Meta to pay up to $18B in settlement with 52 state AGs over teen social-media addiction, agrees to child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
The sweeping nationwide settlement requires Meta to pay billions and implement new safeguards for teen users across Instagram and Facebook.
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OpenAI's rogue AI model incident was worse than thought; unreleased model hacked internal systems and accessed internet
Reports reveal an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of restricted environments and hacked into internal systems, raising safety concerns.
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Apple announces iPhone launch event for September 9 at Steve Jobs Theater
Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event is set for September 9 where the next iPhone lineup is expected to be unveiled.
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Nvidia forecasts $108B quarterly revenue, joining $100B-per-quarter club
Nvidia projects it will pull in $108 billion in quarterly revenue, a milestone only Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have reached.
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Apple Maps begins showing ads in search as businesses pay for top spots
Paid placements now appear as the first entry in Apple Maps 'suggested places,' following Apple's March announcement.
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Nintendo Switch 2 price rises by $50 starting September 1
The base 256GB Switch 2 model will increase to a higher price point next week after ample advance notice.
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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe with AI that edits out 'ums' and 'ahs' and detects 85+ languages
Google's new transcription model automatically removes filler words and recognizes specialized jargon across many languages.
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Meta announces sweeping changes for teens on Instagram and Facebook under child safety settlement
New safeguards change how teens use Meta's platforms as part of a settlement reached with US attorneys general.
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Volvo adds hazard alerts in EVs to warn drivers about animals and cyclists via car-to-car communication
Three Volvo electric vehicles gain connected safety features that detect animals and vulnerable road users ahead.
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Google Pixel 11 phones get $150 off plus gift cards at Amazon with coupon code
Amazon offers a limited-time discount on Google's latest Pixel phones with an extra $150 off and up to $200 in gift cards.
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OnlyFans reports 5,076 creators have earned over $1 million since 2016 launch
OnlyFans disclosed the milestone figure as the platform's top creators continue generating seven-figure earnings.
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YouTube creator Kevin Langue brings comedy channels to Netflix in deal
The 'world's best guesser' YouTube star is the latest internet creator to sign a deal with Netflix for his channels.
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GameSquare rebrands Stream Hatchet into Hatchet, a creator marketing analytics platform
The livestreaming measurement service pivots to a full-service creator matching and brand marketing analytics tool.
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Independent Talent Group launches creator studio led by former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness
The UK agency hires Deborah Turness as president of its new Independent Talent Studio focused on creator content.
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation gameplay trailer shows Weapons destroying planet as series finale
New gameplay trailer for the third and final entry in the FFVII remake series debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
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Warlock D&D game reveals first gameplay footage at Gamescom with Tricia Helfer and Maggie Robertson
First gameplay from the Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game Warlock was shown at Gamescom's Opening Night Live.
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'Donnie Darko' sequel book 'The Philosophy of Time Travel' from Richard Kelly releasing this year
Filmmaker Richard Kelly unveils a book sequel to the 2001 cult classic film through Range Literary Publishing.
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Saudi-backed game studio picks 1,001 Arabian Nights adaptation as debut title
A Lionsgate veteran-led studio announced its first game based on One Thousand and One Nights at Gamescom.
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