Australia to Introduce Age Verification for Search Engines
Starting late 2025, Australians will need to verify their age when using major search engines like Google and Microsoft while logged into their accounts. This new requirement aims to align…
AI Voice Startup ElevenLabs Accelerates Global Expansion Ahead of IPO
ElevenLabs, a London-based startup focused on AI-generated synthetic voices, plans to become IPO-ready within five years as it aims for rapid international expansion. Expanding Global Footprint “We expect to build…
Apple Reportedly Delays ‘iPad Fold’ Launch, Puts Production on Hold
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable device, often referred to as the “iPad Fold,” has reportedly seen a pause in production. Recent reports indicate the device is not expected to launch soon…
Amazon Freevee to Shut Down in August as Focus Shifts to Prime Video
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will officially shut down next month. The company has given users until August to enjoy the platform’s offerings before it completely goes offline. Freevee has…
Meta Users Report Paid Verified Support Ineffective Amid Mass Bans
When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the company promised subscribers direct access to customer support. However, amid a wave of mass bans affecting Facebook and…
TikTok Overrun with Racist Videos Created Using Google’s Veo 3 Despite Content Controls
In recent weeks, TikTok has seen a troubling increase in racist and disrespectful videos. Many of these posts have been identified as AI-generated, reportedly created using Google’s newly launched Veo…
Elon Musk’s X Experiences Outage Affecting Some Users
Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced an outage on Wednesday, causing some users to be unable to access the site. User Reports and Resolution Timeline More than 15,000 users…
X Prepares to Introduce AI-Powered Fact-Checking for Posts
Unsure if the video or post you just saw on X (formerly Twitter) is real or AI-generated? X is rolling out a new pilot program that uses AI chatbots to…
Tinder Implements Mandatory Facial Recognition to Combat Bots
Dating app scams, often carried out by impersonators using stolen or AI-generated photos, have become an embarrassing and costly issue. To tackle this, Tinder is introducing mandatory facial recognition checks…
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,…