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Threads’ DMs Receive Mixed Reactions from Users
Earlier this week, Instagram’s Threads introduced its most-requested feature yet: direct messages (DMs). However, the rollout has sparked backlash, especially from women users, who are calling for an option to…
Google Introduces Customizable Gemini Chatbots Across Docs, Drive, Gmail, and Sheets
Google is making its customizable Gemini chatbots, known as Gems, directly accessible within the side panels of Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides. Previously, these AI assistants were only…
iPhones with iOS 26 Freeze FaceTime Calls Upon Detecting Nudity
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update is testing a new FaceTime feature that automatically pauses video calls when nudity is detected. The feature, spotted in the iOS 26 developer preview, displays…
Australia to Introduce Age Verification for Search Engines
Starting late 2025, Australians will need to verify their age when using major search engines like Google and Microsoft while logged into their accounts. This new requirement aims to align…
Stripe’s First Employee and Fintech Founder of Increase Moves to Acquire a Bank
It’s been an open secret in fintech circles that Darragh Buckley, founder and CEO of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Increase, has long aimed to “buy a bank.” Recently, he effectively…
Apple’s iPhone Sales in China Rise for the First Time in Two Years
Apple’s iPhone sales in China grew by 8% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first growth in the region since mid-2023, according to Counterpoint Research. This signals…
AI Voice Startup ElevenLabs Accelerates Global Expansion Ahead of IPO
ElevenLabs, a London-based startup focused on AI-generated synthetic voices, plans to become IPO-ready within five years as it aims for rapid international expansion. Expanding Global Footprint “We expect to build…
U.S. Eases Chip Software Restrictions on China Signaling Trade Truce
The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…
Apple Reportedly Delays ‘iPad Fold’ Launch, Puts Production on Hold
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable device, often referred to as the “iPad Fold,” has reportedly seen a pause in production. Recent reports indicate the device is not expected to launch soon…
Amazon Freevee to Shut Down in August as Focus Shifts to Prime Video
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will officially shut down next month. The company has given users until August to enjoy the platform’s offerings before it completely goes offline. Freevee has…
Meta Users Report Paid Verified Support Ineffective Amid Mass Bans
When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the company promised subscribers direct access to customer support. However, amid a wave of mass bans affecting Facebook and…
Trump Urges Immediate Resignation of US Central Bank Head
US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for him to resign immediately. “‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!” Trump wrote on his…
TikTok Overrun with Racist Videos Created Using Google’s Veo 3 Despite Content Controls
In recent weeks, TikTok has seen a troubling increase in racist and disrespectful videos. Many of these posts have been identified as AI-generated, reportedly created using Google’s newly launched Veo…
Elon Musk’s X Experiences Outage Affecting Some Users
Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced an outage on Wednesday, causing some users to be unable to access the site. User Reports and Resolution Timeline More than 15,000 users…
Microsoft to Lay Off Approximately 9,000 Employees in Latest Cuts
Microsoft revealed on Wednesday it will lay off roughly 9,000 employees worldwide. This represents under 4% of its global workforce and impacts various teams, regions, and experience levels, a source…
Iran Passes Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. New…
Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes and Invites Public Input
The Bank of England is preparing to redesign its banknotes, marking the first significant update in more than five decades. Since 1970, notable historical figures like Sir Winston Churchill, featured…