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ElevenLabs Expands into AI Music Generation with Commercial Use Claim

The AI audio-generation company ElevenLabs announced a new model that allows users to generate music, which it claims is cleared for commercial use. This move marks a significant expansion beyond…

WhatsApp Tests Feature to Message Users Without Accounts

While billions of people already use WhatsApp, the Meta-owned app is aiming for continued growth by developing a new tool that allows people without a WhatsApp account to be invited…

Trump Threatens 250% Tariffs on Imported Pharmaceuticals

President Donald Trump told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday that planned tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. could eventually reach a maximum of 250%. This is the highest rate…

India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil Imports

India has stated it is being “targeted” by the United States and the European Union for its imports of Russian oil. The country’s foreign ministry issued a statement late Monday…

Coinbase Expands Offerings with Tokenized Stocks and Prediction Markets for U.S. Users

Coinbase has announced its plan to expand its core trading application beyond cryptocurrency. The newly envisioned “everything exchange” will soon include a variety of new offerings, such as tokenized real-world…

Trump Attacks “Woke” Jaguar Marketing as Company Names New CEO

President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) just as the company is undergoing a major rebranding and has named a new chief executive. In a social media…

Google Removes 58 DEI Groups from Public Funding List

Google has removed the names of more than 50 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) groups from a public list of organizations it substantially contributes to, according to a new watchdog…

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Semiconductors Coming “Next Week or So”

President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he will introduce new tariffs on semiconductors and chips as soon as next week. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Trump said…

Trump Narrows Search for Next Federal Reserve Chair to Four Candidates

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has narrowed the field of potential candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair to four individuals. Speaking in an interview with CNBC,…

Jury Finds Meta Violated Privacy Law in Flo App Case

A California jury has found Meta in violation of state user privacy laws in a class-action lawsuit. The suit was brought by users of the period-tracking app Flo who alleged…

Apple Could Be Developing Its Own AI ‘Answer Engine’

According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has formed a new team to develop an in-house app similar to ChatGPT. The team, reportedly named Answers, Knowledge, and Information,…

TikTok Launches ‘TikTok Pro’ in Europe Featuring Built-In Charity Program

TikTok is rolling out a new version of its app, “TikTok Pro,” in Germany, Portugal, and Spain. This new app is centered around a “Sunshine Programme” that allows users to…

ChatGPT Introduces Break Reminders and Plans to Enhance Mental Distress Detection

OpenAI is implementing a series of mental health-related updates to ChatGPT to address concerns about addiction and the potential for harmful responses during times of emotional distress. One of the…

Anthropic Ends OpenAI’s Access to Claude Models

Anthropic has revoked OpenAI’s access to its Claude family of AI models, according to a recent report. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that OpenAI was connecting Claude to internal…

YouTube Tests Creator Collaborations Inspired by Instagram and TikTok

YouTube is currently testing a new feature that allows creators to directly tag collaborators in their videos, a move that mirrors similar tools already available on Instagram and TikTok. According…

Reddit Temporarily Halts Plans for Paid Subreddits

Reddit is temporarily putting its plans for paid subreddits on hold. In a recent question-and-answer session, CEO Steve Huffman confirmed that while paid communities remain a viable “opportunity we believe…

Trump Tells Schumer to ‘Go to Hell’ After Senate Fails to Reach Deal on Nominees

Hours after President Donald Trump told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to “go to hell” in a social media post on Saturday, the Senate headed into its August recess without…

Nintendo Increases Original Switch Console Prices Citing ‘Market Conditions’

Nintendo has announced a price increase for its original Nintendo Switch game consoles, with the changes taking effect on August 3. The company stated that the price hikes are a…

Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Repositioned Following Russian Official’s ‘Highly Provocative’ Remarks

President Donald Trump issued a rare public threat of nuclear escalation on Friday, stating that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia. The move came…

Instagram Tightens Live Streaming Access for Non-Influencers

Instagram is implementing a new policy that restricts live-streaming access. Moving forward, only users with at least 1,000 followers on a public account will be able to go live. This…