Netflix Reportedly Planning Major Push Into Video Podcasts for 2026
Netflix is preparing to make a major expansion into video podcasting next year, with plans to launch a large slate of licensed and original shows as part of its 2026…
Discord Expands Family Center Tools to Give Parents More Insight Into Teen Activity
Discord is introducing a set of Family Center updates aimed at giving parents greater visibility into their teenagers’ activity on the platform, while maintaining a level of user privacy for…
Australia Adds Reddit to Upcoming Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit will be included in Australia’s upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16, Communications Minister Anika Wells announced on Wednesday. The measure, set to take effect on…
Sony Launches New Benchmark Dataset to Measure Fairness and Bias in AI Models
Sony AI has introduced a new benchmark designed to evaluate how fairly artificial intelligence systems treat people, setting what it calls a new standard for ethical AI development. The dataset,…
Microsoft’s “Magentic Marketplace” Simulation Reveals AI Agents Are Easily Manipulated
Microsoft researchers, working with Arizona State University, have built a new simulation platform to study how AI agents behave in digital marketplaces — and early tests show that even the…
Motion Picture Association Sends Meta Cease-and-Desist Over ‘PG-13’ Label Use
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, demanding that the company stop using the term “PG-13” to describe content restrictions on Instagram teen accounts, according…
Xpeng Unveils Robotaxis and Humanoid Robots Powered by Its Own AI Chips
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, announced plans to launch robotaxis and humanoid robots powered by its self-developed AI chips, expanding beyond the auto market as it seeks to compete…
Motorola Refreshes Moto G and Moto G Play With Upgraded Displays, Cameras, and New Color Finishes
Motorola has unveiled refreshed versions of its Moto G and Moto G Play smartphones for 2026, introducing incremental hardware upgrades and new jewel-tone Pantone color options while maintaining their positions…
OpenAI’s Sora App Launches on Android Amid Legal and Ethical Controversies
OpenAI’s Sora app, the company’s text-to-video generative AI tool, is now available for Android users through the Google Play Store, expanding access beyond its limited iOS release. The iOS version…
Report Finds Location Data of Top EU Officials Easily Available for Sale
Journalists in Europe have discovered that commercially sold mobile phone location data can be used to track top European Union officials, exposing gaps in data enforcement despite the continent’s stringent…
WhatsApp Rolls Out First-Ever Apple Watch App With Voice and Message Support
WhatsApp has released its long-anticipated Apple Watch companion app, giving users direct access to key messaging features from their wrists. The update allows users to receive call notifications, read complete…
Google Removes AI Model After Senator Marsha Blackburn Accuses It of Fabrication
Google has removed its Gemma AI model from the Studio platform after U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) accused it of fabricating a false story that claimed she had committed sexual…
Japanese Publishers Urge OpenAI to Stop Training on Copyrighted Works
A group representing major Japanese publishers, including Studio Ghibli, has called on OpenAI to halt the use of copyrighted materials in its model training without authorization. The Content Overseas Distribution…
DOJ Charges Cybersecurity Negotiators With Running Ransomware Attacks They Were Hired to Stop
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two former employees of DigitalMint, a cybersecurity firm known for negotiating ransom payments on behalf of hacking victims, accusing them of launching ransomware…
Microsoft Commits $15.2 Billion to UAE in Landmark AI Investment, Expands U.S. Diplomatic Footprint
Microsoft announced a $15.2 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the next four years, marking a pivotal step in both the company’s AI infrastructure strategy and the…
OpenAI Signs $38 Billion Cloud Deal With Amazon to Expand AI Infrastructure
OpenAI has signed a $38 billion, seven-year agreement with Amazon for cloud computing services, marking one of the largest infrastructure deals in the artificial intelligence sector to date. The company…
Apple Prepares iOS 26.1 Release With Option to Tone Down Liquid Glass Effect
Apple could release iOS 26.1 as early as Monday, bringing a new toggle to reduce the Liquid Glass effect that has drawn criticism since its debut. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported…
AI’s Expanding Role in Customer Service Raises Questions About the Future of Call Centres
Artificial intelligence is reshaping customer service operations, prompting debate over whether traditional call centres could soon become redundant. According to Tata Consultancy Services chief executive K Krithivasan, AI may soon…
Alphabet’s X Lab Spins Out More ‘Moonshot’ Projects as Independent Companies Through New Venture Fund
Alphabet’s X, the research lab known for its experimental “moonshot” projects, is restructuring how it brings ambitious technologies to market by increasingly spinning them out as independent companies rather than…
Rising Energy Costs Spark Concerns Over AI’s Expanding Power Demands
As tech giants race to build larger data centers to power artificial intelligence systems, rising energy prices have put the industry under scrutiny. A new survey commissioned by solar installer…