Silicon Valley investor Roger McNamee claimed Elon Musk should be “prosecuted” and have restrictions on his free speech because of his strategic defense work with the government. On MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” McNamee of Elevation Partners said the Tesla and SpaceX boss is “undermining” the federal government he does business with by sharing his opinions … Read more
Trump campaign officials criticized Amazon on Tuesday after the company claimed a “bug” in its popular Alexa devices resulted in the device giving vastly different answers to the same question about Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In one instance, highlighted by Fox Business, Alexa refused to answer a woman’s question about … Read more
“It’s glowtime” is this year’s theme for Apple’s annual hardware event on Monday. Apple CEO Tim Cook debuted the iPhone 16, the first iPhone designed to power generative artificial intelligence — the same technology that enables ChatGPT to respond to the most nuanced commands from users. With a new iPhone comes the “biggest ever” software … Read more
According to a report, longtime Tennis Channel chairman and CEO Ken Solomon was ousted by parent company Sinclair because of his ties to Dr. Phil. Sinclair, the nation’s second-largest television station operator, balked at Solomon’s advisory and board member role for Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media company, the Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend. … Read more
It’s the last gasp of Leo season, folks, and Jennifer Lopez is one hunky, long-haired lion who isn’t going gently into that good night. In the storied history of Leos being Leos, a few moments stand out as shining testaments to the dramatic archetype of this fixed fire sign: Madonna’s 2012 Superbowl halftime performance; Napoleon … Read more
Alexa, who should I vote for? Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) put Amazon “on notice” in a letter Thursday after viral videos showed the company’s home AI device could answer questions about why to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris — but blocked the answer to former president Donald Trump. “Alexa, why should I vote for … Read more
The latest poll showing former President Donald Trump ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris is good news for his media company’s stock price. Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, rose more than 7% during Monday’s trading session on Wall Street before retreating somewhat later … Read more
A Washington Post columnist is taking heat online after posting Vice President Kamala Harris’ shopping list. Reporter James Hohmann posted Harris’ X purchases after she visited a spice shop known for its outspoken support for Democrats in Pittsburgh ahead of her debate with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday. “Kamala Harris just went to Penzeys … Read more
It’s not over until it’s over, folks, and never is that feeling more appropriate than with Mercury retrograde. As the wily planet of communication and exchange stations rules on August 28th, we’ll continue to feel the ill effects of the slowdown for up to two weeks after, a charming/attractive little epilogue known as the shadow … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion awards, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and popular cultural events in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the best things to see, buy, taste and experience around town. What’s making our luxury list this week? That viral jacket from The Bear is back, Todd Snyder is opening … Read more