CHATGPT DIMS BRAIN ACTIVITY IN ESSAY WRITING, MIT STUDY FINDS

A new MIT study reveals that using ChatGPT to write essays reduces brain activity compared to writing with traditional search tools or no tools at all.

APPLE FACES NEW EU SCRUTINY OVER APP STORE RESTRICTIONS

European Union regulators warned Apple on June 16, 2025, that it risks fresh antitrust charges unless it resolves violations of the Digital Markets Act, a law aimed at curbing tech giants’ dominance. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, set a June 26 deadline for Apple to allow app developers to inform users about cheaper payment options outside the App Store, a practice known as steering. Failure to comply could trigger daily fines up to 5% of Apple's global revenue, a significant threat given the company’s $394 billion in sales last year.

WHATSAPP EMBRACES ADS, SHIFTING ITS CORE IDENTITY

Meta Platforms announced on June 16, 2025, that WhatsApp, its global messaging giant, will display ads for the first time, marking a pivotal shift for the app acquired for $19 billion in 2014.

WAYMO ROBOTAXIS SPREAD ACROSS MORE CALIFORNIA CITIES

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit, is rolling out its robotaxi service to new neighborhoods in California, adding over 80 square miles to its commercial zone.

MICROSOFT'S VOW TO SAFEGUARD EUROPE'S CLOUD DATA

ROOTING DATA IN EUROPE

APPLE AIMS FOR SPRING 2026 SIRI AI REVAMP

Apple has set its sights on spring 2026 to roll out a major Siri overhaul, planned for the iOS 26.4 software update.

MALAYSIA INVESTIGATES CHINESE FIRM'S USE OF NVIDIA AI CHIPS

Malaysia's trade ministry is digging into reports that a Chinese company is using servers equipped with Nvidia's advanced AI chips to train large language models in local data centers.

GOOGLE FACES ROADBLOCK IN EU ANTITRUST FIGHT OVER ANDROID

Google suffered a major blow in its effort to overturn a massive European Union antitrust fine tied to its Android operating system.

X UNVEILS XCHAT WITH ENCRYPTION AND NEW MESSAGING TOOLS

A NEW MESSAGING SYSTEM EMERGES

APPLE'S BACK TO SCHOOL SALE OFFERS NEW INCENTIVES

Apple's annual Back to School sale, known as the Higher Education Offer, is underway in the United States, targeting students, educators, and parents through the Education Store.

INDIA OPENS DOORS TO STARLINK'S SATELLITE INTERNET

A NEW PLAYER IN INDIA'S INTERNET MARKET

AMAZON'S ROBOTAXI FACTORY AIMS TO RIVAL WAYMO

Amazon is diving into the autonomous vehicle race with a massive factory near Silicon Valley, designed to produce up to 10,000 robotaxis each year.

macOS Tahoe REDEFINING THE MAC EXPERIENCE WITH LIQUID GLASS AND PRODUCTIVITY BOOST

macOS Tahoe 26 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Mac.

SHORTCUTS APP BRINGS CHATBOT-STYLE AI TO IOS 26

Apple's Shortcuts app in iOS 26 introduces a feature that lets users interact with Apple Intelligence language models in a conversational way, resembling a chatbot experience.

META'S BIG BETS TO LURE OPENAI'S AI TALENT

OpenAl's chief executive, Sam Altman, has publicly stated that Meta offered signing bonuses as high as $100 million to attract his company’s top engineers, alongside annual compensation packages exceeding that amount.

NON-AI COMPANIES BUILD THEIR OWN CHATBOTS

WHY COMPANIES WANT BOTS

3 LITTLE GIRLS FOUND DEAD, DAD ON LAM

Kidnapped daughters bound & suffocated

DIDDY'S DIRT ON J.LO!

Her ex Puff Daddy is smoking mad & ready for revenge

SELENA'S BABY HEARTBREAK

Fears she'll lose Benny if she can't have kids

BOOST YOUR JOY WITH DAILY GLIMMERS!

The simple act of savoring micro moments of happiness is going viral for its ability to soothe your nervous system and boost resilience. Here, easy ways to gather your 'glimmers'—the slivers of sparkle that make life memorable

Nature’s best floral remedies

New research finds that the flowers bursting into bloom right now are packed with natural compounds that do everything from boost energy to lower blood sugar to improve memory over time. From their scent to their seeds, harnessing this kind of 'flower power' can help you feel your best.

Happy 4th of July! with smiles!

Celebrate America's birthday with a deliciously sweet berry cocktail!

ALEX & MATT A Rare Look Inside Their Love Story

The podcast host lets viewers into her relationship in her new docuseries

RENEE RAPP ON TOWA BIRD 'I Worship Her'

Reneé Rapp may have declared she wants everyone to “Leave Me Alone” with her latest single, but she’s most definitely not talking about Towa Bird.

"I love the low prices at thrift stores, but I've heard there are tricks to scoring even bigger savings.Can you let me in on them?"

Great news: There are savvy ways to stretch your dollar even further at thrift stores—if you know what to look for. Here, thrifting experts share their insider secrets that will help you squeeze even more savings from every shopping trip.

SUPERMAN SOARS AGAIN! AS THE DAVID CORENSWET STARS GREATEST AMERICAN HERO

THE BREAKOUT STAR PLAYING THE MAN OF STEEL HAS SPECIAL POWERS OF HIS OWN: TELLING DAD JOKES AND KEEPING A CLEAR HEAD WHILE JUGGLING FAMILY LIFE AND HIS EPIC NEW ROLE

Influencers Aren't Relatable Anymore

These content creators built a platform on being just like Us. But with massive success comes unattainability for their audiences

Tyler & Tate TALKING MARRIAGE

Come October, Tyler Cameron and his girlfriend, Tate Madden, will celebrate their two-year anniversary.

DOLLY PLAYS CUPID FOR KHLOE

Dolly Parton knows a thing or two about lasting love.

Ryan & Blake's FRESH START

London calling! Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are reportedly hunting for a home in one of the British capital's most expensive neighborhoods, Mayfair, as they spend more and more time in the U.K.