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WhatsApp Bans 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown
WhatsApp says it blocked more than 6.8 million accounts linked to global scam operations in the first half of this year, part of a growing crackdown on criminal networks that often rely on forced labour and organized crime in Southeast Asia. ers. Tech scams have become more elaborate, often starting with a text or message...
Carrier Document Suggest Apple’s iPhone 17 Event Slated for September 9
Apple's iPhone 17 reveal event may take place on Tuesday, September 9th, according to carrier documents.
Apple Reportedly Launching New Apple TV Later This Year
Apple is reportedly still on track to launch a new model of its Apple TV later this year, featuring Wi-Fi 7 support.
Google Takes Shot at Apple in New Pixel 10 Teaser
Google's latest Pixel 10 teaser takes a shot at Apple and its delayed Apple Intelligence features.
New Leaks Reveal Full iPhone 17 Series Color Lineup
Leaked images reveal iPhone 17, 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max in full color lineup including green, orange, pink and more ahead of a September launch.
ChatGPT Set to Hit 700 Million Weekly Active Users This Week
OpenAI's ChatGPT is approaching 700 million weekly active users, up from 500 million in March, with enterprise subscriptions and revenue surging.
Lyft, Baidu Unveil Robotaxi Rollout Plan for Europe in 2026
Lyft has partnered with Baidu to launch Baidu RT6 robotaxi service across Europe starting in 2026, beginning in Germany and the UK.
Tesla Approves $29 Billion Restricted Shares to Retain Elon Musk
Tesla’s board has approved a major interim CEO award worth approximately $29 billion to retain Elon Musk through 2027 as a legal battle continues.
Amazon Shuts Down Wondery Podcast Studio, Lays Off Staff
Amazon is closing Wondery’s production studio laying off about 110 employees, while moving narrative shows to Audible under a new team.
xAI’s Grok Imagine Instantly Turns Any Picture Into a Video—It’s Wild
Elon Musk's xAI has created a new AI tool called Grok Imagine in early beta, which can turn a single image into a full video—complete with motion and sound—in under 30 seconds. The feature is currently in beta and available through X and the Grok app. Musk teased the launch by saying: “grok imagine: Have...
Instagram Live Just Became an Exclusive Club—Are You In or Out?
Instagram has introduced a major restriction to its livestreaming feature: users now need at least 1,000 followers and a public profile to go live. The update was confirmed by Instagram to TechCrunch. Previously, anyone on the app—regardless of follower count or account privacy—could start a live video. Now, users who don’t meet the new criteria...
Apple Secretly Building ChatGPT Rival, Report Says
Apple is working behind the scenes on a new artificial intelligence project that could rival tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The effort is being led by a newly formed internal team called “Answers, Knowledge and Information,” or AKI. Sources familiar with the matter say the group...