German Antitrust Watchdog Scrutinizes Apple’s App Privacy Framework
Germany’s antitrust watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (FCO), is intensifying its investigation into Apple’s app privacy framework, an inquiry that began in 2022. The FCO suspects that Apple may not be adhering…
Adobe Expands Creative Horizons with Firefly AI Subscriptions
Adobe has unveiled its new subscription plans for Firefly AI, allowing users to integrate these plans with their Creative Cloud accounts. This development enables unlimited AI image and vector generation…
Google Leverages AI to Safeguard Young Users Across Platforms
Google is stepping up its efforts to protect young users by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate their ages. This new initiative aims to determine whether a user is over…
Google Enhances Family Link App to Boost Parental Control
Google has unveiled an update to its Family Link app, introducing a new Screen Time tab that replaces the former Highlights tab on its home screen. The update, now available…
Adobe Introduces Firefly AI Video Generation for Creators
Adobe has unveiled a groundbreaking enhancement to its Firefly platform, introducing an AI-powered video-generation capability. This new feature allows users to create video content from either text prompts or existing…
Sony’s State of Play Stream to Unveil Exciting PS5 Game Lineup
Sony has announced an upcoming State of Play stream, scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 12, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. The announcement was made on the PlayStation Blog…
Apple Partners with Alibaba to Boost iPhone Sales in China
Apple Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, following a significant decline in iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook cited the absence…
DeepSeek’s AI Advances Challenge U.S. Chip Export Controls
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, the U.S. government’s efforts to curb AI development in China through strict chip export controls face an unexpected challenge. Despite these measures, DeepSeek, a…
Instagram Expands Teen Safety Features to India
Instagram has rolled out its teen account features in India, marking a significant expansion into one of its largest markets. With over 350 million users in India, Instagram aims to…
SparkCat Malware Prompts Apple and Google to Remove 20 Apps
Security researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a sophisticated malware framework known as SparkCat, which has been active since March 2024. This malicious software infiltrated a food delivery app used in…
Musk’s $97.6 Billion Offer to Acquire OpenAI Signals Shift in AI Control
Elon Musk’s team has taken a bold step by submitting a $97.6 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, marking a significant escalation in his ongoing conflict with OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.…
Meta’s Restructuring Sparks Fear Amidst Workforce Reductions
Meta is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to streamline its operations and focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. This overhaul, dubbed the “year…
EU AI Champions Initiative Seeks to Position Europe as a Global AI Leader
The EU AI Champions Initiative, led by the European arm of U.S. venture capital firm General Catalyst, aims to establish Europe as a leader in artificial intelligence. Announced during the…
Current AI Initiative Launched to Drive Societal Benefits with $400M Backing
Current AI, a public interest initiative focused on fostering and steering the development of AI in societally beneficial directions, was announced at the French AI Action summit on Monday. It’s…
Apple Gears Up for 2027 Tabletop Robot and Major iOS 18.4 Update
Apple is on the brink of unveiling significant technological advancements, including a tabletop robot anticipated for release in 2027 and an imminent iOS 18.4 update. The iOS update, expected to…
AI Innovators Compete for Spotlight in Super Bowl Showdown
In a thrilling spectacle of technological prowess, the 2025 Super Bowl became an arena for artificial intelligence companies to exhibit their latest advancements. Google, OpenAI, Salesforce, GoDaddy, Cirkul, and Meta…
Global Leaders Convene in Paris for AI Action Summit Amid Growing Concerns
The AI Action Summit, a significant gathering aimed at uniting global leaders, tech executives, and academics, has commenced in Paris. The summit, which spans over two days starting Monday, seeks…
Apple Poised to Unveil Innovative iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the fourth-generation iPhone SE and the PowerBeats Pro 2 Bluetooth earbuds on February 11. The earbuds are anticipated to be Apple’s first headphones featuring…
Sony Offers Extra Days to PlayStation Plus Users Following Global Network Outage
The PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a significant global outage over the weekend, affecting countless users worldwide. The disruption began on Friday evening and persisted until Saturday evening in the United…
Sony offers PlayStation Plus users five-day extension after global outage
Sony announced on Sunday that all PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an automatic five-day extension to their service after a global outage disrupted the PlayStation Network (PSN) for approximately 18…