YouTube’s Ad Revenue Climbs Toward Nearly $10 Billion
YouTube continues to lead the streaming market, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue, according to Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings released Wednesday. The platform’s ad revenue reached $9.8 billion, up…
Tesla’s Profits Decline Amid Falling EV Sales and Regulatory Credit Reductions
Tesla’s second-quarter results for 2025 reflected several headwinds: declining electric vehicle (EV) sales, a lower average selling price, reduced revenue from regulatory credits, and a drop in solar and energy…
Few Users Click Beyond Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ in Search Results
New research reveals that only a small percentage of Google users explore beyond the AI-generated summaries that now appear for many searches. These AI Overviews, introduced in 2023 and rebranded…
Trump’s AI Action Plan Seeks to Block Chip Exports to China but Leaves Key Details Unclear
The Trump administration is focused on maintaining the United States’ position as a global leader in AI technology, both at home and abroad. At the same time, it aims to…
YouTube Shorts Introduces AI Tool for Image-to-Video Conversion and New Effects
YouTube announced on Wednesday that Shorts creators will soon have access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video tool and fresh AI effects to enhance their videos. Turn Photos…
Google Photos Adds AI Features to Remix Photos and Convert Them into Videos
Google Photos is getting a significant boost in AI capabilities. On Wednesday, Google announced new tools that let users creatively enhance their photo memories, including turning photos into short videos…
Instagram Introduces Enhanced Protections for Accounts Focused on Children
Meta announced new protections for Instagram accounts managed by adults that primarily showcase children. These accounts will be automatically placed under the platform’s strictest message settings to reduce unwanted contact,…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Vows New Anti-Corruption Plan After Protests
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Wednesday to unveil a rapid new strategy to combat corruption after signing a controversial law that limits the independence of anti-graft agencies. The move…
Meta Researchers Develop Gesture-Controlled Wristband to Interface with Computers
Meta researchers are creating a wristband that enables users to control computers through hand gestures. This includes actions like moving a cursor, opening apps, and sending messages by writing in…
Apple Launches New Warranty Plan Covering Three Products for $20 Monthly
Apple has expanded its warranty and support offerings by launching AppleCare One, a subscription plan designed to cover multiple Apple devices under a single umbrella. Starting at $19.99 per month,…
Proton Launches Privacy-First AI Assistant That Encrypts All Chats and Keeps No Logs
Proton, known for its privacy-centered productivity tools, unveiled its new AI assistant called Lumo on Wednesday. The company highlights that Lumo is designed with user privacy at its core, ensuring…
Trump’s Longstanding Grudge Against Obama Resurfaces Amid Epstein Controversy
President Donald Trump and his predecessor Barack Obama have met face-to-face just once—on November 10, 2016, two days after Trump’s initial election victory. That meeting in the Oval Office was…
Apple Relaunches AI-Powered Notification Summaries for News Apps
Apple has reintroduced its AI-powered notification summaries for news apps in the fourth developer beta of iOS 26. This feature had been paused earlier this year after incidents where it…
Spotify Faces Backlash for Uploading AI-Generated Songs Under Deceased Artists’ Names
Spotify has come under fire after investigations revealed the platform was hosting AI-generated songs released under the names of deceased musicians, without the consent of their estates or record labels.…
Trump Announces Trade Deal with Japan Reducing Threatened Tariff to 15%
President Donald Trump unveiled a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, introducing a 15% tax on goods imported from the country. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs…
PayPal Introduces ‘PayPal World’ to Simplify Global Payments
PayPal has introduced PayPal World, a new platform designed to make international payments smoother by integrating some of the world’s largest digital wallets and payment systems. Strategic Partnerships Powering the…
Microsoft Reports Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups
Microsoft has revealed that Chinese “threat actors” have compromised several on-premises SharePoint servers used by businesses, exploiting security flaws in the software to steal sensitive data. Details of the Attack…
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Article
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion (£7.5 billion) lawsuit against Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, and its owner Rupert Murdoch. The suit centers on…