Germany Urges Apple and Google to Block DeepSeek Amid Growing European Scrutiny
Germany’s data protection authority in Berlin announced Friday that DeepSeek’s app unlawfully sends user data to China, urging Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI service from their app…
Google Highlights ‘AI Mode’ with Featured Homepage Doodle
Google’s iconic homepage doodle, arguably Alphabet’s most valuable digital real estate, is currently showcasing its latest AI-powered search feature, “AI Mode.” On Tuesday, Google updated the doodle on its Chrome…
X Launches Pilot Program Allowing AI Chatbots to Create Community Notes
The social platform X is testing a new feature that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes — the crowd-sourced fact-checking comments that provide additional context on posts. Originally introduced…
Apple Sues Former Vision Pro Employee for Alleged Theft of Thousands of Documents Before Joining Snap
Apple has filed a lawsuit in California alleging that Di Liu, a senior design engineer who worked on the Vision Pro headset, stole thousands of company documents before leaving to…
Nothing Unveils Its Most Expensive Flagship to Date, Phone (3)
Nothing has launched its newest flagship smartphone, the Phone (3), at a London event, marking a return after a two-year gap. Priced starting at $799, the device aims to compete…
Amazon Deploys Its Millionth Robot and Unveils Generative AI Model
After 13 years of integrating robotics into its operations, Amazon announced Monday that it has deployed its one millionth robot in its warehouse network. This milestone robot was recently delivered…
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…
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…
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…
Acer Unveils Two New Chromebook Plus Models Featuring Free Google AI Pro Plan
Acer announced Thursday that buyers of its new Chromebook Plus lineup—including the Chromebook Plus 514, Chromebook Plus 516, Spin 714, and Enterprise 514—will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Google’s…
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…
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…
TikTok Tests Its Own Take on Instagram’s ‘Broadcast Channels’
TikTok is testing a new messaging tool called “bulletin boards,” allowing brands and creators to share public, one-to-many messages with their followers. This feature closely resembles Instagram’s broadcast channels, which…