk went on X to briefly weigh in on the popular video game franchise "Grand Theft Auto."
Search for 'pink Christmas trees' spikes as 'Barbiecore' trend hits holiday season
Gifting experts from the Unifury company have shared the expected trends this holiday season, with all things pink coming out on top — specifically, pink Christmas trees.
Sony slapped with nearly $8 billion lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices
London Tribunal rules that a nearly $8 billion consumer advocate lawsuit against Sony, maker of the popular PlayStation console and content in its online store, alleging abuse of dominant position, can move forward.
New Orleans neighborhood relying on private security to keep streets safe
The Garden District neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, voted to hire private security by using extra money from property taxes as the police department runs short on officers.
Salesforce moves to recruit unsettled OpenAI workers amid Altman departure
Salesforce is looking to hire OpenAI employees who resign over the ouster of co-founder Sam Altman, with CEO Marc Benioff offering to match OpenAI's compensation at Salesforce.
Mattel releases and then sells out of new Mariah Carey Barbie in one day
The "Barbie x Mariah Carey Holiday Celebration Doll," inspired by the fashions of singer Mariah Carey, sold out completely the day it was released. Here's the latest.
Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Pentagon fails annual audit for 6th year in a row
The DOD failed an annual audit of its assets for the sixth year in a row, officials announced this week. A Pentagon spokesperson said that the organization is "learning."


















