New York Implements Ban on ‘Addictive Feeds’ for Teens
New York has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing the potential harms associated with social media usage among minors. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for…
California Governor Aims to Ban Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has committed to implementing restrictions on smartphone use in schools, with the goal of enhancing educational focus by reducing digital distractions. In a statement on Tuesday,…
Apple’s Vision Pro Team Reportedly Working on Lower-Cost Headset
Apple’s current strategic direction appears to pivot from its high-end Vision Pro VR headset towards the development of a more cost-effective model, in response to underwhelming sales figures for the…
Netflix House to Open in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025
Netflix announced plans to open two “Netflix House” entertainment complexes in 2025, located in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made on Netflix’s official Tudum blog,…
The language learning app Speak raises a huge $20 million and doubles its valuation.
San Francisco, CA – Speak, an AI-powered language learning app, has seen remarkable growth since its launch in South Korea in 2019. The app, designed to enhance language proficiency through…
Meta Opens Threads API to All Developers
Meta has officially made the Threads API available to all developers, marking a significant expansion in the tools accessible to those looking to integrate with Meta’s platforms. Initially introduced in…
PayPal Ventures leads a $20M investment in Gynger, facilitating ‘buy now, pay later’ options for tech purchases.
New York – Gynger, a platform specializing in providing capital to companies for technology purchases, has secured $20 million in a Series A funding round led by PayPal Ventures, as…
EU Delays Decision on Scanning Encrypted Messages
European Union officials have postponed discussions on a controversial proposal that could mandate messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Signal to scan uploaded images and links to detect child sexual…
Former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Starts New AI Company
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, is launching a new AI venture named Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI). This startup is singularly focused on developing a safe and…
Singaporean workers are global leaders in using generative AI at work
Singapore – In a groundbreaking revelation, a global survey conducted by UiPath, a leading business automation company, has highlighted Singaporean Millennials and Gen Z workers as pioneers in the adoption…
Tencent Pulls DnF Mobile from Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo App Stores
Tencent Holdings has withdrawn its newly released game, Dungeon & Fighter (DnF) Mobile, from the app stores of Huawei Technologies, Oppo, and Vivo due to the expiration of their contracts.…
AMD drives the latest AI-enabled smart parking solution in Singapore
Singapore – AMD has collaborated with Sun Singapore Systems Pte. Ltd., a prominent provider of smart parking solutions in Singapore, to unveil an innovative AI-powered parking system. Leveraging AMD Zynq…
Amazon Faces Hefty Fine for California Labor Law Violations
Amazon is facing a hefty fine of nearly $6 million from the California Labor Commissioner for not properly informing its warehouse workers about their expected work quotas. The $5,901,700 penalty…
EU’s Chat Control Law Could Break Privacy With Encrypted Message Scans
The European Union is currently considering a contentious law known as the chat control law, which aims to combat child sex abuse material (CSAM) by mandating the scanning of encrypted…
Autify Unveils Zenes: AI-Powered Agent for Enhancing Software Quality Assurance
In a significant step forward for the software development industry, Autify, a startup with bases in San Francisco and Tokyo, announced on Monday the successful closure of a $13 million…
Google Launches Gemini Mobile App in India with Support for Nine Indian Languages
Google has officially launched its dedicated AI mobile app, Gemini, in India, expanding its reach to a broader audience by offering support for multiple Indian languages. This rollout comes over…
Security Researcher Discovers Flaw Allowing Email Spoofing in Outlook
A critical security flaw discovered in Microsoft’s email system could permit attackers to mimic Microsoft corporate email accounts, increasing the likelihood of successful phishing attacks. Researcher Vsevolod Kokorin, who operates…
Perplexity AI Successfully Expands into Japan through Strategic Partnership with SoftBank
After its announcement of a strategic partnership with SoftBank in April 2024, Perplexity, the San Francisco-based AI search engine challenging Google, is leveraging this collaboration to broaden its user base…
FTC Hands TikTok Child Privacy Complaint to Justice Department
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its case against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, by referring it to the Department of Justice (DOJ). This referral, announced on…
Dell and Super Micro to Supply Server Racks for xAI’s Supercomputer Initiative
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is poised for a significant technological leap with new partnerships announced with Dell Technologies and Super Micro Computer. These tech giants will provide crucial…