TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means
TikTok users in the United States are expressing widespread concern over recent updates to the app’s privacy policy. The changes, delivered via an in-app message, detail the types of data…
Apple iPhone just had its best year in India as the smartphone market stays broadly flat
Apple’s iPhone is experiencing significant growth in India, poised to ship approximately 14 million units in 2025. This surge in popularity comes as the overall Indian smartphone market remains largely…
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech
Legal AI startup Harvey has acquired Hexus, a company specializing in product demonstration and training tools, as it seeks to bolster its capabilities and maintain a competitive edge in the…
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries
New York City’s iconic food carts, known for their diverse culinary offerings, may soon be powered by a cleaner, quieter energy source. A Brooklyn-based startup, PopWheels, is piloting a program…
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?
The artificial intelligence landscape is rapidly evolving, with a surge of new companies building foundation models. However, determining the true ambitions of these labs – beyond simply securing funding –…
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unexpectedly dropped its lawsuit against crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The dismissal, filed jointly with Gemini on Friday, resolves…
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app
The burgeoning field of educational technology is seeing a surge of interest from both established tech giants and nimble startups, all eager to leverage the power of generative artificial intelligence.…
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos
The World Economic Forum in Davos this week saw a significant shift in focus, with discussions heavily dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). Top tech executives, including leaders from Tesla, Nvidia,…
Gmail is having issues with spam and misclassification
Users are reporting widespread issues with Gmail today, including miscategorized emails and an increase in spam reaching inboxes. The problems began impacting users globally around 5:00 AM Pacific Time on…
Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries
Adobe is significantly expanding the artificial intelligence capabilities within its Acrobat ecosystem, adding features that allow users to generate presentations, create podcast summaries, and edit documents using simple text prompts.…