Google and Roblox Launch New Game to Teach Internet Safety
Google has partnered with Roblox to launch a new gaming world designed to teach kids how to navigate the internet safely. The initiative, called Be Internet Awesome World, introduces players…
Google Maps Cracks Down on Businesses Posting Fake Reviews
Google Maps has ramped up its efforts to tackle fake reviews on its platform by introducing new restrictions and warnings for business profiles involved in such activity. Businesses that violate…
Disney+ Crackdown on Account Sharing Now in Effect in the US
Disney has announced a new measure aimed at limiting password sharing among its streaming service subscribers, introducing a “Paid Sharing” feature. This comes as part of the company’s broader strategy…
DoNotPay Fined $193K as FTC Takes Action Against AI Legal Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new enforcement initiative called Operation AI Comply, targeting companies that have used artificial intelligence (AI) to support deceptive products and services. As…
Amazon Employees Urge Reversal of New In-Office Work Mandate
Amazon employees are pushing back against CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate starting in 2025, expressing dissatisfaction through an anonymous survey, Fortune reports. The internal…
Political Consultant Fined $6 Million by FCC for Deepfake Robocalls Featuring President Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined political consultant Steven Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI technology to create illegal robocalls during the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primaries. These…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) against Microsoft, accusing the company of using anti-competitive practices in its Azure cloud services. The complaint focuses on Microsoft’s…
Spotify AI Playlists Now Available for Premium Users in the US
Spotify is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music streaming by rolling out the AI Playlist feature for Premium users in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.…
Rivian Starts Fulfilling $10M Grant Promise Made at IPO
Rivian has disclosed its first $10 million in grants through the Rivian Foundation, fulfilling a commitment made three years ago. This follows the company’s pledge to dedicate 1% of its…
Figma Relaunches AI Design Tool First Draft After Apple Controversy
Figma has relaunched its AI-powered design tool, now called “First Draft,” after pulling its original version, Make Designs, which faced criticism for closely resembling Apple’s iPhone weather app. The initial…
PS5 Version of Palworld Launches Worldwide, Except in Japan
Palworld, the action-adventure game developed by Pocketpair, has officially launched on PlayStation 5, following a surprise announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play event. However, the game is notably absent…
Meta Connect 2024 Recap: Quest 3S AI Updates, AR Glasses and More
Meta Connect 2024, held on Wednesday, September 25, introduced several new products and updates across virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). While there wasn’t a high-end…
OpenAI Plans Shift to For-Profit as CTO Murati Departs
OpenAI is reportedly considering restructuring into a for-profit business, while keeping its non-profit arm separate. The move, disclosed by an anonymous source, aims to simplify the company’s structure for investors…
League of Legends Pulled Into SAG-AFTRA Strike Over Voice Actor Rights
SAG-AFTRA has initiated a strike against League of Legends, instructing union voice actors to stop working on the game. The union also filed an unfair labor practice charge with the…
Visa Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Following DOJ Investigation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the financial giant of maintaining a monopoly over debit network markets, as reported by Bloomberg. The lawsuit…
OpenAI Brings More Voices and a New Look to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode
OpenAI is expanding its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to a broader audience, targeting paying customers in the ChatGPT Plus and Teams tiers. The rollout begins this week, while Enterprise and…
Elon Musk Outlines SpaceX Plan to Send Five Uncrewed Starships to Mars by 2026
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to send approximately five uncrewed Starships to Mars by 2026, with the goal of facilitating human missions to the planet within the next…
Valve Upgrades Family Sharing with Steam Families Release
Valve has officially rolled out its new Steam Families feature to all users following a beta phase earlier this year. This update allows families to share their game libraries, offering…
Neuralink Gains FDA Approval for Vision Restoring Device
Neuralink has received clearance from the FDA for its “breakthrough device,” Blindsight, marking a significant step forward for the Elon Musk-owned company’s brain-computer interface ambitions. However, despite Musk’s claims, this…
FDA Gives Approval for Apple AirPods Pro 2 to Serve as Hearing Aids
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to function as over-the-counter hearing aids last Thursday, September 12. This development was confirmed alongside…