Google Partners with UK Nonprofit to Detect and Remove Nonconsensual Images
Google is partnering with the U.K. nonprofit StopNCII to bolster its efforts at combating the spread of nonconsensual intimate images, also known as revenge porn. The search giant will begin…
Bumble BFF’s Revamped App Focuses on Friend Groups and Community Building
With friendship apps continuing to gain popularity, Bumble announced on Wednesday the relaunch of its BFF app. The revamped app is a direct response to a trend of younger generations…
Amazon Introduces AI Agent to Help Sellers with Tedious Tasks
Amazon announced on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence agent designed to help third-party merchants operate their online businesses. This new tool, an upgraded version of the company’s Seller Assistant, will…
Coinbase CEO Says Banks Are Fighting Stablecoin Rewards with ‘Boogeyman’ Issues
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other crypto executives went to Capitol Hill this week for a regulatory showdown with banking advocacy groups. The central point of contention is whether crypto…
Zoom Overhauls AI Companion, Adds Avatars and More
At its Zoomtopia conference on Wednesday, Zoom announced a suite of new products, including an upgraded AI Companion that can work across meeting applications. While the company has long offered…
PS5 Update Makes It Much Easier to Switch Controllers to Your Other Gadgets
Your PlayStation 5 or PS5 Pro is getting a new update that will make it significantly easier to switch controllers between multiple devices. While you have been able to use…
British Pharmaceutical Giant GSK Commits Billions to U.S. Research and Manufacturing
British pharmaceutical firm GSK has pledged to invest $30 billion (£22 billion) in research and manufacturing in the United States over the next five years. The announcement, made at the…
YouTube Live Adds Features Inspired by Twitch and TikTok
YouTube announced a series of new creator-oriented updates at its “Made on YouTube 2025” event on Tuesday, with a particular focus on live streaming. According to the company, more than…
Google Launches New Protocol for AI-Driven Purchases
On Tuesday, Google announced a new, open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents—automated software programs that can shop and make decisions for users. This new system, called the Agent…
DOJ Sues Uber for Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Riders
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Uber on Thursday, alleging that the ride-hailing giant has discriminated against riders with disabilities. The complaint, filed in a federal court in San Francisco,…
Microsoft to Automatically Install Copilot App on Windows Next Month
Microsoft’s Copilot app will soon install itself on all Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps onboard. In a notification sent to users last week, Microsoft said that starting…
Snap Launches Snap OS 2.0 With Built-In Browser and WebXR Features
Snap has unveiled Snap OS 2.0, the latest version of its software powering AR glasses, Snap Spectacles. The update introduces a native browser, WebXR support, and several quality-of-life improvements. This…
Spotify Gives Free Users Ability to Pick and Play Songs
Following the rollout of lossless streaming for Premium subscribers, Spotify is adding more flexibility to its free tier. Free users can now search and play any song directly in the…
U.S. and China Strike Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China on the ownership of TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed after weekend trade talks in Madrid. The…
Chatbots Becoming Digital Companions for Faith and Guidance
AI-powered chatbots are playing an increasing role in how people explore spirituality. Apps like Bible Chat, which has been downloaded more than 30 million times, and Hallow, which briefly topped…