Instagram Threads introduces new feature for creators to share multiple links
Instagram Threads is launching a feature that lets creators share links to their other online interests and presences, taking aim at services like Linktree. The new feature will allow creators…
YouTube to Place Ads at the Most Engaging Moments in Videos
YouTube has introduced a new feature, Peak Points, that will insert ads at what it deems the “peak” moments of videos. This move, announced during the company’s Upfront presentation on…
South Korea Postpones Decision on Allowing Google to Move Hi-Res Map Data Abroad
South Korea has postponed its decision on whether to approve Google’s request to transfer high-precision map data of the country’s geography to its international servers. In February, Google sought approval…
Walmart Brings Back ‘Basket Fee’ for Certain Accounts, Rejects Link to Tariffs
Walmart recently reintroduced a “basket fee” for customers using government assistance programs, but the company insists that this decision is unrelated to President Trump’s tariffs. The company charges a $6.99…
TikTok Launches New Meditation Feature to Encourage Sleep and Time Away from the App
TikTok has introduced in-app guided meditation exercises to help users improve their sleep quality. The feature, first tested earlier this year with select teens, is now available to all users…
Philips Launches Innovative Program to 3D Print Replacement Parts
Philips has just announced a really cool new initiative, “Philips Fixables.” With this program, the company is giving customers the ability to 3D print their own replacement parts. This program…
Apple Launches Next-Gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ Software with Aston Martin as First Partner
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching, three years after it was first announced. The company revealed on Thursday that this updated version, now called…
Google Introduces New AI Accessibility Features for Android, Chrome, and Chromebook
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google announced a suite of new accessibility features, including AI-powered, personality-driven settings for users’ most popular assistive tools. These updates aim to enhance…
YouTube Unveils Weekly Podcast Chart to Compete with Spotify and Apple
In doing so, YouTube has made it official with a new weekly chart of top podcast shows. Setting the stage as a serious competitive challenger to bigger incumbents, including Spotify…
Waymo Issues Software Recall for 1,200 Robotaxis Following Minor Collisions
Waymo has issued a recall for 1,200 self-driving vehicles following minor collisions involving gates, chains, and other similar roadway objects. The software update, which was first reported by Reuters, took…
Musk’s xAI Grok Chatbot Sparks Outrage with Random ‘White Genocide’ Responses
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, Grok, is already embroiled in a huge scandal. It began injecting unsolicited pro-Trump commentary and comments about “white genocide” in South Africa during the course of…
OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 models in ChatGPT for coding and debugging
OpenAI announced the release of its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT on Wednesday. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software…
OpenAI Launches Safety Evaluation Hub to Address Model Hallucinations and Harmful Content
Tucked in the latest round of drama for OpenAI is growing concern about its transparency. Critics are scoffing at the benchmark scores of its new flagship model, called the o3.…
Apple Adds Eye Scrolling Feature to visionOS 3, Reports Say Hand Gestures No Longer Needed
Apple’s Vision Pro has garnered universal praise for its incredible capabilities and features. In many ways, it has lived up to the hype and become a revolutionary force in technology.…
M&S Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom, is currently and urgently addressing a significant cyber incident. In response, they’ve halted online orders since April…
Apple Developing Feature to Simplify Hotel Wi-Fi Connections
This new feature will help you connect to public Wi-Fi networks more easily than ever. This new feature instantly syncs any public Wi-Fi networks you’ve saved across all of your…
Nintendo Switch 2 Can Pause Charging at 90% to Extend Battery Life
The Nintendo Switch 2 will introduce a new software feature designed to help the console’s battery last longer over its lifetime. As with all electronic devices, the battery in the…
YouTube Targets Channels Making Money from Fake Movie Trailers
AI-generated fake movie trailers will no longer generate revenue on YouTube. According to Deadline, the platform has begun cracking down on creators who publish such content, removing them from the…
Samsung Unveils Thin S25 Edge as Apple Plans iPhone ‘Air’
Samsung on Tuesday introduced a thinner version of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, marking an unusually early launch. This release comes as the company seeks to keep its…
Google Introduces New Initiative to Support AI Startups
On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative aimed at investing in startups using the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI…