Caterpillar has unveiled a one‑off custom “Cat Truck” after viral AI‑generated fan art from 2024 sparked widespread curiosity. The company built the concept as a physical response to the online buzz, using a Ford Super Duty platform and layering it with Caterpillar’s signature industrial styling. Inside, the truck functions as a mobile jobsite command center […]
March 18, 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam‑Webster have filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in Manhattan federal court, alleging that ChatGPT was trained on nearly 100,000 encyclopedia articles and dictionary entries without authorization. The publishers argue that their subscription‑based, professionally edited reference material was scraped and used to build AI models, enabling ChatGPT to reproduce or even hallucinate […]
March 17, 2026
The mother of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company ignored clear warning signs in the mass shooter’s ChatGPT conversations before the attack. According to the claim, OpenAI’s automated systems flagged the perpetrator’s account for policy violations in June 2025, triggering a human review that resulted in a […]
March 16, 2026
Disney+ is experimenting with a new discovery tool called Verts, a vertical video feed inspired by TikTok’s swipeable format. The feature presents short, scrollable clips from movies and shows, allowing users to preview content in a fast, engaging way before deciding what to watch. By integrating Verts into the Disney+ app, the company aims to […]
March 16, 2026
Google Maps is receiving a major Gemini‑powered upgrade that makes exploring, planning, and navigating feel more intuitive. The new conversational experience lets users ask natural questions and get personalized suggestions based on their habits, past searches, and saved places. It also enhances trip planning with insights drawn from hundreds of millions of mapped locations and […]
March 16, 2026
Apple’s fiftieth anniversary prompted Tim Cook to publish a reflective letter honoring the company’s journey from a small California garage to a global cultural force. He highlights Apple’s belief in making technology personal, tracing its evolution from the Apple II and Macintosh to the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Cook credits customers, developers, and […]
March 13, 2026