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Google To Pay $68 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Google Assistant Eavesdropping

Settlement Reached Over Alleged Secret Recordings Google has agreed to pay $68 million (£51 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging that it secretly listened to users’ private conversations through their…

Meta Plans Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook And WhatsApp

Meta is preparing to test premium subscription plans for users of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, as the company continues to explore paid services alongside its free social platforms. Subscription Trials…

Social Media Addiction Trial Begins In California With Top Tech Executives Set To Testify

A closely watched social media addiction trial begins Tuesday in California, marking the first time a U.S. jury will hear claims that platform design choices, rather than user content, caused…

EU And India Finalize Trade Agreement After Years Of Negotiations

The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…

Trump Raises Tariffs On South Korean Imports To 25% Amid Trade Deal Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on South Korean imports, raising levies to 25% after accusing Seoul of failing to follow through on a trade…

Microdrama Apps Gain Traction In U.S. As Short-Form Serialized Video Spending Surges

Short-form scripted video apps known as microdramas are generating billions of dollars in consumer spending and are positioned for broader adoption in the U.S., according to new data from app…

Gmail Users Report Inbox And Spam Filtering Issues

Some Gmail users are experiencing problems with email sorting and spam detection, according to Google’s Workspace status dashboard. Issues Begin Early Saturday Google’s official status page for Google Workspace indicates…

Meta Seeks To Limit Evidence Ahead Of New Mexico Child Safety Trial

Meta is preparing to go to trial in New Mexico over allegations that it failed to protect minors from sexual exploitation on its platforms, while simultaneously asking the court to…

Substack Launches TV App For Apple TV And Google TV

Substack is expanding beyond newsletters with the launch of a TV app for Apple TV and Google TV, allowing subscribers to watch video posts and livestreams from creators on the…

Ring Introduces Video Verification Feature To Flag Altered Footage

Ring has introduced a new video authenticity feature designed to make it easier to determine whether footage recorded by its devices has been edited or manipulated. Ring Verify Aims To…

LiveKit Raises $100 Million At $1 Billion Valuation To Expand Real-Time AI Infrastructure

LiveKit has raised $100 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation, as demand grows for infrastructure that supports real-time AI voice and video applications. Funding Round And Investors…

General Motors Shifts Vehicle Production To Kansas As Chevy Bolt EV Winds Down

General Motors is reorganizing its vehicle manufacturing footprint, moving production away from China and Mexico to a U.S. factory in Kansas, a change that will also bring an end to…

Vimeo Lays Off Staff Following Acquisition By Bending Spoons

Vimeo has laid off part of its global workforce following its acquisition by Italian technology group Bending Spoons, according to reporting from Business Insider. Layoffs Confirmed After Acquisition Business Insider…

Tesla Drops Autopilot As It Pushes Full Self-Driving Adoption

Tesla has discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system, as it seeks to increase uptake of its more advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. California Ruling And Licensing Pressure The change follows…

OpenAI Appoints Barret Zoph To Lead Enterprise AI Sales Push

OpenAI has reorganized parts of its leadership and appointed Barret Zoph to lead its enterprise AI sales efforts, as the company looks to strengthen its position with business customers in…

Sam Altman Plans India Visit As New Delhi Prepares To Host Major AI Summit

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is planning to visit India in mid-February, marking his first trip to the country in nearly a year, as New Delhi prepares to host…

Google Introduces Free Gemini-Powered SAT Practice Exams

Google is expanding its AI education offerings with the launch of free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini, marking a new focus on standardized test preparation. Gemini Used For SAT…

Ireland Weighs New Surveillance Law That Could Allow Police Use Of Spyware

Ireland is considering new legislation that would expand surveillance powers for law enforcement, including the regulated use of spyware, as the government seeks to modernize interception rules to address encrypted…

Waymo Opens Public Robotaxi Service In Miami

Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to the public in Miami, marking the company’s latest expansion as it continues to scale driverless ride-hailing across the United States. Public Access Begins…

Google Expands Personalized AI Mode By Connecting Gmail And Photos

Google is adding more personalization to AI Mode, its conversational Search feature for complex queries, by allowing the tool to draw on data from users’ Gmail and Google Photos accounts…