Threads Introduces Separate Hidden Words Management from Instagram, Adds Time Limits
Threads, Meta’s competitor to X, now offers a Hidden Words feature that works separately from Instagram. This setting lets users filter out posts containing specific words, phrases, or emojis they…
YouTube to Restrict Live Streaming for Certain Children Soon
YouTube is introducing new rules aimed at better protecting children. From July 22, children under 16 will no longer be able to live stream to an audience on their own.…
Xiaomi Shares Surge to Record Highs Following Strong Response to New EV Undercutting Tesla
Shares of China’s Xiaomi, listed in Hong Kong, jumped more than 5% on Friday, reaching a record high just one day after the company unveiled its new electric vehicle that…
YouTube Boosts AI to Enhance Your Recommendations
As YouTube’s platform fills up with AI-generated videos, the company is advancing its own AI tools by injecting AI-powered recommendations directly into the user experience for some viewers. AI-Powered Search…
WhatsApp’s AI Message Summaries Now Available in the US for Quick Chat Updates
WhatsApp has launched a new AI-powered message summary feature for users in the United States, allowing them to ask Meta’s built-in AI assistant for a concise overview of chats related…
Google May Be Required to Link Users to Rival Search Platforms in the UK
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering requiring Google to give consumers more choice over which online search services they use, under a new digital markets law aimed…
Google Adds Historical Street View Imagery to Google Earth
Google announced that historical Street View imagery, previously only available on Google Maps, is now accessible on Google Earth. This update enables users to explore locations from multiple perspectives, including…
US House Prohibits WhatsApp on Staff Devices
The U.S. House of Representatives’ top cybersecurity official has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices assigned to its staff. A memo, reported by Reuters, cites potential security risks…
US Safety Regulators Reach Out to Tesla Over Erratic Robotaxis
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reached out to Tesla following social media videos that appear to show the company’s newly launched robotaxis breaking traffic laws. Tesla’s…
Google Launches New Gemini Model Capable of Running Locally on Robots
Google DeepMind announced the launch of Gemini Robotics On-Device, a language model designed to run locally on robots without the need for an internet connection. This update builds on the…
Chrome for Android Now Lets You Move the Address Bar to the Bottom
Google Chrome for Android is adopting a design feature familiar to iOS users: the ability to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. This update follows Safari’s…
Judge Rules Anthropic Did Not Infringe Authors’ Copyrights in AI Book Training
A federal judge ruled late Monday that Anthropic’s use of books to train its AI model Claude qualifies as “fair use” and is “transformative.” The decision marks a significant milestone…
UK May Mandate Google to Offer Alternative Search Options and Fairer Rankings
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced Tuesday it is considering designating Google with “strategic market status” under a new digital markets competition regime. This designation could require Google…
Sam Altman Open to Ads on ChatGPT, Describes Instagram Ads as ‘Kinda Cool’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed the possibility of ads appearing in ChatGPT, marking a shift in the company’s approach to monetization. Speaking on OpenAI’s official podcast debut, Altman acknowledged…
Google Introduces AI Features to Chromebook Plus Devices
Google is rolling out several AI-powered features for its productivity-focused Chromebook Plus devices. Among the new tools is a screen-selection feature that allows users to capture parts of their screen…
Google Launches AI Mode for Users in India
Google has launched its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, for users in India. Currently in an experimental phase, the feature requires users to opt in via Search Labs. Users…
Amazon Launches Second Batch of Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Amazon successfully launched the second batch of its Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, advancing its goal of creating a vast constellation to provide global broadband coverage. The launch took place…
Meta Launches Oakley Smart Glasses with New Features
Meta has officially launched the Oakley Meta Glasses, a collaboration with the well-known sports eyewear brand. These Performance AI Glasses combine Oakley’s design with Meta’s technology, aimed at casual users…