Instagram Restricts Teen Accounts from Going Live and Accessing Sensitive Content
This week, Meta noted that it’s growing its Teen Accounts functionality. Well for now, Facebook and Messenger users in the US, UK, Australia and Canada can start enjoying this valuable…
‘Signalgate’ Issue Linked to iPhone Contact Suggestions Feature
In what has been dubbed “Signalgate,” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz unintentionally included The Atlantic’s Editor-In-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal chat detailing Yemen bombing plans. This error has been…
Meta Expands Restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta recently released new built-in protections for Teen Accounts on Instagram. This action is a step towards ensuring a safer online environment for its younger audience. This new initiative is…
SpaceX Can Launch More Starlink Satellites with New Design
With last week’s launch, SpaceX has taken a huge step towards scaling its Starlink satellite program. Since then, they’ve launched their new V2 Mini Optimized design. The company’s third annual…
Google Patches Two Android Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited by Hackers
On Monday, Google rolled out an update for Android that addresses two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that were “under limited, targeted exploitation,” according to the company. This means that hackers have…
UK Court Rules Apple Backdoor Case Must Be Public
The U.K. government has lost its bid to keep the details of a surveillance order against Apple secret, according to a newly released ruling from the U.K.’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal.…
BBC Urges Greater Recognition from Apple and Google News Aggregators
The BBC has recently gone to the mat, filing a legal complaint against Google with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). They call for Apple News and Google News…
Netflix Cancels Interactive Mobile Games Based on Its Shows
Netflix just took a big swing with its gaming strategy. Their biggest push on that last point is their hit narrative-driven mobile game franchise, Netflix Stories. These interactive video games…
Tesla’s June Robotaxi Launch Faces Growing Political Backlash Against Elon Musk
Tesla Inc. is facing increasing scrutiny as it approaches its self-imposed deadline. This June, the company hopes to roll out its driverless ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas. This much-expected milestone…
Google’s AI Mode Now Allows Users to Ask Complex Questions About Images
Google has rolled out a new feature for its AI Mode, which now includes the ability to analyze and answer complex questions about photos. This new multimodal search functionality allows…
Shopify CEO Encourages Teams to Use AI Before Expanding Workforce
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has introduced a bold new policy aimed at maximizing the use of AI within the company. In a recent memo to employees, Lütke stated that before…
Meta Exec Refutes Claims of Manipulated Llama 4 Benchmark Scores4
Meta’s VP of Generative AI, Ahmad Al-Dahle, responded to recent rumors that the company had tuned its AI models, Llama 4 Maverick and Llama 4 Scout, to perform well on…
Meta Officially Parts Ways with US Fact-Checkers on Monday
Meta has announced that it will no longer employ any fact-checkers in the United States, effective Monday, according to Joel Kaplan, the company’s chief global affairs officer. This policy shift,…
New Study Suggests OpenAI Models ‘Memorized’ Copyrighted Content
A new study has emerged, suggesting that OpenAI’s models may have “memorized” portions of copyrighted content, lending weight to ongoing allegations from authors, programmers, and rights holders. These groups have…
ChatGPT Sees Explosive Growth in India, But Monetization Struggles Behind
For years, U.S.-based tech companies have looked to India’s vast internet user base as a key growth avenue. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is no exception. Although the company claims…
DOGE to Host Hackathon Aimed at Building ‘Mega API’ for IRS Data
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly hosting a hackathon next week to develop a “mega API” aimed at providing centralized access to sensitive taxpayer data, according to…
Microsoft Unveils AI-Generated Quake II Demo, Acknowledges ‘Limitations’
Microsoft has launched a playable demo of the classic video game Quake II, designed to showcase the capabilities of its Copilot AI platform. The demo, which is browser-based, allows users…
Major iPhone Redesign Expected for Apple’s 20th Anniversary in 2027
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major overhaul to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This revamp will include exciting features such as…
TikTok Remains on App Store Following Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Assurance
Apple will continue to host ByteDance-owned TikTok on its App Store for at least 75 more days following assurances from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. According to a Bloomberg News…
Amazon Announces AI Video Model Can Now Generate Minutes-Long Clips
Amazon has recently rolled out an upgrade to its AI video model, Nova Reel, allowing the tool to generate videos up to two minutes in length. This marks a significant…