Twitch Ventures into Vertical Video Streaming
Livestreaming giant Twitch, owned by Amazon, has started testing vertical video streams with a small group of creators, marking its first step into the vertical video space. This move was…
Amazon Continues Layoffs with Job Cuts in Cloud Computing Unit
Amazon confirmed Thursday that it is reducing staff within its cloud computing branch, Amazon Web Services (AWS), following a review to sharpen organizational priorities. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said the…
Google Pixel 10 Official Launch Date Announced
Google has officially announced the launch date for its Pixel 10 series. The company sent media invitations for the Made by Google event scheduled for August 20, where it will…
Roblox Launches New Teen Safeguards Featuring Age Estimation Technology
Roblox announced Thursday that it is rolling out enhanced safety measures for users aged 13 to 18. The company is launching “Trusted Connections,” which allows teens to connect more freely…
Grok’s New Male AI Companion Inspired by Edward from ‘Twilight’
Earlier this week, Grok launched two animated AI companions for user interaction, including a flirty anime girl who reveals lingerie after enough compliments. Now, Grok is expanding its lineup with…
Slack Enhances Search with AI, Adds Transcriptions and Summaries for Huddles
Slack is enhancing its search capabilities by integrating AI to help users find relevant files and conversations more efficiently. Now, users on Slack’s Business and Enterprise plans can search not…
Meta Threads Trials Facebook Account Sign-Ups to Replace Instagram Exclusivity
Meta is testing a new way to create accounts on Threads, which will require users to authenticate using their Facebook profiles. This approach aims to base Threads profiles on existing…
Trump Claims Coca-Cola Will Use Real Sugar in US Flagship Drink, Company Declines to Confirm
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink sold in the United States, crediting his suggestion for the…
Meta Apologizes After Auto-Translation Mistakenly Declares Indian Minister ‘Dead’
Meta has issued an apology after an auto-translation error on some of its platforms incorrectly indicated that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had died. The issue arose when the Chief Minister’s…
JD Vance’s Record Pace for Tie-Breaking Votes Highlights Challenges in Trump’s Agenda
It’s difficult to overstate how unpopular President Donald Trump’s agenda has become. On nearly every major issue, his policies face more opposition than the already unpopular president himself. A recent…
Windows 11 to Soon Allow Full Desktop Sharing with Copilot
An upcoming update to Microsoft’s Copilot Vision tool will let users share their entire desktop with the AI assistant and receive real-time feedback. Previously, Copilot Vision was limited to viewing…
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Will Run on Google Cloud
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it plans to use Google’s cloud infrastructure to support its ChatGPT artificial intelligence assistant. This move comes as OpenAI seeks additional computing capacity to handle growing…
Scale AI Cuts 14% of Workforce, Mainly Affecting Data-Labeling Team
Data-labeling startup Scale AI is laying off approximately 200 employees, about 14% of its staff, and ending contracts with 500 global contractors, according to Bloomberg. These workforce reductions come just…
One in Five New Steam Games Now Incorporates Generative AI
A recent report from Totally Human Media reveals that nearly one in five video games released on Steam in 2025 employ generative AI technology. This marks a significant shift in…
Trump Hosts Ceremony to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Targeting Fentanyl Traffickers
President Donald Trump hosted congressional leaders and families affected by the fentanyl crisis on Wednesday to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. The Halt All…
Spotify Audiobooks+ Launches for Select Premium Users, Adds More Listening Hours
Spotify has unveiled its latest Audiobooks+ offering, which provides additional audiobook listening hours to Premium subscribers. While the standard Premium subscription includes 15 hours of audiobook streaming per month, the…
OpenAI and Anthropic Researchers Criticize ‘Reckless’ Safety Culture at Elon Musk’s xAI
AI safety experts from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other organizations have publicly condemned the safety culture at Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, describing it as “reckless” and “completely irresponsible.” Their concerns…