Instagram Fails to Address Hate Speech Against Female Politicians
Instagram is facing criticism for its failure to remove hate speech directed at female politicians as the 2024 election approaches, according to a report released by the Center for Countering…
Threads May Soon Allow Users to Post Content With a 24-Hour Lifespan
Meta is working on a new feature for its Threads platform that could introduce disappearing posts, offering users a way to make their posts, along with all replies, vanish after…
Safari, Chrome, Firefox Vulnerable to New Security Threat
A critical security flaw has been identified in three of the most widely used web browsers—Apple’s Safari, Google’s Chrome, and Mozilla’s Firefox—posing a significant risk of data breaches. The vulnerability,…
Google Introduces AI-Powered Features at Made by Google 2024 Event
Google’s recent Made by Google 2024 event introduced several AI-driven features for its Pixel 9 devices, though some of these innovations might have flown under the radar amidst the numerous…
Made by Google 2024: New Pixel 9 Phones, AI-Powered Features, and More
Google’s Made by Google 2024 event has wrapped up, bringing a slew of announcements that emphasize the company’s focus on AI integration across its devices and services. This year’s event,…
Texas Judge Who Owns Tesla Shares Recuses from X’s Advertiser Case
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has stepped down from overseeing X’s antitrust lawsuit against several major advertisers, just days after a report revealed that he owns stock in Tesla, the…
Apple Wins Confidentiality Battle in India’s Antitrust Case
India’s antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has taken the rare step of recalling two investigative reports concerning Apple’s alleged breaches of competition law. This move follows a…
Score, the Dating App Focused on Credit Health, Shuts Down After Six Months
Score, a dating app designed for individuals with good to excellent credit, officially shut down in early August, according to the company’s confirmation to TechCrunch. Initially launched as a temporary,…
Reliance, Disney Seek Faster Merger Approval with Channel Sales in India
Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have reportedly offered to sell a portion of their television channels to expedite antitrust approval for their proposed $8.5 billion merger of media assets in…
TikTok Introduces Group Chats and Custom Stickers in DMs
TikTok is expanding its platform by introducing group chats, a feature that allows users to engage in conversations with up to 32 people directly within the app. This new functionality,…
Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D as Focus Shifts to Classic Paint App
Microsoft will officially retire its Paint 3D app later this year, marking the end of a bold, though ultimately underwhelming, attempt to modernize its classic Paint application. A banner has…
TikTok Introduces Group Chats with Safety Features for Teens
TikTok is rolling out a new Group Chat feature that allows up to 32 users per chat, with specific safety measures in place for teen users. The update aims to…
Google’s Made by Google 2024: What to Expect from the August 13 Event
Google’s next major hardware event, Made by Google 2024, will commence on August 13 at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. This highly anticipated event is expected to unveil a…
Elon Musk Defends Oil Industry in Conversation with Trump
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), interviewed former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, covering a range of topics including an assassination attempt on Trump,…
SpaceX Urges FCC to Modernize Satellite Regulations to Boost Starlink Services
SpaceX is advocating for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update what it describes as “out-of-date” satellite rules to enhance the speed and coverage of its Starlink internet service. The…
Patreon Must Shift to Apple’s Billing System to Stay on App Store
Apple has mandated that Patreon, a platform that allows creators to offer paid memberships to their fans, must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November 2024 or face removal…
Meta and UMG Target Unauthorized AI Music in New Agreement
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. In their newly expanded multi-year music licensing agreement, the two companies…
Voltage Issues Lead to Intel Extending Warranty on 13th and 14th Gen CPUs
Intel has extended the warranty on 24 different 13th and 14th Gen desktop chips, including Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 models, by two full years after discovering that…
AMD Chooses Not to Update Older Processors for Sinkclose Security Threat
AMD has announced that it will not release patches for several older chip models affected by the recently discovered “Sinkclose” security vulnerability, leaving these processors potentially exposed to cyber threats.…
Pixel 8 Production in India Starts Rolling Out Ahead of Pixel 9 Debut
Google has started shipping its locally manufactured Pixel 8 devices in India, just days before the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9 series. This rollout follows nearly 10 months after…