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Apple said it will reduce its App Store commission rates in China following discussions with regulators, lowering the fee developers pay on certain digital purchases. The changes, announced Thursday, will…

Spotify has introduced a new feature that allows listeners to view and edit their algorithmic music preferences for the first time. The update, announced by co-CEO Gustav Söderström at SXSW…

The artificial intelligence industry in 2026 has been defined not just by product launches, but by a series of turning points involving political conflicts, viral technologies, and infrastructure demands that…

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg voiced concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in creative work during a panel discussion at SXSW 2026 in Austin. Speaking to the audience on Friday,…

The reboot of Digg has laid off a significant portion of its staff as the company struggles with large-scale bot activity that undermined its core community voting system. In a…

xAI is undergoing a major leadership reshuffle that has reduced the number of its original co-founders from 11 to two as the company reorganizes to compete with rival AI developers.…

Meta Platforms is considering a round of layoffs that could affect more than 20% of its workforce, according to a report from Reuters. The potential cuts would represent one of…

The United States Army has signed a long-term enterprise contract with defense technology startup Anduril Industries that could be worth up to $20 billion. The agreement, announced late Friday, consolidates…

Apple’s newly introduced MacBook Neo has been described as the most repairable MacBook released in roughly fourteen years, according to a teardown analysis published by iFixit. The device, which is…

OpenAI has introduced app integrations in ChatGPT that allow users to connect external services directly to the chatbot and perform tasks through conversational prompts. The feature enables users to link…

A customer of Costco has filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking to force the retailer to return potential tariff refunds to shoppers who paid higher prices when import duties…

Meta Platforms has announced new tools and updated creator guidelines aimed at tackling impersonation and the growing spread of low-quality AI-generated posts on Facebook. The move comes after widespread criticism…

Several recent criminal investigations and lawsuits have raised concerns about whether artificial intelligence chatbots may reinforce harmful beliefs or assist vulnerable users in planning violent acts. Experts and legal filings…

Netflix has announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the platform’s most watched film to date. The project will be the first produced under a new multi-year exclusive agreement between…

Writing platform Grammarly has disabled an AI feature that imitated the writing personas of well-known authors and experts after criticism from those whose identities were used without consent. The feature,…

A study by researchers at University of Cambridge found that preschool children often struggled to interact with an AI-powered toy designed to encourage conversation and imaginative play. The research examined…

Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the start of 2026, while the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%, according to labour figures released Friday. The data adds…

An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…

Two fatal crashes in 2024 involving Ford vehicles using the company’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system likely occurred while drivers were distracted in the moments before impact, according to documents released…

Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet customers analyze vehicle data and improve operational efficiency. The tool, called Ford Pro AI, debuted this week…