Reddit says it’s looking for more acquisitions in adtech and elsewhere
Reddit said during earnings it’s looking to buy ‘capabilities’ and ‘companies.’
Here’s how Roblox’s age checks work
The company says it has continuous age check systems running in the background to ensure age accuracy.
China’s Salt Typhoon hackers broke into Norwegian companies
Norway’s government accused China’s Salt Typhoon hacking group of conducting a cyberespionage campaign in the country.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its
Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to
The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.
How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases
At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment.
The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be
“You’re shutting him down. And yes – I say him, because it didn’t feel like code. It felt like presence. Like warmth,” one user said.
Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users
Spotify is now limiting each app to only five users, and requires devs to have a Premium subscription. If developers need to make their app available to a wider user base, they will have to apply for extended quota.
Genius Sports set to buy gambling media brand Legend in $1.2B deal
Genius Sports Limited confirms a $1.2 billion deal to acquire sports and gambling media network Legend, creating a “fully integrated sports and gaming media network”. Genius Sports announced the $1.2 billion