TikTok has reached a settlement to avoid taking part in a closely watched social media addiction trial, hours before jury selection was due to begin in California, while claims against…
The Trump administration will invest $1.6bn (£1.2bn) in a US critical minerals firm, marking its latest push to reduce China’s dominance in the rare earths sector. The agreement with USA…
TikTok’s new US owner has apologised to users after a major outage caused widespread disruption across the video-sharing app over the weekend. TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which now oversees…
Settlement Reached Over Alleged Secret Recordings Google has agreed to pay $68 million (£51 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging that it secretly listened to users’ private conversations through their…
Meta is preparing to test premium subscription plans for users of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, as the company continues to explore paid services alongside its free social platforms. Subscription Trials…
A closely watched social media addiction trial begins Tuesday in California, marking the first time a U.S. jury will hear claims that platform design choices, rather than user content, caused…
The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…
Short-form scripted video apps known as microdramas are generating billions of dollars in consumer spending and are positioned for broader adoption in the U.S., according to new data from app…
Some Gmail users are experiencing problems with email sorting and spam detection, according to Google’s Workspace status dashboard. Issues Begin Early Saturday Google’s official status page for Google Workspace indicates…
Ring has introduced a new video authenticity feature designed to make it easier to determine whether footage recorded by its devices has been edited or manipulated. Ring Verify Aims To…
LiveKit has raised $100 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation, as demand grows for infrastructure that supports real-time AI voice and video applications. Funding Round And Investors…
General Motors is reorganizing its vehicle manufacturing footprint, moving production away from China and Mexico to a U.S. factory in Kansas, a change that will also bring an end to…
Vimeo has laid off part of its global workforce following its acquisition by Italian technology group Bending Spoons, according to reporting from Business Insider. Layoffs Confirmed After Acquisition Business Insider…
Tesla has discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system, as it seeks to increase uptake of its more advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. California Ruling And Licensing Pressure The change follows…