EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A gas leak caused several residents to be evacuated on Tuesday, March 17, near Homestead Meadows South, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s…
Tech Crunch – BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue
BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Rep. Vasquez grills Department of Defense on El Paso airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez appeared during a House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday morning, March 17, confronting Department of Defense Officials on last month’s closure of the…
Tech Crunch – Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus
Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users
Personal Intelligence allows Google’s AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video
Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Stryker says it’s restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers wiped thousands of employee devices
The hack, which brought ongoing widespread disruption to the company’s operations, is thought to be the first major cyberattack in the United States in response to the Trump administration’s war in Iran. Read…
Tech Crunch – OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says
OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month. Read more:…
Tech Crunch – AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4
Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx…