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Fortnite plans return to the US iOS App Store next week

​Epic Games’ mega-popular Fortnite is returning to the US iOS App Store next week after a surprising ruling in a years-long legal battle with Apple. The dispute between Epic and Apple began in 2020, when Apple removed Epic Games from the iOS store. Because Apple takes 30% of all in-app purchases, Epic had introduced support […]  

Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

​Autonomous vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation says it has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S.  The launch comes just as Aurora hits its deadline: in October, the company delayed its planned 2024 debut to […]  

MoviePass explores a daily fantasy platform for film buffs

​MoviePass, the startup that made its mark with its movie theater subscription service, has always been known for shaking things up, and its latest venture is no exception.  The company announced on Thursday the beta launch of Mogul, a new daily fantasy entertainment platform designed specifically for the Hollywood industry.  To understand what Mogul is, […]  

NC STEM e-Update (May 1, 2025)

​[[{“value”:” Twice a month the NC STEM Center publishes an e-update on what’s happening in STEM education throughout North Carolina, and their latest edition is now available. View NC STEM e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Opt-in and subscribe at the NC STEM Center and get your personalized copy sent directly to your email inbox….

Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots

​Google’s AdSense advertising network started supporting ads inside users’ chats with some third-party AI chatbots earlier this year, Bloomberg reported. The company is rolling out the feature following tests with AI search startups iAsk and Liner, the report said, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. “AdSense for Search is available for websites that want […]  

WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users

​WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion people using it every month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted during the company’s Q1 results conference call on Wednesday. Founded in 2009 and acquired by Facebook for $19 billion in 2014, WhatsApp remains free to use and doesn’t serve any ads. The app reached the 2 billion monthly […]  

How does access to electricity impact citizens in Kenya?

How does access to electricity impact citizens in Kenya?

​[[{“value”:” How does access to electricity impact citizens in Kenya? Published: Over the past decade, access to electricity in Kenya has increased rapidly. As a result, it currently has one of the highest levels of electricity access in Africa. However, because of high costs and unreliable supply, many households continue to struggle to meet their daily energy needs. A team…

Tesla’s board reportedly sought a successor while Musk wheeled around Washington

​According to a new, brow-raising WSJ report, Tesla’s board quietly began searching for Elon Musk’s potential successor about a month ago, approaching executive search firms as the carmaker faced protests, plummeting sales, and shrinking profits while Musk waded into Washington to slash government spending. Board members reportedly met with Musk to express concerns about his […]