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DuckDuckGo Adds Option to Hide AI-Generated Images in Search Results

Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo is launching a new setting that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results. This move comes in response to user feedback, highlighting how…

Inflation Expectations Drop to Pre-Tariff Levels in Latest University of Michigan Survey

Consumers’ concerns over tariff-driven inflation have eased somewhat, according to the University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers released Friday. The overall sentiment index for July rose 1.8% from June,…

Meta Declines to Sign EU’s AI Code of Practice

Meta has declined to sign the European Union’s newly introduced code of practice for general-purpose AI models, just weeks before the EU’s AI Act rules come into effect. Joel Kaplan,…

Intel Begins Layoffs, Potentially Cutting Up to 20% of Factory Workforce

Intel has started implementing significant layoffs across multiple facilities as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and address ongoing financial pressures. Recent reports reveal that nearly 2,000…

YouTube TV Reportedly Offers Big Discounts to Win Back NFL Sunday Ticket Users

Although the NFL regular season officially begins in September, some former NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers are getting an early chance to re-subscribe through YouTube TV — with discounts available before…

House Passes Trump’s $9 Billion DOGE Cuts Package in Another Legislative Victory

House Republicans early Friday gave final approval to a $9 billion package of spending cuts targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, marking a victory for President Donald Trump and his…

Netflix Employs AI Effects for First Time to Reduce Costs

Netflix has revealed it has employed generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one of its original TV shows for the first time. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of…

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Registered as ‘Disadvantaged Business’ Ahead of $9 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk’s health technology company Neuralink identified itself as a “small disadvantaged business” (SDB) in a federal filing with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) shortly before completing a funding…

OpenAI Introduces General Purpose Agent in ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced a new general-purpose AI agent within ChatGPT, designed to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks on behalf of users. This AI agent can automatically manage calendars,…

Twitch Ventures into Vertical Video Streaming

Livestreaming giant Twitch, owned by Amazon, has started testing vertical video streams with a small group of creators, marking its first step into the vertical video space. This move was…

Amazon Continues Layoffs with Job Cuts in Cloud Computing Unit

Amazon confirmed Thursday that it is reducing staff within its cloud computing branch, Amazon Web Services (AWS), following a review to sharpen organizational priorities. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said the…

Juul Receives FDA Approval to Continue Selling Tobacco and Menthol E-Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to allow vaping brand Juul to continue selling its e-cigarettes, a move that offers some relief to the company after years of…

Google Pixel 10 Official Launch Date Announced

Google has officially announced the launch date for its Pixel 10 series. The company sent media invitations for the Made by Google event scheduled for August 20, where it will…

Roblox Launches New Teen Safeguards Featuring Age Estimation Technology

Roblox announced Thursday that it is rolling out enhanced safety measures for users aged 13 to 18. The company is launching “Trusted Connections,” which allows teens to connect more freely…

TikTok Simplifies Finding Songs on Musician Profiles

TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms for discovering new music. When a musician’s song goes viral on TikTok, it often leads to a noticeable rise in followers…

Grok’s New Male AI Companion Inspired by Edward from ‘Twilight’

Earlier this week, Grok launched two animated AI companions for user interaction, including a flirty anime girl who reveals lingerie after enough compliments. Now, Grok is expanding its lineup with…

ADM Shares Drop After Trump Claims Coca-Cola Will Use Real Cane Sugar

President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he persuaded Coca-Cola to switch to real cane sugar in its U.S. drinks. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “I have…

Slack Enhances Search with AI, Adds Transcriptions and Summaries for Huddles

Slack is enhancing its search capabilities by integrating AI to help users find relevant files and conversations more efficiently. Now, users on Slack’s Business and Enterprise plans can search not…

Meta Threads Trials Facebook Account Sign-Ups to Replace Instagram Exclusivity

Meta is testing a new way to create accounts on Threads, which will require users to authenticate using their Facebook profiles. This approach aims to base Threads profiles on existing…

Samsung Chief Cleared of Fraud by South Korea’s Supreme Court

Lee Jae-yong, Samsung’s de facto leader and grandson of the company’s founder, has been cleared of fraud charges by South Korea’s Supreme Court, concluding a lengthy legal battle. The charges…