Day: May 12, 2025

23andMe customers notified of bankruptcy and potential claims — deadline to file is July 14

23andMe customers notified of bankruptcy and potential claims — deadline to file is July 14 23andMe, the genetic testing giant once valued in the billions, is now navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy and notifying millions of current and former customers that they may be eligible to file claims as part of

Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training

Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training President Donald Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter, who leads the U.S. Copyright Office. The firing was reported by CBS News and Politico, and seemingly confirmed by a statement from Representative Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee

Fitness tracker Whoop faces unhappy customers over upgrade policy

Fitness tracker Whoop faces unhappy customers over upgrade policy Whoop has backed down, somewhat, from the controversial upgrade plans around its Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker. When the company first announced Whoop 5.0 this week, it said members who wanted the new device could either extend their subscriptions by 12 months

Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership

Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with one of its biggest investors and partners, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans — while it still aims to convert its

The Backbone Pro controller makes mobile gaming worth the hassle

The Backbone Pro controller makes mobile gaming worth the hassle The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility,