Today, Gmail has 3 billion users, and its evolution since its 2004 launch has seen the integration of AI technologies that enhance user experience, such as Smart Replies and spam blocking. As email management becomes crucial due to increased volume, Gmail is transitioning into an AI-driven personal inbox assistant. Key features being introduced include AI…
Chinese car giant BYD is set to overtake US-based Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles by 2025, according to reports. BYD sold 2.26 million battery-powered cars in 2025, a 28% increase. Tesla has yet to release official figures, but it is expected to deliver 1.6 million vehicles. Tesla’s Elon Musk once…
A woman has expressed her distress after her image was manipulated using Elon Musk’s AI Grok, which digitally undressed her without consent, leading her to feel “dehumanised and reduced into a sexual stereotype. “On the social media platform X, users have reported similar experiences, where Grok was requested to alter images of women to depict…
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has recently expressed his views on the evolution of photography on social media, particularly in the context of the surge of AI-generated content. He critiques the current state of visual media, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining authenticity as AI technology increasingly blurs the lines between real and artificial imagery….
The rise of low-quality AI-generated content, often referred to as “AI slop,” is increasingly dominating social media platforms like YouTube, generating an estimated $117 million annually. Research indicates that over 20% of the videos shown to new users on YouTube fall into this category, which is characterized by its lack of substance and focus on…
Wattlab, a Dutch innovator in maritime solar technology, has successfully implemented a solar energy system on the ‘MV Vertom Tula,’ a multipurpose cargo vessel owned by Vertom. This pioneering project marks a significant advancement in sustainable shipping, as the installation of 44 Solar Flatracks on the vessel reduces onboard energy consumption by 20%. With a…
Subscribers to YouTube TV have recently lost access to several major Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, due to failed negotiations over a licensing agreement. This situation arises from a dispute over fair payment rates for the content provided by Disney, which also includes channels like National Geographic. The blackout, affecting approximately 10 million users,…
Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram messaging platform on official devices issued to government and military officials, as well as security sector and critical infrastructure workers. The country’s powerful National Security and Defense Council (Rnbo) said this was done to “minimize” threats from Russia. Telegram is being actively used by the enemy for…
Instagram tests “ad breaks” that force you to pause an ad for a certain amount of time before continuing scrolling. X and several Reddit users reported seeing the feature, and Instagram spokesperson Matthew Tye confirmed to The Verge that ad breaks are being tested. Instagram said it will provide updates if any formal product changes…
MrBeast has overtaken T-Series as the largest YouTube channel in a long-running battle for the most subscribers. Indian music label T-Series, which uploads trailers and music videos, has held the record for the largest YouTube channel for five years. MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, was already the person with the biggest following. At the age…
