Instagram Tests ‘Locked’ Reels That Require Secret Codes for Viewing
Here’s what to expect as Instagram starts experimenting with a new feature that could take the engagement process in a radically different direction. The Design account recently introduced everyone to…
OpenAI Launches Program to Create Domain-Specific AI Benchmarks
OpenAI recently kicked off the OpenAI Pioneers Program. This joint effort seeks to develop tailored assessments for cutting-edge artificial intelligence models. This new initiative aims to establish business-centric benchmarks that…
YouTube Introduces Free AI Music-Making Tool for Creators
YouTube Creators can use artificial intelligence tools to create custom instrumental backing music. This powerful tool is just one part of the Creator Music platform. It supercharges the creative workflow…
MIT Study Disproves the Notion That AI Holds Values
A study that gained significant attention several months ago suggested that as AI systems grow more advanced, they develop their own “value systems,” potentially prioritizing their own well-being over human…
SpaceX Provides Free Starlink Dishes to Boost International Growth
SpaceX recently made a huge price reduction on their baseline Starlink dish in Italy, going from 349 Euros to €0. This promotional offer is available to new residential customers signing…
Threads Tests Feature to Follow Creators from X
Meta is in the process of testing out a new feature on its Threads platform. This new feature is designed to allow users to more easily engage with their favorite…
Google’s Enterprise Cloud Launches Music-Generating AI Model
Google’s Lyria, a new text-to-music model, promises to revolutionize how industries make and use music. Lyria is available in limited private preview to Cloud Next customers. It provides a unique…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils API for Grok 3 AI Model
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has introduced an API for its flagship AI model, Grok 3, despite facing a countersuit from OpenAI. This new release makes Grok 3, an AI…
Reddit Integrates Google Gemini to Enhance AI Search Functionality
Reddit Answers, the platform’s AI-driven search feature, is leveling up with an upgrade through its integration with Google Gemini. This marks a significant step forward in Reddit’s ongoing effort to…
Google’s Newest Gemini AI Model Emphasizes Efficiency
Google is unveiling a new AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, designed for high-performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Set to launch on Vertex AI, Google’s AI development platform, the model promises to…
Amazon Introduces Nova Sonic, a New AI Voice Model
On Tuesday, Amazon introduced Nova Sonic, its new generative AI model designed to revolutionize voice processing and generate natural-sounding speech. This model, which Amazon claims is on par with advanced…
Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses for Brands
Snapchat has introduced a new, innovative ad format: Sponsored AI Lenses, allowing brands to create immersive, AI-generated experiences that engage users in a more interactive and personalized way. While Snapchat…
Apple Stores Experience Surge in Foot Traffic as Shoppers Rush to Beat Tariffs
Apple Stores all around the United States were exceptionally packed with customers over the weekend. The foot traffic was like the crush of typical holiday shopping foot traffic. This influx…
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…