Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use
Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…
Google’s Gemini Struggles and Panics During Pokémon Gameplay
As AI companies compete to lead the industry, they’re also engaging in unexpected arenas—like classic Pokémon video games. Google DeepMind and Anthropic are both exploring how their latest AI models…
American Toy Makers Challenge Trump’s Tariffs at the Supreme Court
Two family-owned American toy companies, Learning Resources and hand2mind, have urged the Supreme Court to fast-track their challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. They want the justices to quickly determine…
Microsoft Hints at Next-Gen Xbox With More Open Store Access
Microsoft has announced a renewed, multi-year partnership with AMD to develop chips for a broad range of devices, including the next generation of Xbox consoles. This collaboration builds on AMD’s…
Tumblr’s Content Filters Incorrectly Flag Posts as ‘Mature,’ Users Blame AI
Tumblr is currently facing user backlash after its automated content-filtering system began falsely flagging posts as “mature.” These erroneous flags have limited the visibility of many users’ content since a…
Canva Expands Beyond Design Into Analytics with MagicBrief Acquisition
Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup known for its easy-to-use design tools that help users create images, marketing materials, and presentations. Now, with its 12th acquisition, the company…
Reddit Launches AI Tools to Help Advertisers Engage with Real Community Conversations
Reddit has introduced two new AI-powered tools designed to help advertisers better understand and engage with real conversations and cultural trends on its platform. Announced at the Cannes Lions International…
Facebook Announces All Videos Will Soon Be Shared as Reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that soon, all videos on its platform will be shared as reels—regardless of their length or orientation. Previously, users could choose between sharing video posts or…
Meta to Launch Smart Glasses with Oakley and Prada, Expanding Luxottica Partnership
Meta and EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success Meta achieved with its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses released in…
New Trustees’ Report Warns Social Security Retirement Fund May Run Out Within a Decade
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report confirming that the trust fund responsible for paying retirement benefits is projected to be exhausted by 2033, unchanged from last…
Google’s AI Mode Now Supports Interactive Voice Conversations
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets users have back-and-forth voice conversations with AI Mode, its experimental Search tool designed for handling complex, multi-part questions. The new “Search…
The ‘OpenAI Files’ Advocate for Oversight in the Race Toward AGI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that humanity is only a few years away from creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), a technology that could automate most human labor. Such a…
YouTube Introduces Shopping Stickers for Shorts
YouTube announced Wednesday it is improving the shopping experience on Shorts by launching new Shopping product stickers. These stickers help viewers easily identify products featured in a Short that are…
Reddit Stock Surges Following Launch of New AI Advertising Tools
Reddit’s shares climbed 6% after the social media company introduced two new artificial intelligence-driven advertising features aimed at helping brands better engage with the platform’s communities. Unveiled Monday during the…
Trump Shows Increasing Willingness to Authorize Military Action in Iran
President Donald Trump is increasingly open to using U.S. military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, moving away from his previous emphasis on diplomacy, according to officials familiar with ongoing…
US Court Rejects Apple’s Motion to Dismiss iCloud Antitrust Case
A California district court on Monday denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the iPhone maker of violating competition laws through its iCloud policies. The lawsuit alleges…
WhatsApp to Introduce Ads on Status Screen
After years of offering a free, ad-free experience, WhatsApp is now introducing ads to its platform. These ads will appear exclusively on the Status screen, which is WhatsApp’s version of…
Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries
The Trump administration is considering a major expansion of its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens from 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State…