Meta Faces Backlash for Forcing Users to Follow Trump’s Facebook Account
In a surprising turn of events, Facebook users discovered on January 20, 2025, that they were automatically following President Donald Trump‘s official Facebook account without their consent. Many of these…
Hindustan Unilever Bolsters Beauty Portfolio with $342M Minimalist Acquisition
Hindustan Unilever announced its agreement to acquire beauty startup Minimalist for approximately $342 million, marking a significant expansion in its premium beauty segment. The deal, set to close in the…
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Launch Massive AI Data Center Initiative
The Stargate Project, a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to establish a series of state-of-the-art data centers dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence in the United States. OpenAI…
Meta Unveils AI-Powered Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletes
Meta’s Reality Labs is expanding its lineup of AI smart glasses with a new pair of Oakley-branded spectacles targeted at athletes. This new development comes after the success of Meta’s…
Spotify Ventures into Education with New Audio Courses
Spotify, the renowned music streaming platform, is making strides to expand its services by venturing into the realm of educational audio courses. This innovative addition to its offerings, which currently…
Microsoft Unveils Enhanced Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is introducing an enhanced version of Windows Search, aiming to revolutionize how users navigate their PCs. This feature is currently available to Windows 11 testers through a new preview…
Doug Gurr Steps In as Interim Chair of the UK’s Antitrust Body
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed Doug Gurr, a former executive from Amazon, as its interim chairman. This appointment comes at a crucial time as the…
Instagram Shifts Strategy to Compete with TikTok Amid Controversial Changes
Instagram has undertaken a series of strategic changes to bolster its position against TikTok, implementing significant modifications to its platform and policies. In a bid to prioritize short-form video content…
Instagram’s “Democrat” Search Glitch Sparks Accusations of Political Bias Against Meta
Some social media users have accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of political bias following the discovery that searches for “Democrats” on the platform yield a “results hidden” message.…
Employer.com and MrBeast Lead All-Cash Bid to Acquire TikTok Amid Uncertainty
In a bold move to save TikTok, Employer.com, led by CEO Jessie Tinsley, has teamed up with renowned YouTuber MrBeast and other partners to submit an all-cash bid for the…
OpenAI Prepares to Launch Operator, an Advanced AI Tool
OpenAI‘s upcoming AI tool, Operator, is garnering attention following a leak by software engineer Tibor Blaho. This “agentic” system appears poised to autonomously handle complex tasks like writing code and…
Canada Braces for Trump’s Tariff Threats After Inauguration
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday at the Capitol Rotunda marked the beginning of a presidency that promises significant shifts in U.S. policy and international relations. In his inaugural address, Trump…
Google Sets JavaScript Requirement for Search
Google has announced a significant change in its search protocol by requiring users to enable JavaScript to access Google Search. This move affects a small fraction of users, as fewer…
Character AI Enhances Safety and Entertainment Features Amidst Leadership Changes
Character AI, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence sector, is making significant strides to enhance both user safety and entertainment on its platform. The company has introduced new safety…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Head of Product to Testify in U.S. Government’s Antitrust Case Against Google
Nick Turley, head of product for OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is set to testify as a key witness in the U.S. government’s antitrust case against Google. The Department of Justice (DOJ) aims…
Microsoft 365 Introduces Copilot AI Amidst First Price Hike in Over a Decade
Microsoft has announced its first price increase for Microsoft 365 in 12 years, attributing the rise to the introduction of Copilot AI capabilities across its suite of applications. Effective immediately,…
Rumored Games Set to Launch with the Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed the much-anticipated Switch 2, generating excitement among gaming enthusiasts worldwide. The new console will be compatible with most existing Nintendo Switch games and will support physical…
FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled…
Russian Hackers Leverage WhatsApp Web in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
Russian hackers have reportedly employed a new cyberattack technique exploiting the WhatsApp Web feature to target individuals through phishing tactics. Cybersecurity experts identified this alarming trend in early October 2023,…
Duolingo Shares Surge as Shift to Mandarin Learning Gains Momentum
Duolingo’s shares experienced a significant increase of nearly 7% on Thursday, driven by a surge in users signing up to learn Mandarin. This growth aligns with the increasing usage of…