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Meta to send 'distressing' alert to parents if teen discusses self-harm with AI chatbot
Meta to send 'distressing' alert to parents if teen discusses self-harm with AI chatbot

Meta has taken a key step for the protection of teenager in case of self-harm or suicide risks

Apple iPhone 18 Pro new leaks suggest notable upgrades: Pricing, release date
Apple iPhone 18 Pro new leaks suggest notable upgrades: Pricing, release date

iPhone 18 Pro is likely to launch in some tantalising hues, including a rumored Dark Cherry finish

Nvidia joins hands with Japanese firms to advance robotics and physical A
Nvidia joins hands with Japanese firms to advance robotics and physical A

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang announced that AI-powered robots will become 'smart, easily adaptable and accessible'

Is Spotify down? Users report widespread outage
Is Spotify down? Users report widespread outage

Spotify users are experiencing an outage across some parts of the world, which is impacting their experience

Galaxy S27 Ultra survey reveals Samsung users' biggest upgrade demand
Galaxy S27 Ultra survey reveals Samsung users' biggest upgrade demand

Apple, Samsung's rival, is reportedly planning to enhance the battery life in the iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks emerge ahead of launch: Pricing, availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks emerge ahead of launch: Pricing, availability

Apple will launch the highly anticipated model along with the flagship iPhone 18 series

Spotify expands parent-managed accounts to free users in THESE countries
Spotify expands parent-managed accounts to free users in THESE countries

Spotify's latest expansion lets more families manage their child’s account

WhatsApp prepares own cloud backup service for iPhone users
WhatsApp prepares own cloud backup service for iPhone users

WhatsApp’s new backup provider is currently being developed for iOS and is not yet accessible for beta testers

Google Maps' new 3D Navigation feature is going viral: Who's eligible to access it?
Google Maps' new 3D Navigation feature is going viral: Who's eligible to access it?

Google Maps’ newest 3D Immersive Navigation update marks one of the biggest visual upgrades to Maps in over a decade

Spotify launches interactive AI chat for premium subscribers
Spotify launches interactive AI chat for premium subscribers

Spotify’s new feature is introduced in beta for users aged 18 and above in the US, Ireland and Sweden on both iOS and Android devices

IBM stock plunges 20% in pre-market trading, raising concerns among investors
IBM stock plunges 20% in pre-market trading, raising concerns among investors

IBM's performance has sharply declined the stock to its lowest level in nearly two months

Galaxy S26 Ultra users report red screen issue as Samsung investigates
Galaxy S26 Ultra users report red screen issue as Samsung investigates

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display is particularly built to prevent individuals nearby from viewing contents of screen

EU proposes new age restriction for social media access
EU proposes new age restriction for social media access

EU plans new age-based limits to restrict children’s social media usage

Total solar eclipse in August: Here’s all you need to know
Total solar eclipse in August: Here’s all you need to know

August total solar eclipse will be visible in Balearic Islands before sunset

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Jury holds Meta and Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Apple bets on late iPhone 18 Pro release to challenge Android flagships
Apple bets on late iPhone 18 Pro release to challenge Android flagships

Apple may be able to introduce a more expensive iPhone after consumers have already adjusted to higher flagship smartphone prices

Elon Musk takes jab at Sam Altman after Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk takes jab at Sam Altman after Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk criticised OpenAI's CEO, saying, 'Scam Altman strikes again'

Meta takes down Muse Image feature after widespread criticism
Meta takes down Muse Image feature after widespread criticism

Muse Image AI feature was launched on Tuesday as Meta’s first significant AI-centric image generation feature

SK hynix shares spike 14% in Nasdaq debut, topping SpaceX’s debut
SK hynix shares spike 14% in Nasdaq debut, topping SpaceX’s debut

Investors continue to invest SK hynix, which is likely to benefit from the AI boom despite volatility in semiconductor stocks

EU warns Meta to remove addictive Facebook, Instagram features or face fine
EU warns Meta to remove addictive Facebook, Instagram features or face fine

Meta is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) by using design features that keep users engaged for long periods, as per EU

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo steps down from her role due to chronic illness
OpenAI exec Fidji Simo steps down from her role due to chronic illness

Fidji Simo said she will transition into a role as a part-time advisor at OpenAI

Meta lets AI generate images using public Instagram Photos by default
Meta lets AI generate images using public Instagram Photos by default

Meta's new feature is part of AI push through Meta Superintelligence Labs and is initially only available for US users

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Wide new leaks emerge ahead of release
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Wide new leaks emerge ahead of release

Samsung has yet to officially confirm the release date of either device, with both expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event

Meta launches Muse Image AI generator for Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta launches Muse Image AI generator for Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta’s AI models reliance will be reduced on third-party technologies previously used for image generation with this update

Apple set to heavily invest in US chip production, creating hundreds of job
Apple set to heavily invest in US chip production, creating hundreds of job

Apple is set to invest $30 billion in the US chip manufacturing via an expanded partnership with Broadcom

OpenAI announces GPT-5.6 rollout after government-imposed delay
OpenAI announces GPT-5.6 rollout after government-imposed delay

Sam Altman’s OpenAI ends limited access as GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna get full release

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max battery sizes leak in new certification filings
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max battery sizes leak in new certification filings

The iPhone 18 Pro is likely to be integrated with an enlarged 4,056mAh battery in China and a 4,288mAh battery in US

DeepSeek develops its own advanced AI chip to minimise reliance on Nvidia
DeepSeek develops its own advanced AI chip to minimise reliance on Nvidia

The transition marks a major update for DeepSeek that has primarily focused on building cutting-edge AI models

iOS 27 Beta 3 allows users customize Siri’s voice like never before
iOS 27 Beta 3 allows users customize Siri’s voice like never before

iOS 27 beta 3 brings Apple a step closer to providing a smarter, more customizable Siri experience

Xbox announces 3,200 layoffs and sales of five game studios
Xbox announces 3,200 layoffs and sales of five game studios

Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs and divest five studios in a major business ‘reset’