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Gmail Business Accounts Gain Ability to Send Encrypted Emails to Anyone

Google has introduced a valuable new cybersecurity feature for its business-tier Gmail users. In a company blog post, Google announced that enterprise Gmail customers can now send end-to-end encrypted emails…

TikTok Accused of Suggesting Pornographic Material to Minors in New Report

According to a new report from the human rights campaign group Global Witness, TikTok’s algorithm actively recommends pornography and highly sexualized content to accounts designated for children. Researchers created dummy…

ICE Tracker App Developer Urges Apple to Lift App Store Ban

The creator of ICEBlock, an application used to track local sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officials, has formally requested that Apple reverse its…

Samsung Could Reveal Tri-Fold Smartphone at APEC Summit

Considerable buzz surrounds Samsung’s tri-fold smartphone, and a recent report suggests the company is planning to unveil the device in the coming weeks, potentially during its appearance at the upcoming…

Migrant Group Walks in Southern Mexico for Legal Status

A group of roughly 1,200 migrants began walking before dawn on Wednesday from southern Mexico. Their destination is the nation’s capital, Mexico City, where they hope to formalize their immigration…

Sora App Reaches Top Spot on US App Store

OpenAI’s Sora app, the tool for generating AI videos, has proven to be a massive viral hit. This success is particularly notable because the app is currently invite-only and is…

Democrats May Hold More Power in Shutdown Standoff Than Expected

On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the historical political risks and embracing a government shutdown they…

Amazon Now Lets Prime Members Add Items to Upcoming Orders with One Tap

Amazon is rolling out a new feature that is designed to make it easier for Prime members to buy more items throughout the week. The company is now updating its…

Threads Launches New Communities Feature

Instagram Threads, Meta’s key competitor to the platform now called X, which boasts over 400 million monthly active users, is officially launching a major new feature designed to redefine how…

Perplexity AI Frees Comet Browser for Global Use

Perplexity AI announced on Thursday that Comet, its artificial intelligence-powered web browser, is now available across the globe and will be offered to users free of charge. The Comet browser…

Tesla Posts Record-Breaking Quarter Ahead of EV Tax Credit Expiry

Tesla delivered 497,099 vehicles over the last three months, a figure announced on Thursday that marks the company’s best quarter of deliveries ever. This represents a massive 29% jump from…

India Cracks Down on 25 Crypto Exchanges Over Compliance Failures

India’s financial watchdog, the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND), has issued notices to 25 offshore crypto exchanges for failing to comply with the country’s anti-money laundering obligations. The crackdown targets…

Meta Wants to Bring Its Business AI Chat Tools to Third-Party Websites

Meta’s efforts to expand its core business beyond online advertising involve pitching companies AI-powered chat tools that they can use on their own websites. The social media giant debuted on…

Apple Shifts Focus to AI-Powered Smart Glasses Over Cheaper Headset

Apple is reportedly prioritizing the development of smart glasses over a lighter, more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset. Previous rumors suggested Apple had plans for two distinct smart…

Asian Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Makes Retail Debut in France

Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has chosen France as the location to open its first permanent physical outlets. The company, which has primarily operated online, will occupy “shop-in-shop” concessions first in…

OpenAI Employees Cash Out $6.6 Billion, Pushing Valuation to $500B

OpenAI has finalized a secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion, a transaction that allows current and former employees to sell stock at a record $500 billion valuation. This latest valuation…

Taiwan Resists U.S. Pressure to Relocate Half of Its Chip Production

Taiwan will not accept a proposal from Washington to locally manufacture half the chips it currently supplies to the U.S., the island’s top trade negotiator said. Speaking to reporters on…

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Surpasses $500 Billion, a First in History

Elon Musk has become the first person ever to achieve a net worth of more than $500 billion (£370.9 billion), a new milestone driven by a rebound in Tesla’s stock…

Microsoft Wants to Mainly Use Its Own AI Data Center Chips in the Future

Microsoft would like to mainly use its own chips in its data centers in the future, a move that could reduce its reliance on major players like Nvidia and AMD.…

Google Finally Refreshes Its Home Speakers, Nest Cams With Gemini Inside

Google’s biggest smart home announcement may be the integration of Gemini AI across its devices, but the company also revealed four new hardware products: three Nest cameras and a smart…