Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting
On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting to discuss the dangers of commercial spyware, which marks the…
Hindenburg Research, a short seller that targeted tech and EV companies, is closing up shop
When Hindenburg Research posts a blog on its website, it often means a company’s final days are near. Today, that…
Reusable rocket startup Stoke raised another massive round: $260M
Y Combinator alum Stoke Space just raised a $260 million series C, bringing its total raised to $480 million. This…
As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law…
Duolingo sees 216% spike in U.S. users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote
TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app…
TikTok owner ByteDance powered an e-reader’s unhinged AI assistant
An uproar with a popular Kindle competitor e-reader has showcased how the use of Chinese AI models in US products…
Biden administration adds 14 additional Chinese firms to trade blacklist
Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to…
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
More good news for those looking to exit Meta’s social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An…
Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini
In a bid to make its Gemini chatbot app more of one-stop shop, Google says it’s working with The Associated…
Google raises the price of Workspace plans, includes its AI features for free
Google announced on Wednesday that all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet are now available to Workspace customers…