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Australia Advises Social Media Platforms Against Universal Age Verification
Australian authorities stated on Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification from all account holders beginning in December. The directive comes ahead of a new law, the…
Snap Launches Snap OS 2.0 With Built-In Browser and WebXR Features
Snap has unveiled Snap OS 2.0, the latest version of its software powering AR glasses, Snap Spectacles. The update introduces a native browser, WebXR support, and several quality-of-life improvements. This…
Starlink Brings 10Gbps Internet Speeds to Cruise Ship Passengers
Royal Caribbean’s Star of Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, is now equipped with a Starlink Community Gateway — a system capable of delivering 10Gbps of symmetrical satellite…
Spotify Gives Free Users Ability to Pick and Play Songs
Following the rollout of lossless streaming for Premium subscribers, Spotify is adding more flexibility to its free tier. Free users can now search and play any song directly in the…
PayPal Adds One-Time Link Payments, Shareable Over Text
PayPal users can now send or receive money through one-time shareable links. These links can be shared across messaging apps, emails, or chats and automatically expire after 10 days of…
U.S. and China Strike Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China on the ownership of TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed after weekend trade talks in Madrid. The…
China Alleges Nvidia Broke Antitrust Rules After Initial Probe
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Monday that Nvidia violated the country’s anti-monopoly law, following a preliminary investigation into the chipmaker’s acquisition of Mellanox. The regulator said it…
Chatbots Becoming Digital Companions for Faith and Guidance
AI-powered chatbots are playing an increasing role in how people explore spirituality. Apps like Bible Chat, which has been downloaded more than 30 million times, and Hallow, which briefly topped…
Trump Escalates Attacks on ‘Radical Left’ After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of what he calls “the radical left.” Speaking to NBC News on…
Spotify Rolls Out Long-Awaited Lossless Music Streaming
Spotify has officially launched high-quality, lossless music streaming for premium subscribers, a feature fans have been waiting on since the company first teased it in 2021. The rollout brings support…
Boring Company Halts Vegas Airport Tunnel After Worker Injury
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has paused construction on its Las Vegas airport tunnel following a serious incident late Wednesday night. A worker sustained what officials described as a “crushing injury,”…
Apple’s New iPhone Security Feature Deals Blow to Spyware Developers
Among its latest announcements, Apple revealed a major security update for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air: Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE). This feature is designed to counter memory corruption bugs,…
OpenAI Gets Microsoft’s Approval to Restructure Its For-Profit Arm
OpenAI announced Thursday it has reached a nonbinding agreement with Microsoft, its largest investor, to move its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The shift, if approved by…
Pokémon Unveils New Simulation Game ‘Pokopia,’ Echoing Animal Crossing Style
The September 12 Nintendo Direct delivered a curveball for Pokémon fans: Pokémon Pokopia, a new life simulation game coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The announcement was…
Meta Connect 2025 to Showcase ‘Hypernova’ Smart Glasses and Metaverse AI
Meta Connect 2025 will take place on Wednesday, September 17, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg opening the event at 5 p.m. PST. The following day, September 18, company executives will deliver…