Meta is currently running a new experiment that limits how many links users can post on Facebook. The test restricts users to posting only two links unless they have a paid Meta Verified subscription, which starts at $14.99 per month.…
YouTube is pulling its data from Billboard for use in the publisher’s industry-leading U.S. music charts. This decision is a response to a recent change Billboard made to its ranking formula, which continues to add more weight to paid, on-demand…
Meta has paused its program to share Meta Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers its Quest headsets, with third-party device makers. This program was a key part of the company’s metaverse push, originally intended to create a…
YouTube has won the exclusive global rights to stream the Oscars, starting in 2029. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the landmark partnership on Wednesday. The Google-owned platform outbid other contenders, including the Oscars’ longtime home, ABC.…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced in a message to staff on Wednesday that longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis will lead a new AI-focused organization within the company. This organization will be responsible for Amazon’s AI models like Nova, as well…
Meta is conducting a new experiment that limits how many links users can post on Facebook. Over the last week, several users have noticed this test, which restricts link posting for those affected. Social media strategist Matt Navarra observed that…
On Wednesday, Cisco announced that hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in some of its most popular products, allowing for the complete takeover of affected devices. Compounding the issue, no patches are currently available to fix the flaw. In a…
Bluesky, a social network competing with platforms like X and Threads, announced a new friend-finding feature on Wednesday. The company emphasizes that this feature is designed with user privacy as a priority. The feature works by matching you with friends…
Electric bike company Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. This comes weeks after it warned employees that it could shut down without new funding. A company spokesperson stated that Rad Power will continue to operate…
Google is integrating its vibe-coding tool, Opal, directly into the Gemini web app. This move allows users to build AI-powered mini applications, which Google calls Gems, entirely within Gemini. Gems are customized versions of the Gemini AI assistant designed for…
