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Google Photos Magic Editor Recovers from Glitch with New Patch

Magic Editor, Google’s powerful new photo editing tool, is ready to work! After fixing a bug that stopped folks from saving their edits, it’s back up and fully functional. This…

X Faces $1B Fine and Penalties from EU for DSA Breach

After almost a year since the European Union (EU) claimed that X violated the rules and provisions under the Digital Services Act, they are now deciding on the right punishment,…

Trump Grants 75-Day Extension for TikTok Sale to Avoid Ban

President Donald J. Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok’s sale, pushing the date from April 5 to another 75 days to allow the platform more time to…

Companies Line Up to Take Over TikTok

Last call is approaching and there is no shortage of US businesses stumbling over each other to be the one that takes home TikTok. Tomorrow is the deadline for TikTok’s…

UN Warns AI Could Drive Economic Inequality and Job Losses

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a clarion call. They are sounding warning bells about the catastrophic impact AI might have on the world economy…

Trump Warns Foreign Chip Makers Tariffs Will Start Soon

President Donald Trump declared trade war on foreign manufacturers, notably levying high tariffs against Chinese imports and most recently semiconductors. Starting April 5, a baseline tariff of 10% will be…

The White House Labeled Taiwan a Country When Trump Announced Tariffs, but It Isn’t One

Taiwan’s status as a formerly sovereign, currently contested entity is once again in the news. This resurgence comes on the heels of recent tariffs enacted by the Trump administration, igniting…

South Korean Court Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol

In another dramatic political turn, the South Korean Constitutional Court has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. He announced this national emergency resignation immediately following the filing of a parliamentary impeachment…

X Set to Sell Inactive Usernames to Verified Organizations for $10K

X is undertaking a “handle inquiry” process. This unexpected feature enables Verified Organizations to bid on usernames that have been abandoned, something reverse engineer Nima Owji recently uncovered. This exciting…

Microsoft Scales Back Data Center Expansion Plans

Over the past few weeks, Microsoft has made big waves to signal a reversal in its data center development plans. They’ve paused negotiations for new facilities in the United Kingdom…

TikTok Rolls Out New ‘TikTok for Artists’ Platform

TikTok has begun testing a new platform named “TikTok for Artists,” aimed at assisting musicians and performers in building their careers. As Music Ally first reported, the initiative is still…

Amazon Introduces AI-Generated Recaps Feature for Kindle Users

In a surprising, and welcome, move to make reading an immersive experience, Amazon recently released a new feature for Kindle users. The “Recaps” feature allows readers to easily remember the…

OpenAI Makes First-Ever Investment in Cybersecurity

Chicago-based Adaptive Security, a New York-founded but Chicago-based cybersecurity startup, has been in the news lately with its recent funding announcement. On Wednesday, the company announced completion of a $43…

Amazon’s AI Shopping Agent Lets You Buy from External Websites

With Buy for Me, Amazon has recently launched a new feature that does just that. This cool new tool is designed to make your virtual shopping trip easy and fun.…

Trump Remains Optimistic Despite Historic Stock Market Drop Over Tariffs

In the wake of a significant stock market decline, President Donald Trump expressed an unwavering confidence in the U.S. economy. After announcing those new tariffs, Trump watched as the Dow…

YouTube Launches New Shorts Editing Tools as TikTok Faces Potential Ban

YouTube recently announced a slew of new video creation tools for its TikTok-like Shorts feature. This thrilling announcement makes it a real competitor to TikTok. The announcement comes at an…

OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Users Have Created Over 700 Million Images

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for example, experienced an unprecedented, record-breaking adoption. This funding comes hot on the heels of its new AI-based image generator released earlier this week. The shift has brought…

Australia Criticizes Trump Tariffs as Unfriendly Act

Australia finds itself in the midst of a growingly fraught economic partnership with the United States. The threats have set off major retaliatory firestorms from Australian agricultural groups. The tariffs…

Apple Takes the Lead as Tech Stocks Tumble Following Tariff Announcement

Shares of technology tumbled with Apple Inc. leading the charge lower. That decline came on the heels of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a barrage of new tariffs on imported…

Meta and UFC Partner to Deliver Exclusive Content on AI Glasses

Meta recently entered into a multimillion-dollar, multi-year partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This multi-year deal makes Meta the UFC’s exclusive “official fan technology partner.” Thanks to this collaboration,…