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Minnesota's Deepfake Law Survives First Legal Test

A federal judge has allowed the nation's first ban on non-consensual AI image generators to proceed, dismissing xAI's emergency request but leaving the constitutional challenge alive.

By Priya Nair·Aug 2, 2026·5 min read
Products

Silicon-Carbon Batteries Arrive in Mainstream Phones, Trading Longevity for Capacity

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 joins Chinese manufacturers in adopting silicon-enriched cells that pack more charge into smaller spaces but may d…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
Policy

ByteDance Stakes $39 Billion on Brazil's Data Sovereignty Gambit

The TikTok parent's Ceará facility signals how Latin America's largest economy is leveraging digital policy to attract hyperscale infrastruc…

Sofia M. Reyes ·   · 5m
Products

Leasing Your Next Phone May Cost Less Than You Think

As replacement cycles stretch past four years and device prices climb, Apple, Samsung, and a wave of startups are betting monthly payments w…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
Startups

How Uber Quietly Built a 30-Partner Robotaxi Network Across Three Continents

After shuttering its own autonomous vehicle program in 2020, the ride-hailing giant has assembled a sprawling ecosystem of AV deals spanning…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 9m
Policy

Seven US Water Systems Breached Through Industrial Controllers in Week-Long Attack Wave

Federal agencies warn that hackers exploited internet-facing devices to trigger flooding and pressure loss across multiple states, raising q…

Marcus Halloran ·   · 5m
AI

Inside Shanghai's AI Labs: Soft Power and Silicon Mountains

A rare visit to China's AI research institutes reveals how the country is wielding technology as a cultural and geopolitical instrument, one…

Wei Zhang ·   · 6m
Policy

Kremlin Group Exploits Critical Exchange Flaw With Half-Click Malware

TA488 deploys persistent JavaScript implant through unopened emails, marking a shift in state-sponsored intrusion tactics…

Marcus Halloran ·   · 6m
Policy

Fresh Iranian Strikes Hit Amazon Data Centers as Gulf Conflict Escalates

Satellite imagery confirms renewed attacks on cloud infrastructure in UAE and Bahrain, alongside damage to Saudi oil installations, as regio…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
Products

iPhone Sales Surge as Apple Navigates Services Slowdown and Memory Price Uncertainty

Strong device performance offset by slipping subscription revenue and supply chain headwinds in Apple's latest fiscal quarter…

Marcus Halloran ·   · 6m
Policy

Google's Android Verification Exemption Leaves Sanctioned Developers in Limbo

With one month until the global rollout, the company's policy on developers in Iran, Cuba, and North Korea remains deliberately vague…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
AI

Reddit's CEO Challenges Google Over AI Overviews as Stock Slides

Steve Huffman questions whether Google's search summaries deliver value for content platforms, signaling growing tension between tech giants…

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 5m
Products

Five Device Reviews Show Where Consumer Tech Is Winning and Falling Short

From Samsung's boldest foldable redesign yet to Canon's video-first mirrorless, recent launches reveal what manufacturers are optimizing for…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
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Reddit Builds Video Feed for Viral Stories

The platform is experimenting with a watch-and-listen format inspired by the TikTok trend of pairing Reddit posts with gameplay footage, sig…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 4m
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WhatsApp's New Inbox Folder Separates Business Spam From Real Conversations

Meta is moving messages from large businesses into a dedicated folder after a few hours, but users still can't control which brands clutter …

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
Policy

New York Targets Kalshi Under Gambling Laws as Federal Regulator Pushes Back

The state's attorney general wants the prediction market to forfeit gains and pay triple damages, but faces federal pushback and conflicting…

Marcus Halloran ·   · 4m
Policy

New York Targets Kalshi in Unlicensed Betting Crackdown

State regulators claim the prediction market bypassed licensing requirements and exposed underage users to financial harm.…

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 5m
Products

Sony Reaffirms Plan to End Physical PS5 Discs by 2028

CFO Lin Tao acknowledged consumer backlash but confirmed the company will proceed with its shift toward an all-digital gaming ecosystem desp…

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 4m
Policy

Three Months In, Australia's Youth Social Media Ban Shows Modest Shifts

Early data from 4,100 families reveals account closures rose but platform access remained high, as enforcement gaps and workarounds shape th…

Mei-Lin Tan ·   · 5m
Startups

Also Begins Shipping Its $4,500 E-Bike After Supply Chain Setbacks

The Rivian-born startup faces customer frustration as delivery timelines slip from spring to late summer, with cargo vehicles and autonomous…

Marcus Halloran ·   · 4m
AI

Google Pulls Earth AI Image Tool After Single Day Over Misinformation Fears

The search giant's Nano Banana 2 integration into its mapping platform drew immediate criticism from journalists and researchers concerned a…

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 5m
Startups

India's App Economy Finally Hits Its Monetization Inflection Point

After years of downloads without revenue, AI subscriptions and streaming services are transforming the subcontinent's digital spending habit…

Priya Nair ·   · 5m
Products

Apple Eyes Tiered Subscriptions for Heavy Siri AI Users

Cupertino explores iCloud+ bundling for compute-intensive assistants as leadership transition looms and supply-chain constraints bite.…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
Products

Snapchat Pulls Rewards from Fully AI-Generated Spotlight Videos

The platform will no longer recommend synthetic content in its short-form feed, joining a broader industry retreat from algorithmic promotio…

Priya Nair ·   · 5m
AI

OpenAI's Call to Slow Down Sparks Questions About Industry Momentum

As security incidents pile up, Sam Altman's plea for pacing raises uncomfortable questions about whether the AI sector can govern itself - o…

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m