What you should know about the owners of US TikTok
TikTok’s future in the United States has undergone a significant restructuring as its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, established TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a new American entity intended to address…
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
A new form of mobile entertainment, known as microdrama, is rapidly gaining traction in the United States, generating billions in revenue despite its often-cringeworthy production quality. These short-form, episodic videos…
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports
Microsoft has reportedly provided the FBI with BitLocker recovery keys, enabling access to encrypted data on three laptops involved in a federal fraud investigation in Guam. The case, first reported…
This startup will send 1,000 people’s ashes to space — affordably — in 2027
A new company, Space Beyond, is aiming to dramatically lower the cost of sending ashes to space, announcing a launch services agreement with Arrow Science and Technology for a SpaceX…
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version
Meta announced today it is temporarily pausing teen access to its AI characters across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp globally. The move, impacting users identified as under 18, comes as the…
Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself
Google Photos has launched a new experimental feature called “Me Meme” that allows users to insert themselves into popular meme templates using generative artificial intelligence. Initially available to users in…
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
A recent attempted cyberattack on Poland’s energy infrastructure has been linked to Sandworm, a hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence. The attack, which occurred in late December, targeted heat…
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.
The streaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as Netflix, the dominant force in the industry with over 325 million subscribers, has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) film…
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
The HR technology sector is facing heightened scrutiny as the Department of Justice reportedly launched a criminal investigation into Deel, a rapidly growing payroll and HR startup. The probe centers…
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun’s new AI startup, AMI Labs, is making waves in the artificial intelligence community. The company, founded by the renowned AI scientist after his departure from Meta, has officially…