Instagram To Let Parents Block Teens From Chatting With AI Characters
Instagram is set to roll out new parental controls that will allow parents to stop teenagers from chatting with the app’s AI characters, its parent company Meta announced on Friday.
Battlefield 6 Reveal Will be July 31st in ‘COD Next’ Style Event
The highly anticipated reveal of Battlefield 6 is officially slated for July 31, according to sources close to the development. In the days leading up to the global unveiling, selected
Paramount Holds Firm on $30-Per-Share Offer as Warner Bros. Discovery Backs Netflix Deal
Paramount has confirmed it will not increase its $30-per-share takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for now, despite the media company’s board rejecting the proposal in favour of its
Heathrow Ends 100ml Liquid Restriction After Completing Scanner Upgrade
Heathrow Airport has removed the long-standing 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage after completing the installation of new CT security scanners across all its terminals. With the rollout now
TikTok Craze Pushes Cottage Cheese Demand Beyond Supply in the US
Cottage cheese, once considered an outdated diet staple, has become a viral sensation on TikTok - and US producers are struggling to keep up with the surge in demand. According
Microsoft Commits $50bn To Bridge AI Gap
Microsoft has pledged to invest $50bn by the end of the decade to expand access to artificial intelligence in lower-income countries, warning that uneven adoption of the technology risks deepening
Gamification
Gamification is more manipulative, as advertising is persuasive. What makes it more sensitive most of the time is the hidden motive that the consumers are unaware of. That makes it
Tesla Grants Elon Musk $29 Billion in Shares to Secure Future Amid AI Race
Tesla has approved a new $29 billion share award for CEO Elon Musk in a bid to retain the billionaire tech mogul as competition for AI talent heats up globally.
Queen Elizabeth Makes Surprise Appearance at Opening of New London Train Line
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise public appearance at the opening of a long-awaited train line in London on Tuesday.The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow
Nintendo Switch Becomes Company’s Best-Selling Console Ever
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch has become the most successful console in the company’s history, surpassing 155 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2017. The milestone means
Leaked Sony Documents Reveal Significant Upgrades for PS5 Pro
Recent leaks from internal Sony documents suggest that the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro will bring substantial improvements over its predecessor, including a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While
Adidas Launches Empowering Campaign: “You Got This”
Adidas has kicked off a new global brand campaign aimed at athletes of all levels, featuring both professional stars like Patrick Mahomes and rising talents like Trinity Rodman, sharing insights
Rockstar Confirms Data Breach, Says Players Unaffected
Rockstar Games has confirmed it was affected by a recent data breach but insists the incident has not impacted its operations or players. The breach reportedly involved a third party,
Twitter May be Worth Only a Third of its Pre-Musk Value, Fidelity Says
A Fidelity fund has significantly reduced its valuation of Twitter, suggesting that the social media platform may be worth only a third of its value compared to when Elon Musk
Meta Hit With Record €1.2 Billion Fine Over EU Data Rules
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been hit with a record €1.2bn fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission for breaching the European Union's privacy regulations. The company was found
Ontario Premier Faces Backlash Over $21m Government Jet Purchase
Doug Ford is facing criticism after his administration approved the purchase of a C$28.9 million ($21 million) private jet, a move opponents say is poorly timed given current economic pressures
Starlink Outage Disrupts Tens of Thousands, Including Ukrainian Military
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced a brief but significant global outage on Monday, disrupting connections for tens of thousands of users - including Ukrainian military units actively engaged
Elon Musk Backtracks on Blue Checkmark Policy Amid Platform Decline
In a significant reversal, Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has abandoned his contentious blue checkmark subscription model, reinstating the coveted verification badges for prominent users on the platform. The
Jersey Mike’s Subs Valued at $8 Billion After Major Investment from Blackstone
Jersey Mike’s Subs has reached a significant milestone, with its valuation soaring to $8 billion following a major investment from private equity powerhouse Blackstone. This move marks the end of
US FTC Asks Court to Block Microsoft From Closing Activision Deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to halt Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, seeking a court order to block the $69 billion deal. The FTC filed a
