Meta Introduces Business Voice Calling on WhatsApp and Explores AI-Driven Product Recommendations
WhatsApp is enhancing its business suite with new AI-powered capabilities. The company announced on Tuesday that large businesses will soon be able to connect with customers via voice calls, paving…
US Officials Warn Iranian Cyberattacks Continue Despite Ceasefire
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the risk of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, federal cybersecurity officials and the FBI warned Monday. Persistent Cyber Threats…
Instagram Now Lets You Share Spotify Songs with Audio in Stories
Instagram announced Monday that users can now listen to previews of songs shared from Spotify directly within Stories. Previously, sharing Spotify tracks linked to the platform but did not include…
Tumblr Pauses Fediverse Integration and WordPress Transition
Tumblr has decided to pause its planned migration to WordPress, which also means putting a hold on its integration into the fediverse — a decentralized network of interconnected social platforms.…
Apple Reportedly Weighs Using Anthropic and OpenAI to Power Siri
Apple is reportedly considering integrating AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to power its next-generation Siri, instead of relying solely on its own in-house technology, according to a report from…
Netflix Partners with NASA to Enhance Live TV Programming
Netflix and NASA announced a new collaboration on Monday that will bring live space-related content to the streaming platform later this summer. Subscribers can expect live rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks,…
Google Integrates AI into Education with Gemini Tools for Teachers and Chatbots for Students
Google announced a significant update on Monday at the ISTE edtech conference, introducing over 30 new AI-powered tools designed to enhance learning experiences in classrooms. These include a version of…
Google Launches One of Its Most Popular Apps on Apple Watch for the First Time
Google Calendar is now available on the Apple Watch and can be downloaded today on compatible devices. This marks only the fourth Google service to launch on the platform, despite…
Tinder Will Require New California Users to Verify Profiles Using Facial Recognition
Tinder is requiring new users in California to verify their profiles using facial recognition technology. The “Face Check” feature aims to reduce impersonation and prevent connections with bots or fake…
Report Claims Apple Has Ambitious Plans for Smart Glasses and Headsets
Apple’s Vision Pro headset may have faded from the spotlight recently, but new reports reveal that the company is gearing up for an ambitious lineup of seven head-mounted devices in…
Gmail Simplifies Email Unsubscribing on Desktop
Google is bringing its handy “Manage Subscriptions” feature, previously available only on Gmail’s mobile app, to the web interface. This gives desktop users the same one-click option to unsubscribe from…
Vitalik Buterin Expresses Concerns About Sam Altman’s World Project
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed significant concerns about the digital identification system promoted by Sam Altman’s World project, citing potential privacy risks. Previously known as Worldcoin, World is developed…
Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Knockoffs of Its Products
Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. has filed a lawsuit accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling counterfeit versions of some of its best-known products. The lawsuit,…
OpenAI Said to Be ‘Recalibrating’ Compensation Amid Meta Hiring Spree
Amid Meta’s recent recruitment of several senior researchers from OpenAI, the latter’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen reassured staff that leadership has been actively responding to the challenge. “I feel…
Trump Refutes Claims Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains Intact, Says ‘Whole Place Was Destroyed’
Iran’s nuclear program suffered significant damage from recent U.S. airstrikes but did not face “total destruction,” according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.-sponsored International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).…
Elon Musk Slams ‘Utterly Insane’ Trump-Backed Megabill
Elon Musk harshly criticized the Senate’s sweeping domestic policy package on Saturday, labeling it “utterly insane” and “destructive.” His main grievance centers on provisions that would raise taxes on numerous…
Elon Musk Reiterates Criticism of Trump’s Big Bill as Senate Republicans Rush to Pass It
Elon Musk intensified his opposition Saturday to the sweeping tax and spending legislation championed by President Donald Trump, warning that the bill would devastate jobs and stifle emerging industries. “The…
Tesla Achieves Fully Autonomous Delivery From Factory to Customer
Tesla announced it has completed its first “fully autonomous delivery” of a vehicle from its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home, despite a rocky start to its robotaxi…