Technology

Despite allowing cross-posting between Instagram and Threads, Meta’s lack of a clear messaging system for Threads reveals ongoing confusion about the apps’ integration.

Retailers invest in virtual reality, mobile apps, and AI to improve the customer experience: Walmart, Levi’s, and Family Dollar are among the companies turning to tech to boost sales.

The platform introduces stricter controls to curb illegal content but may alienate its privacy-conscious user base.

Performers win key concessions, but holdouts like Disney and EA signal a slower path toward industry changes.

Declining political support and economic reliance on the platform suggest a ban may be unlikely, despite ongoing legal threats.

The absence of Apple Intelligence at launch and limited language support may hinder consumer interest and slow early adoption.

Google expands its virtual try-on tool to dresses: The genAI-powered technology is a powerful weapon that can boost engagement and make shoppers more likely to click the buy button.

The CMA’s provisional ruling adds to mounting US and EU investigations that could reshape Google’s ad business.

OpenAI is prioritizing real-world feedback and safety precautions over rushing the text-to-video tool’s release

59% of executives worldwide say CTOs are the leaders responsible for driving generative AI (genAI) strategy, according to April 2024 data by Google Cloud and the National Research Group.

Enforcing support timelines could stop companies from abandoning products early, saving consumers from expensive, unusable devices.

Anthropic bets on security and compliance to compete with OpenAI’s enterprise lead, but demonstrating its unique appeal is key.

By ruling the deal a quasi-merger, the UK watchdog suggests Big Tech’s talent acquisitions may not always harm competition.

New genAI features drive a steep price hike, risking backlash from users who joined for affordability.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines the company €30.5 million for illegal data scraping, signaling tougher enforcement of GDPR laws.

A record $278.9 billion loss in market value highlights growing investor concerns over AI profitability and regulatory pressure.

The decision highlights the challenges of protecting minors from harmful content while ensuring moderation doesn’t infringe on free speech.

The rise of AI tracks siphons money from genuine musicians, sparking concerns over the platform’s integrity and content moderation policies.

Shoppers hate dynamic pricing: The controversial practice returned to the spotlight when the cost of tickets for Oasis’ comeback tour on Ticketmaster more than doubled within a few hours.