Instagram Launches New ‘Ring’ Award to Honor Top Creators
Instagram announced on Monday the launch of a new awards program, which will recognize creators worldwide who are celebrated for shifting culture and breaking barriers. The company is set to…
Supreme Court Rejects Laura Loomer’s Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider an appeal filed by Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right influencer and ally of President Donald Trump, who had sued social media companies…
California Grants Uber and Lyft Drivers the Right to Unionize
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1340, which grants drivers for Uber and Lyft the right to unionize, even while they maintain their classification as independent contractors. The…
Microsoft to Launch Ad-Supported Tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox is reportedly making plans to introduce a free, ad-supported tier to its cloud gaming service, meaning that users will soon be able to stream certain games without paying a…
California’s New AI Safety Law Proves Innovation and Regulation Can Coexist
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, the state’s new AI safety and transparency bill, which an advocate argues is proof that state-level regulation can protect safety without impeding…
Inside the Trump Administration’s Sweeping Removal of Immigration Judges
Immigration Judge Shira Levine was abruptly fired while presiding over an asylum claim in a San Francisco courtroom, learning of her termination via a computer notification. She read the termination…
What the Government Shutdown Really Means for Immigrant Health Care
The government shutdown messaging battle is escalating, putting Republicans in a difficult spot because the Democrats’ demand to extend popular Obamacare subsidies is widely supported. In response, GOP leaders have…
Google’s Gemini App Reportedly Set for Major Redesign
Following the substantial success of OpenAI’s video editing application, Sora, which has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, Google appears to be considering a more visually focused…
Amazon Prime Air Drones Collide with Crane in Arizona
Two of Amazon’s MK30 Prime Air delivery drones crashed into a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, on a Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)…
Hackers Claim Theft of 1 Billion Records Across 39 Companies
A recent surge in data thefts has culminated in a group of hackers threatening to publicly release 1 billion stolen records allegedly taken from 39 major companies, including well-known brands…
Gmail Business Accounts Gain Ability to Send Encrypted Emails to Anyone
Google has introduced a valuable new cybersecurity feature for its business-tier Gmail users. In a company blog post, Google announced that enterprise Gmail customers can now send end-to-end encrypted emails…
ICE Tracker App Developer Urges Apple to Lift App Store Ban
The creator of ICEBlock, an application used to track local sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officials, has formally requested that Apple reverse its…
Democrats May Hold More Power in Shutdown Standoff Than Expected
On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the historical political risks and embracing a government shutdown they…
Threads Launches New Communities Feature
Instagram Threads, Meta’s key competitor to the platform now called X, which boasts over 400 million monthly active users, is officially launching a major new feature designed to redefine how…
Meta Wants to Bring Its Business AI Chat Tools to Third-Party Websites
Meta’s efforts to expand its core business beyond online advertising involve pitching companies AI-powered chat tools that they can use on their own websites. The social media giant debuted on…
Asian Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Makes Retail Debut in France
Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has chosen France as the location to open its first permanent physical outlets. The company, which has primarily operated online, will occupy “shop-in-shop” concessions first in…
Taiwan Resists U.S. Pressure to Relocate Half of Its Chip Production
Taiwan will not accept a proposal from Washington to locally manufacture half the chips it currently supplies to the U.S., the island’s top trade negotiator said. Speaking to reporters on…
Microsoft Wants to Mainly Use Its Own AI Data Center Chips in the Future
Microsoft would like to mainly use its own chips in its data centers in the future, a move that could reduce its reliance on major players like Nvidia and AMD.…