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Top story Google, TikTok, and Meta sue California to block law banning "psychologically exploitative" features for under-16s

The platforms argue AB 1709, signed by Governor Newsom, unconstitutionally restricts design features aimed at minors, setting up a major test of state-level child safety rules.

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TikTok Shop launches standalone app in four Southeast Asian markets

ByteDance is separating its ecommerce hub from the main app in a region projected to generate $226 billion in GMV in 2026.

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YouTube Android app code points to "Tamba," a test of Instagram-style social features

References found in the app suggest Google is prototyping social and community functions beyond YouTube's core video experience.

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YouTube's biggest creators back Susan Wojcicki Foundation channel for lung cancer research

Dennis Troper and Wojcicki's sisters launched the effort with creator support, turning the late CEO's legacy into a research fundraising push.

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Apple adds new 18+ App Store age ratings for dating apps and romantic AI companions

The change tightens age gating for apps with sexual or romantic content, following broader child safety pressure on platforms.

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Reddit begins testing search ads with select advertisers

The platform is experimenting with paid posts in search results as it builds out ad inventory tied to answer-engine traffic.

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Former YouTuber EDP445 arrested and charged with sex crimes

The charges follow revived interest in a 2021 sting after a documentary revisited the case.

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Take-Two CEO defends GTA 6 delays, citing Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch

Strauss Zelnick framed the postponements as a quality safeguard rather than a scheduling failure.

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Discord rewriting desktop and mobile clients in Rust for speed and lower memory use

The overhaul aims to address long-standing performance complaints about the app's resource consumption.

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