SpaceX Criticizes Virginia for Sidelining Starlink in Broadband Grants
SpaceX is protesting Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of deliberately limiting Starlink’s share of subsidies. On Wednesday, the company called Virginia’s proposal a…
Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment
Airbnb has launched a new payment option in the United States called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” giving travelers the ability to secure a booking without paying upfront. The feature is…
Apple Eyes AI-Powered Smart Home Takeover With Robotics
With the iPhone 17 expected in early September, Apple rumors are ramping up — but when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman weighs in, it’s worth paying attention. According to Gurman, Apple is…
Google Translate’s Potential Move Into Duolingo’s Territory
For over two decades, Google Translate has been a quick solution for understanding words and phrases. Soon, it could take on a new role — helping users learn an entire…
Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Growing Popularity
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users. Posting directly on the platform, he shared a short update: “Threads on the up…
Google Adds Memory Feature to Gemini Chatbot, Staying Ahead of Anthropic
Back in February, Google introduced memories to Gemini, allowing the chatbot to recall past conversations. Now, the company is rolling out a more advanced personalization feature called Personal Context. This…
Waymo Gets a Music Upgrade Fit for Its Robotaxis
Cruising through San Francisco in a Waymo robotaxi feels like stepping into the future. The vehicle handles busy streets with precision thanks to 29 external cameras, six radar units, and…
Asus Shifts Manufacturing Focus to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff Challenges
Asus has shifted the majority of its US-bound production away from China, a move driven by rising tariff threats from President Donald Trump. “For both motherboards and PCs, we are…
Instagram Working on Feature to Help Users Discover Shared Interests
Instagram is working on a feature called “Picks” designed to help users discover shared interests with friends. The Meta-owned platform confirmed that Picks is still an internal prototype and has…
GPT-4o Returns as OpenAI Develops a ‘Warmer’ GPT-5 Personality
After a turbulent GPT-5 launch, GPT-4o has been restored for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the change on Tuesday via X, adding that users will…
Elon Musk to Face OpenAI’s Harassment Allegations in Court
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk must face harassment claims brought by OpenAI, marking the latest development in a long-running dispute between the Tesla and SpaceX chief…
Starlink Replaces Free Pause Mode With $5 Monthly Fee
SpaceX is discontinuing the free pause option for Starlink Roam and Priority subscribers, replacing it with a $5-per-month “standby mode.” The change will take effect in 30 days, and customers…
Sam Altman Talks ‘Bumpy’ GPT-5 Launch, Return of 4o, and the ‘Chart Crime’
During a Reddit AMA on Friday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and key members of the GPT-5 team fielded a wave of questions about the new model — and calls to…
Meta Brings On Far-Right Influencer to Oppose ‘Woke AI’
Meta has announced a collaboration with conservative influencer Robby Starbuck to address what it calls “ideological bias” in its AI systems. The move is part of a settlement between the…
Google Now Lets You Choose Your Preferred Sources for Search Results
Google has launched a new feature called “Preferred Sources” in the U.S. and India, giving users the option to choose news sites and blogs they want to see more frequently…
New UK Internet Safety Law Sparks Backlash in Britain and the U.S.
A newly enforced U.K. law mandating age verification on adult sites and certain other online platforms has triggered a backlash from both domestic internet users and international critics, including U.S.…
YouTube to Test AI-Based Age Verification System in the U.S.
YouTube will start testing an artificial intelligence–based age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday. The technology aims to identify whether a viewer is an adult or a minor by…
Ford Unveils $5B Initiative to Cut EV Prices, Launching $30K Pickup
Barely a month after President Trump signed the budget-reconciliation bill that ends tax credits for electric vehicles and other clean-energy purchases, Ford has announced an initiative to make EVs more…
Microsoft Faces Lawsuit Over Ending Windows 10, Allegedly Pushing AI Upgrades
Some Windows 10 users are pushing back against Microsoft’s plan to end official security updates for the operating system. Lawrence Klein, who owns two laptops that cannot run Windows 11,…
Apple Unveils iOS 26 Beta 6 Features Ahead of Public Launch
Apple on Tuesday rolled out the sixth developer beta of iOS 26, alongside updates for iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and other platforms. With the public launch expected in September, the…