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X Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed Globally for Users
Elon Musk’s X has begun expanding its dedicated vertical video feed to users worldwide, just days after it first debuted in the U.S., TechCrunch has learned and confirmed with the…
Stargate to Power $100B AI Venture with Solar and Batteries
The massive $100 billion Stargate joint venture will reportedly be powered, at least in part, by solar energy and batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, SoftBank-backed SB Energy will build…
iOS 18 Adoption Reaches 68% Across iPhones, Apple Reports
Apple released new adoption figures on Friday, showcasing how users have embraced iOS 18 since its public debut in September 2024. The new mobile operating system is now installed on…
European Regulators Focus on U.S. Tech Platforms Before Germany’s Election
The European Union is preparing to give tech and social media companies a “stress test” ahead of Germany’s upcoming election in February to assess how they handle misinformation. European Commission…
AI Models Tested by Making Balls Bounce in Rotating Shapes
The list of informal, quirky AI benchmarks keeps growing. Recently, a test to see how different AI models handle a prompt like this has captured the attention of the AI…
RedNote Sees Massive Decline in U.S. Users After TikTok Ban Delay
As the U.S. TikTok ban loomed, many U.S. users flocked to RedNote, a Chinese app that offered a similar experience to TikTok. The app, which is listed in the U.S.…
French E-Bike Startup Angell Nears Bankruptcy Due to Design Defects
Angell, a French smart electric bike startup, has announced that it is declaring insolvency and seeking judicial liquidation through the courts. In a message to customers, company co-founder and CEO…
Threads Tests Ads in U.S. and Japan for User Feedback
Meta’s Threads, a direct rival to X, announced on Friday that it is now testing ads with select brands in the U.S. and Japan. Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized that…
Sam Altman’s World Aims to Authenticate AI Agents as Digital Representatives
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman surprised the tech world on Thursday with the launch of Operator, his company’s first AI agent that can act autonomously on the web. However, OpenAI is…
Google Steps Up Efforts to Tackle Fake Reviews in the UK
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has reached an agreement with Google to counter the widespread issue of fake online reviews. The company has committed to several measures aimed at tackling the…
Apple Enhances In-App Purchases with New API for Large Content and Subscriptions
Apple announced on Thursday the introduction of a new API called the Advanced Commerce API, aimed at supporting more in-app purchase formats, including subscriptions and content add-ons. The company clarified…
Tata Acquires 60% Stake in Pegatron’s Indian Operations
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner Pegatron as the conglomerate expands its iPhone-manufacturing capacity in the country. Pegatron’s Role in…
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Fueling Bullish Outlook with FOMO-Driven Entries
Bitcoin holders continue to accumulate during price dips, while short-term holders are buying into surges driven by FOMO (fear of missing out), signaling a bullish outlook for 2025, according to…
US House Committee Investigates Debanking of Crypto Industry Ties
The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Republican lawmakers, is investigating claims that individuals or entities linked to the digital asset industry have been debanked due…
X Achieves Robust Consumer Spending Growth Amid Decline in Daily Active Users
X has witnessed a significant increase in consumer spending despite a decline in daily active users. The platform, which boasted more than 313 million worldwide mobile app monthly active users…
Google’s AI Glitch Briefly Omits Joe Biden from Presidential Search Results
Google faced a significant issue this week with its AI summaries product, AI Overview, atop its traditional search results. Users raised alarms after noticing that a list of U.S. presidents,…
Android 16 Brings Live Activities and Pro Video Features
Android enthusiasts received a fresh wave of excitement as Google unveiled the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. This latest iteration promises significant enhancements, particularly on the accessibility…
Trump Proposes Statehood to Canada to Bypass Tariffs in Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump has once again stirred the waters of international trade, reiterating his threat to impose tariffs on Canada unless certain conditions are met. In a bold move, Trump…
Fitbit Faces $12.25 Million Penalty Over Ionic Smartwatch Burns
Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.25 million penalty to settle issues related to its Ionic smartwatch, which was subject to a recall in March 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product…
Security Researcher Uncovers Hidden Waymo Feature
Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher known for her expertise in uncovering hidden features, recently discovered an unreleased feature in the Waymo app. While waiting for a robotaxi in San…