Google Play Launches “Verified” Program for VPN Apps
Google Play is introducing a “Verified” badge for select VPN apps to help users identify trustworthy services. This initiative aims to promote user privacy and safety, according to a blog…
X Partners with Visa to Power Payments on X Money
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is taking a big step towards becoming a financial hub. They’ve just announced a partnership with Visa to handle person-to-person payments for their upcoming…
Meta Offers Creators Deals to Promote Instagram Across Other Video Apps
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, including TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, CNBC has learned. With TikTok currently unavailable for download in the…
Brazil Bans Worldcoin’s Crypto-Based Biometric Data Collection
Brazil’s data protection authority has ordered the company behind the biometric technology for the World ID project to stop offering crypto or financial compensation for collecting biometric data from its…
X Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed Globally for Users
Elon Musk’s X has begun expanding its dedicated vertical video feed to users worldwide, just days after it first debuted in the U.S., TechCrunch has learned and confirmed with the…
Stargate to Power $100B AI Venture with Solar and Batteries
The massive $100 billion Stargate joint venture will reportedly be powered, at least in part, by solar energy and batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, SoftBank-backed SB Energy will build…
AI Models Tested by Making Balls Bounce in Rotating Shapes
The list of informal, quirky AI benchmarks keeps growing. Recently, a test to see how different AI models handle a prompt like this has captured the attention of the AI…
RedNote Sees Massive Decline in U.S. Users After TikTok Ban Delay
As the U.S. TikTok ban loomed, many U.S. users flocked to RedNote, a Chinese app that offered a similar experience to TikTok. The app, which is listed in the U.S.…
Apple Enhances In-App Purchases with New API for Large Content and Subscriptions
Apple announced on Thursday the introduction of a new API called the Advanced Commerce API, aimed at supporting more in-app purchase formats, including subscriptions and content add-ons. The company clarified…
Android 16 Brings Live Activities and Pro Video Features
Android enthusiasts received a fresh wave of excitement as Google unveiled the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. This latest iteration promises significant enhancements, particularly on the accessibility…
Google Unveils New App to Decode Doctor’s Handwriting at Annual India Event
Google has announced a new initiative to tackle the long-standing issue of deciphering handwritten doctor’s notes. This revelation came during the company’s annual “Google for India” event, which showcases a…
MrBeast’s Potential Role in TikTok U.S. Acquisition Spurs Industry Buzz
MrBeast, the renowned YouTube sensation and entrepreneur, is in the spotlight as he engages in discussions with multiple parties interested in acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations. Among the potential suitors is…
Google Enhances Galaxy S25 Experience with New Features
Google is set to enhance the user experience of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series phones by integrating a suite of new features. The tech giant announced several updates, including expanded…
Bedrock Energy Drives Innovation in Data Center Cooling with Geothermal Technology
Bedrock Energy, a pioneering startup, is making strides in the realm of geothermal energy by employing sophisticated data analysis techniques derived from the oil and gas sector. This innovative approach…
Mexico Braces for Deportees with New Tent Shelters in Juárez
The El Paso border is witnessing historically low levels of migrant arrivals, marked by a 63% drop in Border Patrol encounters. This significant decrease in the El Paso Sector comes…
Trump Revokes Biden AI Policies, Sets New Course for Innovation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at reshaping the United States’ approach to artificial intelligence (AI). This new directive revokes existing government policies that Trump claims…
Nintendo Unveils New ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Game for Switch 2
Nintendo is gearing up for a major release that promises to be a game-changer for its fans. The gaming giant has confirmed the development of a new “Super Smash Bros.”…
Google Strengthens XR Ambitions with $250 Million HTC Acquisition
Google has announced its strategic acquisition of a segment of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million. This move marks a significant step in Google’s efforts to enhance its…
Neko Health Secures $260 Million Funding, Eyes Global Expansion
Neko Health, a cutting-edge health technology startup co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, has successfully raised $260 million in a Series B funding round, which values the company at $1.8 billion…
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…