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AI has captured global attention — and not without controversy. This October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI, takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for a candid fireside chat on the explosive rise of human-like AI companions. Attendees will gain insight into the breakthroughs powering lifelike dialogue, the ethical questions surrounding conversational AI, and the scrutiny that comes with pushing the boundaries of human-computer interaction. Anand will also discuss ongoing legal challenges and the company’s approach to innovation under regulatory pressure. Lock in your ticket now and save up to $444. Have a group?…
According to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult in September 2025, half of U.S. adults plan to travel overnight for leisure and one-third for business reasons by the end of 2026.Hotels remain the top lodging choice for leisure (at 44 percent) and business travelers (63 percent) with nearly four in five hotel guests planning a stay at midscale or higher-end properties. The study further revealed that 46 percent of Americans are most likely to take an overnight family trip while 34 percent plan to travel overnight for Thanksgiving and…
At an event on Tuesday, Amazon unveiled a range of new AI-powered features for its latest Ring cameras and doorbells. The features will enable Ring users to recognize visitors’ faces and find lost pets by connecting with other Ring users in the same neighborhood. Amazon also launched an Alexa+ feature that functions as a smart doorbell assistant, providing details about visitors before users answer the door. Ring is also introducing its first 4K product line along with “Retinal Vision,” a new imaging technology designed to provide clearer video. Image Credits:Amazon Ring The most notable feature revealed at the event was…
NEW YORK (AP) — A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate bans.PEN America’s “Banned in the USA,” released Wednesday, tracks more than 6,800 instances of books being temporarily or permanently pulled for the 2024-2025 school year. The new number is down from more than 10,000 in 2023-24, but still far above the levels of a few years ago, when PEN didn’t even see the need to compile a report.Some 80% of…
The entrance to the Peloton offices in Midtown Manhattan.Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesPeloton on Wednesday said it’s relaunching its product assortment, introducing a commercial equipment line and raising prices for both subscriptions and hardware as the company looks to reignite growth ahead of the holiday shopping season. The revamped assortment includes better audio, processors and WiFi across all of its machines. Its refreshed plus line will feature an AI-powered tracking camera, speakers, a 360-degree swivel screen and hands free control, among other new features. “The products are called the cross training series because we’re trying to help our members ……
Venmo and PayPal — two of the most popular apps for digitally sending money to friends, family, or businesses — have never been natively compatible. But according to Venmo, this is changing in November. “Venmo users and PayPal users will be able to pay each other in the U.S. and worldwide,” Venmo wrote in an email to customers. “That means that PayPal users will be able to find and pay you using your phone number, and later using your email address.” For years, customers have used convoluted workarounds to transfer money between the services. This has long been a pain…
Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co., at Ford Pro Accelerate in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDETROIT — “A lot of surprises.” That’s how Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley described his past five years leading the Detroit automaker, which he believes now has a solid foundation.For Farley, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO on Wednesday, there have been industry-wide problems to deal with, as well as Ford-specific issues that the company is still in the process of navigating.The 63-year-old CEO has been working to make…
by Brian Major Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Tue September 30, 2025 Nevis Sun Tours has been officially named the exclusive tour provider for SeaDream Yacht Club. Locally owned and operated, Nevis Sun Tours specializes in authentic, exclusive experiences on the tiny Caribbean island.Nevis Sun Tours has introduced a menu of sophisticated land excursions highlighting the destination’s natural beauty and rich culture to SeaDream’s discerning luxury guests. Nevis Sun Tours has steadily built a reputation for excellence since its 2019 inception. The company specializes in crafting authentic Nevisian travel experiences including guided historical tours through Charlestown, highlighted by an award-winning…
At its annual hardware event, Amazon introduced a new lineup of Echo devices, built specifically for its AI assistant, Alexa+, which has already rolled out to millions of customers through its early access program. To showcase the AI’s capabilities, Amazon is releasing four new Echo devices with improved processing power and memory: the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11. Key to the devices are the Alexa+ integrations, allowing the speakers to respond to more queries than earlier models, offering support for natural language conversations, more complex questions, and soon, more add-ons and capabilities. This…
Suppose you’ve considered the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride for your next three-row SUV. In that case, you probably know both models are nearly identical under the metal. Or rather, they were until recently. Redesigned for 2026 with new style, new engines and upgraded technology features, the second-generation Palisade refines an already impressive model that consistently finishes near the top of Edmunds’ annual SUV rankings. For now, Kia is standing pat with its Telluride. A redesign is coming, but so far Kia has not released any official details or a timetable. If you’re thinking of buying a new three-row SUV,…