LG Smart TV Owners Report Unremovable Microsoft Copilot App Appearing on Devices
Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot has begun appearing on some LG smart televisions, prompting complaints from users who say the app was added without notice and cannot be uninstalled. Several LG smart…
Merriam-Webster Names “Slop” as Its Word of the Year for 2025
Merriam-Webster has selected “slop” as its word of the year for 2025, citing the growing presence of low-quality, AI-generated material across the internet and social media platforms over the past…
Google to Shut Down Dark Web Report Feature in February 2026
Google said it will discontinue its dark web report feature beginning February 16, 2026, ending a service designed to alert users when their personal information appeared in data breach listings…
Threads Expands Communities Feature With New Topics and Engagement Tools
Meta said on Monday that its social network Threads has expanded the range of topics available through its communities feature, increasing the number of communities on the platform and adding…
Netflix Seeks to Reassure Staff as Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Draws Scrutiny
Netflix has proposed an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that has prompted opposition from labor groups and scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over competition, pricing, and employment…
Snapchat Rolls Out 2025 Recap as Usage Data Shows Growth in Calls and Chats
Snapchat said on Monday that it has begun rolling out its end-of-year 2025 Recap to users, offering a personalized video summary of how they used the app across Snaps, Stories,…
Zoom Expands AI Companion to the Web and Opens Access to Free Users
Zoom has released its AI assistant to the web as part of its AI Companion 3.0 update, expanding access to features such as meeting summaries, action items, and meeting insights,…
Spain Fines Airbnb €64m Over Unlicensed Property Listings
Spain’s government has fined Airbnb €64 million (£56 million) for advertising unlicensed rental properties, ordering the company to remove thousands of listings that authorities say breached consumer protection rules. Fine…
Meta Shuts Down Facebook Messenger Desktop App, Redirects Users to the Web
Meta has discontinued Facebook Messenger’s native desktop app for Mac and Windows, ending access to the standalone application on December 15, 2025, and directing users to continue using the messaging…
Ford Scales Back Large EV Plans as Demand Softens and US Rules Change
Ford said it is pulling back from plans to manufacture large electric vehicles, citing weaker demand and recent regulatory changes under U.S. President Donald Trump, and will redirect investment toward…
Google Removes Disney Character AI Videos From YouTube After Copyright Warning
Google has removed dozens of AI-generated YouTube videos featuring Disney characters after receiving a cease and desist letter accusing the company of large-scale copyright infringement tied to both content hosting…
iRobot Files for Bankruptcy as Tariffs and Competition Reshape Ownership
iRobot, the U.S. company behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, has filed for bankruptcy protection after rising competition from Chinese manufacturers and higher costs linked to U.S. trade tariffs eroded…
Grok Spreads False Claims About Bondi Beach Shooting Before Issuing Corrections
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI and promoted through the social media platform X, circulated multiple inaccurate claims about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, including…
Indiana Woman Charged After Alleged DoorDash Food Tampering Caught on Camera
A DoorDash delivery in Evansville, Indiana has resulted in felony charges after customers reported vomiting and a burning sensation that investigators say followed an alleged act of food tampering by…
India Orders Stricter SIM Linking for Messaging Apps, Putting WhatsApp Usage at Risk
WhatsApp is facing heightened regulatory pressure in India after new government directions ordered messaging apps to stay continuously linked to an active SIM card, a move officials say targets cyber…
Data Center Construction Boom May Slow U.S. Infrastructure Projects
Rising investment in data center construction is increasing competition for labor and resources, potentially delaying road, bridge, and transportation upgrades funded by state and local governments, according to reporting by…
Microsoft Agrees to Buy 3.6 Million Carbon Removal Credits From Louisiana Biofuels Plant
Microsoft said on Thursday it will purchase 3.6 million carbon removal credits from a biofuels facility in Louisiana owned by C2X, adding to a growing portfolio of long-term carbon removal…
Apple and Google Issue Security Updates After Sophisticated Hacking Campaign
Apple and Google have released multiple software updates after uncovering a hacking campaign that exploited previously unknown security flaws, with evidence suggesting the activity may be linked to state-backed actors.…