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…
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…