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Microsoft CEO Concerned Over Growing Reports of ‘AI Psychosis’

Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has raised alarms about growing cases of what he calls “AI psychosis.” Writing in a series of posts on X, Suleyman said tools that…

Microsoft Probes Reports of Missing SSDs After Windows 11 Update

It took a few days, but Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating complaints that the latest Windows 11 security update is causing SSD drives to disappear from some PCs. “We’re…

Trump Escalates Rhetoric on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Talks Falter

President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to encourage Ukraine to take offensive action against Russia, even as peace negotiations remain at a standstill. “It is very hard, if not impossible,…

Elon Musk’s X Nears $500M Severance Lawsuit Settlement

More than two years after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, some former employees may finally see severance payments. Musk’s X is moving toward a tentative settlement of a class action…

Instagram Adds Feature to Link Multiple Reels Into a Series

Instagram has launched a feature that allows creators to connect multiple reels into a series. This new option helps audiences follow ongoing stories or themes without needing to search for…

Apple TV+ Raises Prices Again, Third Hike in Three Years

Apple announced Thursday that its Apple TV+ subscription will rise to $12.99 per month in the U.S. and other markets. The new price takes effect immediately for new users after…

UK Hit With Legal Challenge Over Fast-Tracked Data Center Plan

The U.K. government is facing legal action from campaigners after overriding Buckinghamshire’s decision to block construction of a 90-megawatt data center on protected green belt land. The local authority had…

Jollibee Says Fraudsters Behind Raffle Controversy in Philippines

The Philippines’ fast-food giant Jollibee confirmed that its online raffle had been compromised by fraudsters, following customer complaints and a brief inquiry by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).…

Meta Slows Down Costly AI Hiring Surge

Meta has temporarily paused hiring for its new artificial intelligence division, the company confirmed Thursday. The halt follows months of aggressive recruitment efforts that saw the company spend heavily to…

Labubu Projected to Earn $1 Billion in 2025

Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind Labubu, revealed its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing just how massive the demand has become for the quirky plush monster.…

Trump Administration Broadens ‘Good Moral Character’ Rules for U.S. Citizenship

The Trump administration is expanding the scope of the “good moral character” requirement for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. A new memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instructs…

Meta to Expand Energy Supply With 100MW of U.S. Solar

Meta has entered into a $100 million agreement with solar developer Silicon Ranch to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in South Carolina. The project will power Meta’s upcoming $800 million…

Google Photos Now Lets You Edit With Voice Commands

At Wednesday’s Made by Google event, the company unveiled new features in Google Photos that let users edit images simply by asking. Launching first on Pixel 10 devices in the…

U.S. Gamers Face PS5 Price Hike as Sony Confirms Increase

Starting August 21, Sony is raising the price of all PlayStation 5 models in the United States. Each version of the console will cost $50 more, making the standard PS5…

Fed’s Cook Rejects Calls to Resign After Fraud Allegations From Trump Official

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook declared Wednesday that she has “no intention of being bullied to step down from my position because of some questions raised in a tweet.” Her…

Intel Reportedly in Talks With Major Investors for Discounted Equity Raise

Intel is exploring additional equity investments from major backers at discounted rates, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes just days after the company secured a $2…

Thousands of Grok Conversations Now Indexed on Google

Hundreds of thousands of user chats with Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok are currently visible through Google Search, Forbes reported. When a Grok user clicks the “share” button, the platform…

Trump Has Collected Over $100M in Bonds Since Taking Office

U.S. President Donald Trump has reported a sweeping series of investments in municipal and corporate bonds worth at least $100 million since taking office in January. The details were disclosed…

Kim Jong Un’s Sister Labels South Korea a ‘Faithful Dog’ of Washington

North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, calling his outreach to Pyongyang a “pipedream” as he prepares for his first summit with U.S.…

Apple Boosts iPhone Output in India Amid U.S. Concerns Over Russia

The White House has turned its attention to India’s purchases of Russian oil, warning of new tariffs if the practice continues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that India could…