Spotify Gives Free Users Ability to Pick and Play Songs
Following the rollout of lossless streaming for Premium subscribers, Spotify is adding more flexibility to its free tier. Free users can now search and play any song directly in the…
PayPal Adds One-Time Link Payments, Shareable Over Text
PayPal users can now send or receive money through one-time shareable links. These links can be shared across messaging apps, emails, or chats and automatically expire after 10 days of…
U.S. and China Strike Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China on the ownership of TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed after weekend trade talks in Madrid. The…
Chatbots Becoming Digital Companions for Faith and Guidance
AI-powered chatbots are playing an increasing role in how people explore spirituality. Apps like Bible Chat, which has been downloaded more than 30 million times, and Hallow, which briefly topped…
Trump Escalates Attacks on ‘Radical Left’ After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of what he calls “the radical left.” Speaking to NBC News on…
Spotify Rolls Out Long-Awaited Lossless Music Streaming
Spotify has officially launched high-quality, lossless music streaming for premium subscribers, a feature fans have been waiting on since the company first teased it in 2021. The rollout brings support…
Boring Company Halts Vegas Airport Tunnel After Worker Injury
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has paused construction on its Las Vegas airport tunnel following a serious incident late Wednesday night. A worker sustained what officials described as a “crushing injury,”…
Apple’s New iPhone Security Feature Deals Blow to Spyware Developers
Among its latest announcements, Apple revealed a major security update for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air: Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE). This feature is designed to counter memory corruption bugs,…
OpenAI Gets Microsoft’s Approval to Restructure Its For-Profit Arm
OpenAI announced Thursday it has reached a nonbinding agreement with Microsoft, its largest investor, to move its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The shift, if approved by…
Meta Connect 2025 to Showcase ‘Hypernova’ Smart Glasses and Metaverse AI
Meta Connect 2025 will take place on Wednesday, September 17, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg opening the event at 5 p.m. PST. The following day, September 18, company executives will deliver…
Kirk’s Assassination Pressures Politicians to Rethink Security Measures
The killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified concerns over political safety in the U.S., forcing campaigns and public figures to reconsider how they engage with the public. In…
Claude Adds AI Tools for Document Editing Without Opening Files
ChatGPT may dominate the AI chatbot conversation, but Claude AI is quickly gaining traction as a serious competitor. With its latest update, Anthropic has equipped Claude with tools that make…
Apple Wins Approval for Hypertension Notification Feature
Apple introduced its latest lineup — the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 — earlier this week. Among the new features was Hypertension…
Microsoft Clears EU Competition Probe After Agreeing to Unbundle Teams
The European Commission has accepted Microsoft’s pledge to unbundle Teams from its Office and Microsoft 365 productivity suites, ending a years-long antitrust investigation without fines. The probe began in 2020…
Apple Postpones iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Delays
Apple announced that its iPhone 17 series will officially launch worldwide on September 19, with preorders for most countries beginning this Friday. However, the iPhone Air — the first model…
Venezuela Plans to Increase Troop Presence to Combat Drug Trafficking
Venezuela announced Sunday that it will sharply increase troop deployments in coastal states in response to growing concerns over drug trafficking. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said President Nicolas Maduro has…
Gmail Adds Simplified Package Tracking for Upcoming Deliveries
Google announced Thursday that Gmail is introducing a dedicated Purchases tab to help users manage package deliveries more easily. The tab will bring together all purchase-related emails — from upcoming…