Consumer Web/Social Media
Majority of Americans Think SocMed Companies Have Too Much Influence Over Politics, Pew Research Finds
The survey of 10,133 US adults between February 7 and 11, 2024, found that 78% felt social media companies had excessive political influence.
Peacock Raises Prices Ahead of Olympics, Ad-Supported Plans Now $7.99/Month
Peacock raises subscription prices by $2 ahead of the 2024 Olympics, aiming for profitability amid surging growth, diverse content, and record ad revenue.
Axel Springer Partners with Microsoft Azure to Launch AI Chat, Move Cloud Applications
Axel Springer and Microsoft Azure revolutionize online news consumption, integrating AI, cloud computing, and advertising for a more engaging and personalized user experience.
Yahoo Overhauls Singapore Operations, Lays Off Editorial and Social Teams
Yahoo Singapore overhauls operations, dismissing editorial and social teams. Shift towards content curation with layoffs affecting 17 staff.
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Elon Musk's X said that no government should possess such authority. Elon Musk and Australia are not on good terms after a violent video showing a bishop getting stabbed in Sydney spread on his social media platform, X.
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Tuta Mail accuses Google of making it harder to search for. Here's what the rival email service explained.
Synthesia's new AI, "Expressive Avatars," improves digital storytelling with authentic emotional expressions. However, it faces scrutiny over potential misuse, with concerns about its deceptive capabilities and ethical implications.
British antitrust regulators are examining partnerships between tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller AI firms, seeking input to assess whether these partnerships can bring out unfair competition in the AI market.
TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million to counter its potential US ban.
In a recent meeting at Google's headquarters, Google Senior VP and Search head Prabhakar Raghavan warned employees of a "new operating reality," imposing shorter deadlines to move faster.
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that President Joe Biden would be the one responsible if TikTok is banned in the US as he was "pushing" for it.
TikTok Lite, recently introduced in France and Spain, includes a "Task and Reward Lite" program, enabling users to earn points for various in-app activities. However, the EU worries about its potential impact on users' mental health.
Japan's antitrust watchdog has instructed Google to address its advertising search limitations impacting Yahoo in Japan, following an investigation showing Google's practices that undermine fair competition.