Epic Games Slashes Fees and Introduces Webshops to Compete with Apple’s In-App Purchases
Epic Games is rolling out major updates to its store in a bid to attract more developers and challenge Apple’s dominance over in-app payments.
Google Voice Gets New Call Interface and Three-Way Calling Feature in Latest Update
Google Voice is finally getting a long-overdue update, bringing a new call interface and support for three-way calling.
Microsoft Makes Passwordless Accounts the Default for New Users
Microsoft is taking a major leap toward a password-free future.
Alexa Plus Hits 100,000 Users, Says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy
On Amazon’s latest earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Alexa Plus—the company’s upgraded, AI-powered assistant—now has over 100,000 users, according to a report by TechCrunch.
WhatsApp Reaches 3 Billion Monthly Active Users
WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion people using it every month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s earnings call this week.
Tesla Denies Report of CEO Search to Replace Elon Musk
Tesla denies reports of CEO replacement, calling claims "absolutely false" and affirming full confidence in Elon Musk's leadership.
GitHub Copilot Hits 15 Million Users
The company has informed that GitHub Copilot has surpassed 15 million users, growing more than 4 times year-over-year.
Amazon Launches First 27 Kuiper Satellites, Takes on SpaceX’s Starlink
Amazon has officially kicked off its long-awaited internet-from-space project, Project Kuiper, by launching its first 27 satellites into orbit.
New WordPress Malware Hides as a Security Plugin to Hijack Sites
A dangerous new malware campaign is targeting WordPress websites by disguising itself as a harmless security plugin. Once installed, it silently gives hackers full control of the site while remaining hidden from the admin dashboard.
China-Linked Hackers Use IPv6 Trick to Hijack Software Updates and Spread Malware
A China-aligned hacking group known as "TheWizards" is using a clever method to spread malware by taking advantage of a little-known IPv6 network feature. Security researchers at ESET have been tracking this group since at least 2022.
Pinterest Cracks Down on AI-Generated “Slop” with New Labeling and Filter Tools
Pinterest is finally taking steps to tackle the flood of AI-generated content that’s overwhelming its platform.
Instagram Threads Hits 350 Million Users as Growth Accelerates
Meta’s microblogging app Instagram Threads has reached a new milestone, surpassing 350 million monthly active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call on Wednesday.
Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal Enter AI Shopping Wars with Agentic Commerce Tools
The world's biggest payment giants — Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal — are diving headfirst into AI-powered shopping, introducing intelligent agents that can search, select, and make purchases on behalf of users.
Google Gemini Now Lets Users Edit AI-Generated and Uploaded Images
Google is rolling out a powerful new native image editing feature in its Gemini chatbot app, enabling users to modify both AI-generated and uploaded images directly within the platform.
Amazon Unveils Nova Premier, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
Amazon has launched Nova Premier, its most powerful AI model to date, as part of the growing Nova family.
Nvidia Launches 3D-Guided AI Image Generator Tool for Developers
Nvidia has unveiled a powerful new tool for developers that blends 3D modeling with AI image generation.
Meta Introduces ‘Private Processing’ for WhatsApp AI Chats
Meta has announced a new privacy-focused feature for WhatsApp called “Private Processing,” designed to offer users a secure way to interact with Meta AI.
Google Nearing Deal to Integrate Gemini AI into iPhones by 2025
Google is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Apple to integrate its Gemini AI into iPhones, a move that could significantly expand AI capabilities on Apple devices.
OpenAI Rolls Back GPT-4o Update That Made ChatGPT ‘Overly Flattering’
OpenAI has reversed a recent GPT-4o update after users flagged that ChatGPT’s default personality had become “overly flattering or agreeable,” a tone described as sycophantic.
Google Photos Now Allows Editing of Shared Album Media on Android
Google Photos is rolling out a new feature for Android users: the ability to edit images and videos within shared albums.
