Meta Fights AI Slop: New Tools to Stop Facebook Impersonators
Facing intense pressure over the surge of “AI slop” and unauthorized accounts, Meta announced on Friday a strategic initiative to bolster content protection on Facebook. The company is rolling out…
Steven Spielberg Rejects AI in Filmmaking: “No Machine Work”
Legendary director Steven Spielberg took a firm stance against the integration of artificial intelligence in creative storytelling during an appearance at the SXSW conference in Austin this past Friday. Addressing…
Spotify Finally Lets You Edit Your Music Taste Profile
Spotify is handing users full control over their algorithmic destiny. During the SXSW conference, co-CEO Gustav Söderström announced a new beta feature that allows listeners to review and manually edit…
FBI Probes Malware-Laden Games Distributed on Steam
The FBI has launched an official investigation into a cybercriminal suspected of distributing malicious software through several video games hosted on Steam. The federal agency confirmed the probe on Friday,…
Truecaller Launches Family Protection: Block Scams Remotely
Truecaller has officially expanded its “Family Protection” feature globally, allowing users to safeguard their loved ones from fraudulent calls. By designating a “family admin,” the platform now enables users to…
Channel Surfer: The Retro Way to Binge YouTube Like TV
London-based developer Steven Irby has launched Channel Surfer, a web app that transforms the YouTube experience into a nostalgic, old-school cable TV interface. Designed to combat decision fatigue, the platform…
Tinder Pivots to Real-Life Events and AI to Win Back Gen Z
Tinder officially unveiled a major product overhaul this Thursday, launching a suite of features focused on real-world connections, AI-driven personalization, and enhanced user safety. Backed by a $60 million investment…
Webflow Acquires Vidoso to Revolutionize AI Marketing
Webflow, the prominent website building and hosting platform, has officially acquired Vidoso, an AI-powered content generation startup. This strategic move aims to transform Webflow into an “agentic marketing platform,” enabling…
Disney+ Launches ‘Verts’: TikTok-Style Feed Hits Mobile
Disney+ is officially rolling out “Verts,” its new short-form, vertical video feed, to mobile users across the United States. First teased in January, this feature introduces a TikTok-inspired scrolling experience…
Google Play Unveils Major Gaming Upgrades at GDC 2026
Google officially unveiled a comprehensive suite of updates for the Google Play Store during GDC 2026 this Wednesday. The initiative aims to transform the platform into a unified gaming powerhouse…
inDrive Acquires Krave Mart to Scale Pakistan Grocery Push
Strategic Expansion into South Asian Quick-Commerce Global ride-hailing giant inDrive has officially acquired Pakistani quick-commerce startup Krave Mart. The all-stock transaction, which received formal clearance from the Competition Commission of…
Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $600M
Netflix has officially moved to acquire InterPositive, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Ben Affleck. The deal, which aims to revolutionize post-production workflows for filmmakers, is valued at up to…