Instagram Fails to Address Hate Speech Against Female Politicians
Instagram is facing criticism for its failure to remove hate speech directed at female politicians as the 2024 election approaches, according to a report released by the Center for Countering…
Threads May Soon Allow Users to Post Content With a 24-Hour Lifespan
Meta is working on a new feature for its Threads platform that could introduce disappearing posts, offering users a way to make their posts, along with all replies, vanish after…
Made by Google 2024: New Pixel 9 Phones, AI-Powered Features, and More
Google’s Made by Google 2024 event has wrapped up, bringing a slew of announcements that emphasize the company’s focus on AI integration across its devices and services. This year’s event,…
Texas Judge Who Owns Tesla Shares Recuses from X’s Advertiser Case
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has stepped down from overseeing X’s antitrust lawsuit against several major advertisers, just days after a report revealed that he owns stock in Tesla, the…
Score, the Dating App Focused on Credit Health, Shuts Down After Six Months
Score, a dating app designed for individuals with good to excellent credit, officially shut down in early August, according to the company’s confirmation to TechCrunch. Initially launched as a temporary,…
TikTok Introduces Group Chats and Custom Stickers in DMs
TikTok is expanding its platform by introducing group chats, a feature that allows users to engage in conversations with up to 32 people directly within the app. This new functionality,…
Trump and Musk’s Live Stream on X Crashes
Elon Musk’s highly anticipated live interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical challenges, leading to a delayed start and widespread frustration among users. The event,…
Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D as Focus Shifts to Classic Paint App
Microsoft will officially retire its Paint 3D app later this year, marking the end of a bold, though ultimately underwhelming, attempt to modernize its classic Paint application. A banner has…
Elon Musk Defends Oil Industry in Conversation with Trump
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), interviewed former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, covering a range of topics including an assassination attempt on Trump,…
Patreon Must Shift to Apple’s Billing System to Stay on App Store
Apple has mandated that Patreon, a platform that allows creators to offer paid memberships to their fans, must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November 2024 or face removal…
Meta and UMG Target Unauthorized AI Music in New Agreement
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. In their newly expanded multi-year music licensing agreement, the two companies…
Donald Trump and Elon Musk to Engage in Unscripted Live Conversation on X
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are set for a live conversation on X’s Spaces this Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. The interview, announced by Trump…
CrowdStrike Accepts the “Most Epic Fail” Award at Def Con
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, found itself in an unusual spotlight as it accepted the “Most Epic Fail” award at this year’s Pwnie Awards. The recognition comes in the wake…
Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Passes Away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a trailblazing figure in Silicon Valley, has died at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer.…
Meta and University Researchers Develop Dissolvable Microchip Material to Tackle E-Waste
Researchers have developed a novel material, similar to those used in dental fillings, which could significantly reduce electronic waste (e-waste). In 2022, global e-waste amounted to 62 million metric tons,…
Meta Shuts Down VR Game Studio Ready at Dawn
Meta has permanently closed Ready at Dawn Studios, a renowned developer known for its VR games such as Echo VR and Lone Echo, as reported by Android Central. The closure,…
Bluesky Welcomes Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick to Board
Bluesky, the decentralized social network aiming to offer an alternative to X, announced on Monday the addition of Mike Masnick, founder of the tech blog Techdirt, to its board. Masnick…
Nothing’s New Phone 2a Plus Arrives in U.S. at $399 via Beta Program
Nothing’s $399 Phone 2a Plus is now available in the U.S. through a beta program. Announced on Wednesday, August 7, the budget-focused handset continues the London-based company’s trend of unique…
Views To Become Key Performance Metric for All Content on Instagram
Instagram is set to make “views” the primary metric across all its content formats, including Reels, Stories, photos, and more. This update aims to simplify performance tracking for creators, regardless…
New Services Coming to Airbnb: Co-Hosting, Experiences Relaunch and More
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that the company will expand its services beyond short-term rentals to include co-hosting, relaunching its “experiences,” guest services, and more.…