Gemini Reaches 350 Million Monthly Active Users, According to Court Data
As of March, Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, has reached 350 million monthly active users globally, according to internal data shared during the company’s ongoing antitrust trial. This marks a significant…
WhatsApp Introduces Advanced Chat Privacy for More Secure Messaging
WhatsApp introduced a new feature on Wednesday designed to bolster the privacy of its users’ chats. The “Advanced Chat Privacy” setting prevents users from exporting chats or automatically downloading media…
Amazon’s Kuiper Faces Production Delays in Race Against Starlink
Amazon’s ambitious satellite internet project, Kuiper, has encountered significant production delays as it aims to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Originally slated to launch earlier this month, the mission was…
YouTube TV App to Get a Redesign This Summer
YouTube TV will be rolling out a new, customizable multiview feed that will let users create their own tailored-overlook experience. This long-awaited improvement will let users choose up to three…
Threads Expands Advertising Reach to Global Advertisers
Meta’s Threads, a burgeoning social media platform, has announced its expansion of advertising capabilities to global advertisers, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. As of this writing, Threads…
Tesla Stock Jumps After Trump’s Comments on China Tariffs and Powell, Despite Weak Earnings
Tesla’s stock soared 5.3% after CEO Elon Musk recently told investors he would be spending more time on the company. Investors responded enthusiastically to his promise, sending the stock soaring.…
YouTube Celebrates 20 Years and Poised to Become the Top Media Company by Revenue
Twenty years ago, Jawed Karim uploaded his simple 19-second video titled “Me at the Zoo” to YouTube, an action that unknowingly marked the beginning of a new era in online…
Linktree Unveils New Monetization Features to Empower Creators
Linktree recently released a new monetization suite that provides creators with incredible tools to boost their income. These new tools will allow creators to significantly increase what they earn straight…
Tesla’s Optimus Robots Face Setback Due to China’s Rare Earth Restrictions, Musk Says
Tesla has grand dreams for its humanoid robot, Optimus. China’s recent, anti-competitive export controls on rare earth elements are posing huge, punitive roadblocks. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, emphasized the…
Apple and Meta Slam ‘Unfair’ €700 Million EU Fines
Over the last few years, the European Union has slapped tech giants like Apple and Meta with multibillion-dollar fines. They’ve received fines totaling €700 million for breaching antitrust rules. Additionally,…
Trump Signals Potential Reduction of China Tariffs, No Plans to Fire Fed Chair
Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the cliche Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He referred to Powell as “a big loser” as interest rate fears rise. For his part, Trump…
Pinterest Encourages Teens to Log Off During School Hours
Pinterest acted similarly when they recently announced an experimental initiative designed to get their young users to stay offline during school hours. The social media platform is rolling out a…
Adobe Proposes Robots.txt-Style Indicator for Images Used in AI Training
Adobe also recently announced a new content credential application. This new tool aims to address the increasing fears that creators have about their images being used to train artificial intelligence…
FDA to Remove Dyes from Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles, and Other Popular Snacks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the newly appointed head of a $1.7 trillion federal agency overseeing food and tobacco products, vaccines, and other medicines, is leading a significant shift in American…
OpenAI Executive Says They Would Purchase Google Chrome if Given the Opportunity
Nick Turley, the most powerful influencer in the tech industry recently appeared before the Justice Department. He was speaking at an antitrust trial seeking to break up Google’s anti-competitive business…
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Due to Tariff Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just slashed the United States’ growth forecast for this year—in half. This downgrade is the biggest cut of any advanced economy. It also lowered its…