Articles by John Lopez
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Massive $12.3M Apple Store Fraud Scheme Busted, 5 Arrested for Swapping Fake iPhones
Authorities busted a $12.3M Apple Store fraud scheme involving counterfeit iPhones, leading to five arrests.
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Study Reveals Most Doctors Promoting Drugs on Social Media Are Paid by Big Pharma
A study reveals that most doctors who promote drugs on social media receive payments from pharmaceutical companies, raising ethical concerns about medical endorsements.
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Nvidia's AI Chips Propel Surge, Closing in on Apple as Second Most Valuable Company
Nvidia's AI chips drive its market value to $2.72 trillion, nearing Apple’s $2.93 trillion, fueled by soaring demand in AI applications and data centers.
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IRS' Free Online Tax Filing Tool 'Direct File' Is Here to Stay After Saving Millions in Filing Costs Last Tax Season
The IRS's free tax filing tool, Direct File, will be permanent in 2025 after a successful pilot, saving taxpayers $5.6 million in filing costs.
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New Lung Cancer Drug Halts Disease Progression Longer Than Ever Before
Lorlatinib has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in a clinical trial, stopping lung cancer progression significantly longer than any other treatment available.
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Major AI Firms Like OpenAI Face Potential Antitrust Scrutiny from DOJ
The DOJ cautions AI companies like OpenAI about antitrust scrutiny, emphasizing fair compensation for creators and addressing industry competition and ethical concerns.
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Spain Hits Pause on Meta's EU Election Tools Over Data Privacy Concerns
Spain halts Meta's EU election tools due to GDPR concerns, highlighting privacy issues in voter data processing on Facebook and Instagram.
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SEO Experts: Leaked Documents Expose How Google Has Been Lying About Its Search Algorithm
Leaked documents reveal Google's discrepancies in search algorithm practices, showing biases favoring larger websites and contradicting public claims about neutrality and ranking factors.
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China Hits Back Sanctions with Military Hardware Export Curbs Targeting Western Nations
China imposes export restrictions on military-related materials to safeguard national security, responding to US and EU sanctions amid rising trade tensions.
Apple Wallet to Add Japan's My Number Digital ID Support Next Year, a First Outside the US
Apple partners with Japan to integrate My Number Card into Apple Wallet, pioneering digital IDs outside the US, and enhancing convenience, security, and privacy.
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Report: Netflix Android App May Get HDR Toggle Switch
Netflix is testing an HDR toggle for its Android app, allowing users to switch between HDR and SDR video playback for better control and viewing experience.
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Romania's FintechOS Raises $60 Million in Series B+ Funding to Modernize Financial Services Industry
Romania's FintechOS raises $60 million in Series B+ funding to expand globally and modernize financial services with its innovative low-code platform.
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Vox Media, The Atlantic Partner with OpenAI to Provide Content for ChatGPT
OpenAI’s recent deals with Vox Media and The Atlantic follow similar agreements with other prominent media companies such as News Corp, Dotdash Meredith, the Financial Times, and Reddit.
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NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Captures Stunning Images, Reveals Intriguing Findings from Asteroid Dinkinesh Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft captures stunning images of asteroid Dinkinesh, revealing dynamic history and formation insights, including its contact-binary moonlet, Selam.
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Samsung Union in South Korea Calls Historic One-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute, 28,000 Workers to Walk Out
Samsung workers in South Korea, represented by NSEU, plan a historic one-day strike on June 7 over pay disputes.
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N26 Banking App Overcomes Germany's Financial Watchdog Scrutiny, Growth Cap Lifted After $10M Fine
N26 banking app overcomes BaFin scrutiny, growth cap lifted after €9.2M fine; shifts focus to profitability with new services and expects profitability in late 2024.
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PwC Becomes OpenAI's First Resale Partner, Will Offer ChatGPT Enterprise to Employees, Clients
PwC partners with OpenAI to become its first resale partner and largest user, distributing ChatGPT Enterprise to 100,000 employees for enhanced AI-driven business solutions.
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Verizon's MyPlan Customers to Get 30% Discount on YouTube Premium Starting May 30
Verizon’s MyPlan customers will enjoy a 30% discount on YouTube Premium starting May 30, and their perks will expand to include ad-free streaming.
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South Korea Launches Probe After Two Samsung Employees Exposed to Radiation at Chip Factory
South Korea is investigating a possible radiation leak at Samsung's Giheung chip plant. Two workers were exposed to X-rays, prompting safety reviews and medical evaluations.
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North Korea Advances Rocket Technology with Russian-Supplied Safer Fuel Despite Latest Launch Failure
North Korea's latest satellite launch failed, highlighting a new rocket using safer kerosene fuel, likely developed with Russian assistance amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Toyota Is Now Building New Compact Engines Capable of Running on Carbon-Neutral Fuel
Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda unveiled compact engines compatible with carbon-neutral fuels, advancing carbon neutrality efforts amidst stricter emissions standards.
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Google Launches New Chromebooks Packed with Tons of AI Features
Google unveils six new Chromebooks under the "Chromebook Plus" category, featuring advanced AI tools, including a writing assistant and custom wallpaper creator, alongside varied models from Acer, HP, and Asus.
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No Meat, No Plant: Protein Made by Finnish Startup is Literally Made from Thin Air
Finnish startup Solar Foods produces Solein, a revolutionary, sustainable protein made from air and electricity. Compared to traditional farming, Solein significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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OpenAI Assembles New Safety Team Led by CEO Sam Altman, Starts Training on Next AI Model
OpenAI forms a new Safety and Security Committee led by CEO Sam Altman as it begins training its next-generation AI model, succeeding GPT-4.
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China Allocates $47.5 Billion, Its Largest Ever, to Ramp Up Domestic Chip Manufacturing
China allocates $47.5 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, countering US export restrictions and aiming for tech self-sufficiency under Xi Jinping's Made in China 2025 plan.
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Social Media Study Finds Small Number of Accounts Drive Most Fake News Spread on X
A study finds that a small number of accounts drive most fake news spread on X, with superspreaders responsible for the majority of misinformation.
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American IT Company Fined for 'Whites Only' Job Posting, Blames Recruiter
Arthur Grand Technologies faces penalties after a discriminatory job ad surfaced, sparking federal investigations and agreements for reforming hiring practices.
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Chinese Media Raises Concerns Over AI Increasing Job Discrimination
Chinese state media warns that AI in hiring could worsen job discrimination, urging stricter regulations to address gender, age, and birthplace biases.
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Want Better, Longer Sleep? Experts Recommend a Fruit and Vegetable-Rich Diet
A Finnish study reveals that consuming more fruits and vegetables is linked to better sleep duration, emphasizing the importance of diet for overall health.
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Google Play Store Now Displays 'Account Deletion Available' Badge on Every App
Google Play Store now features an "Account Deletion Available" badge on apps, enhancing user control over data with a compliance deadline of May 31, 2024.
