Google has announced Opal, a new AI tool that allows users to build mini web applications with only text-based prompts. Opal is another incarnation of the expanding "vibe-coding" wave and is now in testing through Google Labs. It's designed to be a visual, user-friendly software that makes creating apps accessible to virtually anyone.
Former President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Barack Obama using a meme, but JD Vance's throwback look hijacked the attention. The post, referencing the O.J. Simpson chase, has sparked a fresh wave of viral content online.
Andy Byron, ex-CEO of Astronomer, is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay over a viral kiss cam incident at their July 16 concert. He claims the moment caused emotional distress and privacy invasion, though legal experts say the case is unlikely to succeed.
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman partners with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to introduce Secret Mountain, an AI-driven immersive music and storytelling experience platform In the metaverse, the project mixes melodies from around the world, emotional expression and creativity with artificial intelligence, all for just ₹49 a month. The mission: to make cutting-edge musical experiences available to everyone.
Police have not yet released the identity of the attacker or a possible motive behind the horrific incident, but noted that the suspect appears to be a resident of Michigan.
Meta has named one of the early architects of ChatGPT, Shengjia Zhao, as a Chief Scientist of its brand new AI Superintelligence group. Zhao's departure is the latest example of Meta's continued poaching of top AI talent from rival companies as it looks to construct smarter systems and play catch up in the race for artificial general intelligence.
Two flight attendants were injured on a flight from Burbank, Calif., to Las Vegas when the plane suddenly dove 475 feet to avoid another aircraft. The incident caused the on-board alarm to sound, resulting in a rapid descent. The FAA is investigating, and Southwest says the flight later landed safely in Las Vegas.
The White House stirred controversy by posting dramatic imagery of President Trump with Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech, framing him as a battle-hardened leader. While some praised the symbolism, others slammed the move as a distraction from unresolved issues, including renewed questions surrounding the Epstein case.