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Threads’ DMs Receive Mixed Reactions from Users

Earlier this week, Instagram’s Threads introduced its most-requested feature yet: direct messages (DMs). However, the rollout has sparked backlash, especially from women users, who are calling for an option to…

iPhones with iOS 26 Freeze FaceTime Calls Upon Detecting Nudity

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update is testing a new FaceTime feature that automatically pauses video calls when nudity is detected. The feature, spotted in the iOS 26 developer preview, displays…

Stripe’s First Employee and Fintech Founder of Increase Moves to Acquire a Bank

It’s been an open secret in fintech circles that Darragh Buckley, founder and CEO of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Increase, has long aimed to “buy a bank.” Recently, he effectively…

Amazon Freevee to Shut Down in August as Focus Shifts to Prime Video

Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will officially shut down next month. The company has given users until August to enjoy the platform’s offerings before it completely goes offline. Freevee has…

Meta Users Report Paid Verified Support Ineffective Amid Mass Bans

When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the company promised subscribers direct access to customer support. However, amid a wave of mass bans affecting Facebook and…

Elon Musk’s X Experiences Outage Affecting Some Users

Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced an outage on Wednesday, causing some users to be unable to access the site. User Reports and Resolution Timeline More than 15,000 users…

Iran Passes Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. New…

Jeff Bezos Sells $737 Million in Amazon Shares

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold over 3.3 million shares of the company in a transaction valued at approximately $736.7 million, according to a financial filing made public on Tuesday. Stock…

Germany Urges Apple and Google to Block DeepSeek Amid Growing European Scrutiny

Germany’s data protection authority in Berlin announced Friday that DeepSeek’s app unlawfully sends user data to China, urging Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI service from their app…

Google Highlights ‘AI Mode’ with Featured Homepage Doodle

Google’s iconic homepage doodle, arguably Alphabet’s most valuable digital real estate, is currently showcasing its latest AI-powered search feature, “AI Mode.” On Tuesday, Google updated the doodle on its Chrome…

Figma Files for IPO on NYSE, Plans Aggressive Growth Through Acquisitions

Design software company Figma officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, planning to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FIG.” The move follows…

Meta Introduces Business Voice Calling on WhatsApp and Explores AI-Driven Product Recommendations

WhatsApp is enhancing its business suite with new AI-powered capabilities. The company announced on Tuesday that large businesses will soon be able to connect with customers via voice calls, paving…

Instagram Now Lets You Share Spotify Songs with Audio in Stories

Instagram announced Monday that users can now listen to previews of songs shared from Spotify directly within Stories. Previously, sharing Spotify tracks linked to the platform but did not include…

Apple Reportedly Weighs Using Anthropic and OpenAI to Power Siri

Apple is reportedly considering integrating AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to power its next-generation Siri, instead of relying solely on its own in-house technology, according to a report from…

Google Integrates AI into Education with Gemini Tools for Teachers and Chatbots for Students

Google announced a significant update on Monday at the ISTE edtech conference, introducing over 30 new AI-powered tools designed to enhance learning experiences in classrooms. These include a version of…

Gmail Simplifies Email Unsubscribing on Desktop

Google is bringing its handy “Manage Subscriptions” feature, previously available only on Gmail’s mobile app, to the web interface. This gives desktop users the same one-click option to unsubscribe from…

Vitalik Buterin Expresses Concerns About Sam Altman’s World Project

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed significant concerns about the digital identification system promoted by Sam Altman’s World project, citing potential privacy risks. Previously known as Worldcoin, World is developed…

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Knockoffs of Its Products

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. has filed a lawsuit accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling counterfeit versions of some of its best-known products. The lawsuit,…

Acer Unveils Two New Chromebook Plus Models Featuring Free Google AI Pro Plan

Acer announced Thursday that buyers of its new Chromebook Plus lineup—including the Chromebook Plus 514, Chromebook Plus 516, Spin 714, and Enterprise 514—will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Google’s…

OpenAI Said to Be ‘Recalibrating’ Compensation Amid Meta Hiring Spree

Amid Meta’s recent recruitment of several senior researchers from OpenAI, the latter’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen reassured staff that leadership has been actively responding to the challenge. “I feel…