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Patreon Pushes Back On Apple Subscription Mandate As New 2026 Deadline Is Set

Patreon has criticised Apple’s requirement that all creators on its platform move to a subscription billing model, after Apple set a new transition deadline of November 1, 2026, citing concerns…

X Signals New “Manipulated Media” Labels Without Detailing Detection Standards

X appears to be introducing a feature that labels edited images as “manipulated media,” but the company has not explained how the designation will be applied or whether it covers…

Meta To Charge Developers For AI Chatbots On WhatsApp In Regulated Markets

Meta will begin charging developers to run AI chatbots on WhatsApp in regions where regulators have required the company to allow third-party bots, marking a shift in how access to…

Tesla To End Model S And Model X Production As Company Shifts Toward Autonomy

Tesla will end production of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV next quarter, marking the retirement of two of the company’s longest running vehicle programs as it refocuses…

Microsoft Posts $7.6bn Gain From OpenAI Stake As AI Revenue And Spending Surge

Microsoft reported a $7.6bn increase in net income linked to its investment in OpenAI, underscoring how the AI lab’s rapid revenue growth is translating into significant financial gains for one…

Nuclear Startups Draw Over $1bn As US Safety Rules Shift On DOE Sites

Nuclear startups have raised more than $1bn in recent months, driven by rising electricity demand from data centres and aided by changes to federal oversight that reduce safety and security…

Zuckerberg Signals Sharp Increase In Meta AI Spending Despite Bubble Warnings

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has outlined plans to sharply increase spending on artificial intelligence projects in 2026, committing tens of billions of dollars to AI infrastructure even as senior…

EasyJet Told To Drop £5.99 Carry On Bag Claim After ASA Ruling

EasyJet has been instructed to stop advertising carry on baggage fees as available “from £5.99” after failing to show evidence that passengers can routinely bring a suitcase on board at…

Starbucks Lifts Cap On CEO’s Personal Jet Use After Security Review

Starbucks has removed a $250,000 annual cap on its chief executive’s personal use of the company jet after a security review concluded that expanded protection measures were needed because of…

Amazon To Close Amazon Go And Amazon Fresh Stores As It Shifts Focus To Delivery And Whole Foods

Amazon has announced it will shut down its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick and mortar stores, choosing instead to expand same day grocery delivery and accelerate the growth of…

WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings After Lawsuit Raises Security Questions

WhatsApp has introduced a new security option designed to limit exposure to cyberattacks, days after Meta was sued over claims that it misrepresented privacy protections on the messaging platform. New…

Google Expands AI Plus Plan To More Markets With $7.99 Monthly Price In The US

Google has expanded availability of its lower priced Google AI Plus subscription, making the plan accessible in all markets where its AI plans are offered, including the United States, as…

AI Leaders Voice Concern Over ICE Actions As Tech Workers Press For Stronger Public Stances

Senior executives at leading artificial intelligence companies have spoken out, publicly and internally, about recent actions by US immigration authorities, as employees across the tech sector urge company leaders to…

Amazon Agrees To $1 Billion Plus Settlement Over Alleged Return Refund Failures

Amazon has agreed to a settlement valued at more than $1bn to resolve claims that it failed to properly refund customers for returned items, with court documents showing hundreds of…

Bluesky Outlines Product Roadmap As It Seeks To Improve Core Features And User Retention

Bluesky has outlined its product priorities for the year ahead, highlighting planned improvements to discovery, recommendations, and real time engagement while acknowledging gaps in basic features that the company says…

By Rotation Partners With Uber To Enable One Hour Fashion Rentals In The UK

By Rotation has announced a partnership with Uber that allows UK users to rent outfits from nearby lenders and receive deliveries within 60 minutes, as the peer to peer fashion…

TikTok Denies US Censorship Claims As Users Report Posting Glitches After Ownership Change

TikTok has rejected claims that its newly separated US operation is restricting what users can post, saying technical problems linked to infrastructure changes are behind widespread glitches reported by American…

India And EU Trade Deal Advances Amid Shifting Geopolitics And US Tariff Pressure

The trade agreement between India and the European Union reflects strategic calculations shaped by global political uncertainty as much as commercial interests, following years of stalled negotiations and rising trade…

Cisco Chief Warns Of AI Bubble As Winners And Failures Take Shape

Artificial intelligence will create clear winners but also lead to widespread failures, according to the head of Cisco Systems, who said the current surge in investment shows signs of a…

Pornhub To Restrict UK Access As Age Verification Rules Take Effect

Pornhub will restrict access to its website in the UK from next week, allowing only existing account holders to view content, as it responds to tougher age verification requirements introduced…