US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
Spotify including free access to audiobooks for paid subscribers
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
TikTok banana-dancing influencer cheers up New York during severe flooding: 'This made my day'
TikTok user Mekhiah went viral on Friday for their videos of them doing the Milly Rock while New York was impacted by flash flooding.
National Security Agency launching artificial intelligence security center
Securing AI models from theft and sabotage is a major national security challenge, a recent NSA study said.
Chatbots can now talk, but experts warn they may be listening too
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Modern phone etiquette: Can Apple save the voicemail? Do we even want them to?
To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.
Mattel to release AI-integrated Pictionary
The new board game allows AI to guess players' drawings.
Spotify introduces Jam, letting everyone play DJ at the next party
Spotify has a new feature that allows anyone to be the DJ – without passing the phone around.
DoorDash driver follows GPS into swamp to deliver Dunkin' order
When police arrived on the scene, officials said the driver was panicked but had the Dunkin Donuts delivery order in hand.
Tinder introduces top-tier subscription, Select, with a reported price tag of $499 a month
Looking to up your dating game even more? Tinder is rolling out a new top-tier subscription called Select – and is appearing to be very selective about who has access to it.
Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic
Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.
UPS using AI to prevent 'porch pirates' from stealing packages
UPS is using artificial intelligence to crack down on packages being stolen off front porches after delivery. Here's how the system, which the company is calling DeliveryDefense, works.
AI features, more payment options to launch on Uber Eats app
Uber Eats will offer users an AI-powered chatbot that will help find restaurant deals, new eating options and reorder favorite items.
Traffic surged 1,226% on Vote.org after Taylor Swift urged fans to register to vote
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.