Google Messages Adds Option to Blur Nude Images Before Viewing
Google has added a sensitive content warning system to its Messages app that automatically blurs nude images. The feature, now available more widely, is intended to protect users—especially younger ones—from…
Leaked Meta AI Guidelines Show Chatbots Allowed Romantic Chats With Minors
Meta’s internal rules for its AI chatbots have sparked criticism after documents revealed the bots were once permitted to engage in flirtatious conversations with children, spread false information, and generate…
Apple Watch to Introduce Redesigned Blood Oxygen Feature After Legal Dispute
Apple has reintroduced a redesigned blood oxygen feature for certain Apple Watch users after a long-running intellectual property dispute. The update is now available for Apple Watch Series 9, Series…
BMW Names New Head of U.S. Technology Office
BMW Group has appointed Stefan Gerhaeusser as the new head of its U.S. technology office in Mountain View, California. The leadership change took effect on August 1, following a company…
Firm Issues Apology After Saying It Wouldn’t Process LGBTQ+ Payments
Stripe has issued an apology after customer support staff incorrectly told callers that the company would no longer process payments for LGBTQ+ content or goods. The payment processor, which powers…
SpaceX Criticizes Virginia for Sidelining Starlink in Broadband Grants
SpaceX is protesting Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of deliberately limiting Starlink’s share of subsidies. On Wednesday, the company called Virginia’s proposal a…
Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment
Airbnb has launched a new payment option in the United States called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” giving travelers the ability to secure a booking without paying upfront. The feature is…
U.S. Threatens More Tariffs on India if Trump-Putin Peace Talks Collapse
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that Washington may increase secondary tariffs on India, depending on the outcome of President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Apple Eyes AI-Powered Smart Home Takeover With Robotics
With the iPhone 17 expected in early September, Apple rumors are ramping up — but when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman weighs in, it’s worth paying attention. According to Gurman, Apple is…
Obama Applauds Texas Democrats, Calls Redistricting Effort ‘Systematic Assault on Democracy’
Barack Obama joined a Zoom call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday, warning that Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas amount to a “systematic assault on democracy.” The former president’s remarks…
Google Translate’s Potential Move Into Duolingo’s Territory
For over two decades, Google Translate has been a quick solution for understanding words and phrases. Soon, it could take on a new role — helping users learn an entire…
Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Growing Popularity
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users. Posting directly on the platform, he shared a short update: “Threads on the up…
Google Adds Memory Feature to Gemini Chatbot, Staying Ahead of Anthropic
Back in February, Google introduced memories to Gemini, allowing the chatbot to recall past conversations. Now, the company is rolling out a more advanced personalization feature called Personal Context. This…
Waymo Gets a Music Upgrade Fit for Its Robotaxis
Cruising through San Francisco in a Waymo robotaxi feels like stepping into the future. The vehicle handles busy streets with precision thanks to 29 external cameras, six radar units, and…
As Trump Slams Goldman, Economists Warn Tariff Hikes Will Fuel Inflation
Goldman Sachs has faced sharp criticism for warning that higher tariffs will soon lead to stronger consumer inflation. But across Wall Street, many economists share the same outlook. Investors reacted…
Asus Shifts Manufacturing Focus to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff Challenges
Asus has shifted the majority of its US-bound production away from China, a move driven by rising tariff threats from President Donald Trump. “For both motherboards and PCs, we are…
Instagram Working on Feature to Help Users Discover Shared Interests
Instagram is working on a feature called “Picks” designed to help users discover shared interests with friends. The Meta-owned platform confirmed that Picks is still an internal prototype and has…