Americas

The Trump administration will invest $1.6bn (£1.2bn) in a US critical minerals firm, marking its latest push to reduce China’s dominance in the rare earths sector. The agreement with USA…

TikTok’s new US owner has apologised to users after a major outage caused widespread disruption across the video-sharing app over the weekend. TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which now oversees…

Settlement Reached Over Alleged Secret Recordings Google has agreed to pay $68 million (£51 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging that it secretly listened to users’ private conversations through their…

Meta is preparing to test premium subscription plans for users of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, as the company continues to explore paid services alongside its free social platforms. Subscription Trials…

A closely watched social media addiction trial begins Tuesday in California, marking the first time a U.S. jury will hear claims that platform design choices, rather than user content, caused…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on South Korean imports, raising levies to 25% after accusing Seoul of failing to follow through on a trade…

Short-form scripted video apps known as microdramas are generating billions of dollars in consumer spending and are positioned for broader adoption in the U.S., according to new data from app…

Some Gmail users are experiencing problems with email sorting and spam detection, according to Google’s Workspace status dashboard. Issues Begin Early Saturday Google’s official status page for Google Workspace indicates…

Meta is preparing to go to trial in New Mexico over allegations that it failed to protect minors from sexual exploitation on its platforms, while simultaneously asking the court to…

Substack is expanding beyond newsletters with the launch of a TV app for Apple TV and Google TV, allowing subscribers to watch video posts and livestreams from creators on the…

Ring has introduced a new video authenticity feature designed to make it easier to determine whether footage recorded by its devices has been edited or manipulated. Ring Verify Aims To…

LiveKit has raised $100 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation, as demand grows for infrastructure that supports real-time AI voice and video applications. Funding Round And Investors…

General Motors is reorganizing its vehicle manufacturing footprint, moving production away from China and Mexico to a U.S. factory in Kansas, a change that will also bring an end to…

Vimeo has laid off part of its global workforce following its acquisition by Italian technology group Bending Spoons, according to reporting from Business Insider. Layoffs Confirmed After Acquisition Business Insider…

Tesla has discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system, as it seeks to increase uptake of its more advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. California Ruling And Licensing Pressure The change follows…

OpenAI has reorganized parts of its leadership and appointed Barret Zoph to lead its enterprise AI sales efforts, as the company looks to strengthen its position with business customers in…

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is planning to visit India in mid-February, marking his first trip to the country in nearly a year, as New Delhi prepares to host…

Google is expanding its AI education offerings with the launch of free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini, marking a new focus on standardized test preparation. Gemini Used For SAT…

Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to the public in Miami, marking the company’s latest expansion as it continues to scale driverless ride-hailing across the United States. Public Access Begins…

Google is adding more personalization to AI Mode, its conversational Search feature for complex queries, by allowing the tool to draw on data from users’ Gmail and Google Photos accounts…