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Shawn Farner
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SEO Editor, Screen Rant
Houston, New York
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By Jeff Weisbein Verified, Brian P. Rubin Verified, Shawn Farner Verified, Mike Mansell| besttechie.com@ In the chaotic realm of tech, it's often hard to find a quiet moment to sip your coffee and catch up on the latest buzz before something new drops and spills it all over your keyboard. But fear not, dear reader, for here's your weekly round-up of the tech world’s choicest morsels. Shein and Temu: The Price of TariffsYou know how you promised yourself you’d cut back on impulse buys from Shein and Temu? Well, the universe is giving you a hand—or more accurately, Donald Trump is.
By Jeff Weisbein Verified, Brian P. Rubin Verified, Shawn Farner Verified, Mike Mansell| besttechie.com@ A Week of Tech Ups and DownsWelcome, fellow tech enthusiasts, to another week in the ever-bewildering world of technology. Our top stories today include AI's new party trick: memory, Zoom's unexpected siesta, and the bittersweet farewell to a bookworm's dream app. Let's dive in. Elon Musk's xAI and Grok ChatbotElon Musk's AI brainchild, xAI, has decided it was high time for its chatbot, Grok, to remember more than just the fact that it exists.
By Jeff Weisbein Verified, Brian P. Rubin Verified, Shawn Farner Verified, Mike Mansell| besttechie.com@ So, it's 2025, and Elon Musk's xAI has decided that Grok, its chatbot, needs a memory upgrade. This is like when your phone suddenly starts remembering all the passwords you forgot, except Grok now remembers your chat history. "Finally," said no one ever, but hey, it's a step toward battling ChatGPT and Google's Gemini in the ongoing AI arms race. Now Grok can remember if you prefer cats or dogs, and maybe even your Starbucks order—because, you know, priorities.
Company Info
Screen Rant
Screen Rant is a leading digital entertainment publication founded in 2003 by Vic Holtreman. Based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, it began as a personal project focused on discussing movies and television shows. In February 2015, Screen Rant was acquired by Valnet, Inc., a Montreal-based online media company that owns several other notable publications. The platform provides extensive coverage of entertainment news, including movies, television shows, video games, comic books, and anime. It features breaking news, reviews, and in-depth articles. Screen Rant also has a strong presence on YouTube, boasting over 8.47 million subscribers and 4.5 billion views, with popular video series like *Pitch Meeting*. The site is recognized for its editorial standards, offering well-researched reviews and opinion pieces. Over the years, Screen Rant has grown significantly, attracting millions of visitors each month and establishing itself as a major player in the entertainment news industry.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Founded: 2003