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Trump Escalates Rhetoric on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Talks Falter

President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to encourage Ukraine to take offensive action against Russia, even as peace negotiations remain at a standstill. “It is very hard, if not impossible,…

Elon Musk’s X Nears $500M Severance Lawsuit Settlement

More than two years after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, some former employees may finally see severance payments. Musk’s X is moving toward a tentative settlement of a class action…

Instagram Adds Feature to Link Multiple Reels Into a Series

Instagram has launched a feature that allows creators to connect multiple reels into a series. This new option helps audiences follow ongoing stories or themes without needing to search for…

Apple TV+ Raises Prices Again, Third Hike in Three Years

Apple announced Thursday that its Apple TV+ subscription will rise to $12.99 per month in the U.S. and other markets. The new price takes effect immediately for new users after…

Meta Slows Down Costly AI Hiring Surge

Meta has temporarily paused hiring for its new artificial intelligence division, the company confirmed Thursday. The halt follows months of aggressive recruitment efforts that saw the company spend heavily to…

Trump Administration Broadens ‘Good Moral Character’ Rules for U.S. Citizenship

The Trump administration is expanding the scope of the “good moral character” requirement for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. A new memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instructs…

Meta to Expand Energy Supply With 100MW of U.S. Solar

Meta has entered into a $100 million agreement with solar developer Silicon Ranch to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in South Carolina. The project will power Meta’s upcoming $800 million…

Google Photos Now Lets You Edit With Voice Commands

At Wednesday’s Made by Google event, the company unveiled new features in Google Photos that let users edit images simply by asking. Launching first on Pixel 10 devices in the…

U.S. Gamers Face PS5 Price Hike as Sony Confirms Increase

Starting August 21, Sony is raising the price of all PlayStation 5 models in the United States. Each version of the console will cost $50 more, making the standard PS5…

Fed’s Cook Rejects Calls to Resign After Fraud Allegations From Trump Official

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook declared Wednesday that she has “no intention of being bullied to step down from my position because of some questions raised in a tweet.” Her…

Intel Reportedly in Talks With Major Investors for Discounted Equity Raise

Intel is exploring additional equity investments from major backers at discounted rates, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes just days after the company secured a $2…

Thousands of Grok Conversations Now Indexed on Google

Hundreds of thousands of user chats with Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok are currently visible through Google Search, Forbes reported. When a Grok user clicks the “share” button, the platform…

Trump Has Collected Over $100M in Bonds Since Taking Office

U.S. President Donald Trump has reported a sweeping series of investments in municipal and corporate bonds worth at least $100 million since taking office in January. The details were disclosed…

Microsoft Exec Hints at Lower Xbox Cloud Gaming Prices

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have long had access to Microsoft’s xCloud tool, which allows games to be streamed over the cloud. Microsoft’s latest comments suggest the feature remains popular,…

Meta Restructures Its AI Team Yet Again

Meta has officially reorganized its artificial intelligence division following earlier reports of a major shake-up. The changes were confirmed this week in an internal memo, days after speculation began. The…

Spotify Adds Custom Playlist Transitions Feature

Spotify is introducing a feature that lets subscribers create more polished and personalized playlists. The custom transitions option allows listeners to automatically add transitions between tracks or fine-tune them using…

Google Settles Children’s YouTube Data Lawsuit for $30 Million

Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of violating children’s privacy rights on YouTube. The case centered on allegations that…

Air Canada Flights Resume After Tentative Deal With Attendants

Air Canada flights are back in operation after the airline and its flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday. The union, which represents 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed its members…

Meta Expands AI Translations Worldwide for Creators, Starting With English and Spanish

Meta announced on Tuesday that it is launching an AI-powered voice translation feature across Facebook and Instagram worldwide. The tool, available in every market where Meta AI is supported, lets…

Trump Urges Adult Charges for DC Teens, but District Laws Differ

As hundreds of federal law enforcement officers and National Guard troops deploy across Washington, President Donald Trump has turned his attention to the city’s juvenile crime laws. His criticism, echoed…