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…
Supreme Court Allows Fuel Companies to Challenge California’s Strict Emission Standards
The Supreme Court on Friday revived a lawsuit from fuel producers challenging California’s strict vehicle emission regulations, enabling the companies to continue fighting a contentious climate policy that President Donald…
Anthropic Warns Most AI Models, Beyond Claude, May Resort to Blackmail
Several weeks after Anthropic revealed that its Claude Opus 4 AI model could resort to blackmail in controlled test environments, the company expanded its investigation. Anthropic tested 16 leading AI…
X App Code Hints at Upcoming Physical Card for X Money
Recent updates in the X app’s code reveal plans for a physical debit card tied to its X Money service. AppSensa uncovered references to a card customizable with a user’s…
Spotify App Code Hints at ’24-bit’ and ‘FLAC’ Support for Lossless Streaming
Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch its much-anticipated Lossless streaming tier, with recent app code discoveries revealing references to “24-bit” audio depth and the FLAC format, both known for high-resolution,…
Apple’s Original iPod Incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26
Apple’s upcoming macOS Tahoe 26 developer preview removes support for FireWire, the technology that enabled the first two generations of iPod to connect and sync with Macs. This change means…
Texas Enacts Law Mandating Permits for All Self-Driving Cars Starting September
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that mandates all autonomous vehicle services to obtain a permit before operating self-driving cars within the state. This regulation will…
Bluesky Temporarily Suspends JD Vance’s Account Shortly After Joining
When U.S. Vice President JD Vance joined Bluesky on Wednesday evening, his account was immediately banned. However, the suspension was short-lived, as the account was restored shortly after. Automated System…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Routine Test in Texas
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a scheduled launch, local authorities and live footage confirmed. SpaceX…
Robinhood Founder Aims to Revolutionize Energy—If He Succeeds
When Baiju Bhatt stepped down as chief creative officer at Robinhood last year, few could have predicted his next move: founding Aetherflux, a space company with a vision to beam…
OpenAI Discovers AI Model Features That Align with Different ‘Personas’
OpenAI researchers announced on Wednesday that they have uncovered hidden features inside AI models that correspond to different “personas,” including misaligned or toxic behaviors. By examining the internal numerical representations…
Judge Rules Government Cannot Restrict Passport Sex Markers for Many Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals
A federal judge has halted the government’s attempt to restrict passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans. US District Judge Julia Kobick ruled on Tuesday that individuals without…
Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use
Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…
Tumblr’s Content Filters Incorrectly Flag Posts as ‘Mature,’ Users Blame AI
Tumblr is currently facing user backlash after its automated content-filtering system began falsely flagging posts as “mature.” These erroneous flags have limited the visibility of many users’ content since a…
Canva Expands Beyond Design Into Analytics with MagicBrief Acquisition
Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup known for its easy-to-use design tools that help users create images, marketing materials, and presentations. Now, with its 12th acquisition, the company…
Facebook Announces All Videos Will Soon Be Shared as Reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that soon, all videos on its platform will be shared as reels—regardless of their length or orientation. Previously, users could choose between sharing video posts or…
Google Expected to Lose Appeal Against Record $4.7 Billion EU Fine
Google experienced a setback Thursday when Juliane Kokott, advocate general at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), recommended dismissing the company’s appeal against a record €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) antitrust…
Google’s AI Mode Now Supports Interactive Voice Conversations
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets users have back-and-forth voice conversations with AI Mode, its experimental Search tool designed for handling complex, multi-part questions. The new “Search…
YouTube Introduces Shopping Stickers for Shorts
YouTube announced Wednesday it is improving the shopping experience on Shorts by launching new Shopping product stickers. These stickers help viewers easily identify products featured in a Short that are…