Microdrama Apps Gain Traction In U.S. As Short-Form Serialized Video Spending Surges
Short-form scripted video apps known as microdramas are generating billions of dollars in consumer spending and are positioned for broader adoption in the U.S., according to new data from app…
Gmail Users Report Inbox And Spam Filtering Issues
Some Gmail users are experiencing problems with email sorting and spam detection, according to Google’s Workspace status dashboard. Issues Begin Early Saturday Google’s official status page for Google Workspace indicates…
Ring Introduces Video Verification Feature To Flag Altered Footage
Ring has introduced a new video authenticity feature designed to make it easier to determine whether footage recorded by its devices has been edited or manipulated. Ring Verify Aims To…
LiveKit Raises $100 Million At $1 Billion Valuation To Expand Real-Time AI Infrastructure
LiveKit has raised $100 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation, as demand grows for infrastructure that supports real-time AI voice and video applications. Funding Round And Investors…
General Motors Shifts Vehicle Production To Kansas As Chevy Bolt EV Winds Down
General Motors is reorganizing its vehicle manufacturing footprint, moving production away from China and Mexico to a U.S. factory in Kansas, a change that will also bring an end to…
Vimeo Lays Off Staff Following Acquisition By Bending Spoons
Vimeo has laid off part of its global workforce following its acquisition by Italian technology group Bending Spoons, according to reporting from Business Insider. Layoffs Confirmed After Acquisition Business Insider…
Tesla Drops Autopilot As It Pushes Full Self-Driving Adoption
Tesla has discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system, as it seeks to increase uptake of its more advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. California Ruling And Licensing Pressure The change follows…
Google Introduces Free Gemini-Powered SAT Practice Exams
Google is expanding its AI education offerings with the launch of free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini, marking a new focus on standardized test preparation. Gemini Used For SAT…
Ireland Weighs New Surveillance Law That Could Allow Police Use Of Spyware
Ireland is considering new legislation that would expand surveillance powers for law enforcement, including the regulated use of spyware, as the government seeks to modernize interception rules to address encrypted…
Under Armour Probes Alleged Data Breach After Millions Of Records Surface Online
Under Armour said it is investigating claims that customer data was stolen after a cybercriminal advertised millions of records on a hacker forum, following reports that the information originated from…
Google Expands Personalized AI Mode By Connecting Gmail And Photos
Google is adding more personalization to AI Mode, its conversational Search feature for complex queries, by allowing the tool to draw on data from users’ Gmail and Google Photos accounts…
Google DeepMind Brings In Hume AI Leadership To Strengthen Gemini Voice Features
Google DeepMind has hired the chief executive and several senior engineers from voice AI startup Hume AI under a new licensing agreement, adding experienced voice and audio talent to its…
Pinterest Turns To Chinese Open-Source AI Models To Power Recommendations
Pinterest is increasingly relying on Chinese open-source artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation and shopping features, reflecting a broader shift among U.S. companies toward lower-cost, customizable AI tools developed…
TikTok US Joint Venture Updates Privacy Policy To Allow Collection Of Precise Location Data
TikTok’s newly formed U.S. joint venture has updated its privacy policy to expand the types of location data it can collect from American users, following the completion of a deal…
