In order to avoid paying billions of dollars in fines for violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Google is considering changing how search results are displayed, Reuters reports. EU regulators first took issue with Google’s Search and Play Store businesses in March 2025, claiming it favored its own services in search results over third-party … Read more
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X that the Department of Justice contacted Facebook in order to have a group removed that she claimed “was being used to dox and target” US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Chicago. We reached out to Meta for confirmation and a representative said, “This Group was removed … Read more
Keaton’s death has broken hearts across Hollywood as friends, colleagues and fans try to grapple with it. Here’s what we know so far about how she’ll be honored. Keaton’s death has broken hearts across Hollywood as friends, colleagues and fans try to grapple with it. Here’s what we know so far about how she’ll be … Read more
Kobo is making a remote control for its line of ereaders. The appropriately-named Kobo Remote costs $30 and will be available to purchase on November 4. A remote control for an ereader may seem silly to some, but avid readers will likely appreciate this accessory. It’s basically a wireless page turner, so users can lay … Read more
The ‘Brown Sugar’ artist left a legacy of music behind him. Learn about D’Angelo’s career here. The ‘Brown Sugar’ artist left a legacy of music behind him. Learn about D’Angelo’s career here.
YouTube is bringing a wave of quality of life improvements to its platform. These visual updates and new features will roll out globally starting this week. The main update to YouTube is a redesigned video player that has made the icons and UI elements to obscure less content. This new player design will appear on … Read more
Customer service support company 5CA has released a statement contradicting claims by Discord that it was the victim of a hack last month. On October 3, Discord disclosed a data breach that the company says included a “small number” of government IDs like driver’s licenses and passports, which some users had submitted to verify their … Read more
Spotify is taking the video versions of some of its podcasts to another platform entirely: Netflix. Starting in the US in early 2026 (with more markets and shows to follow), Netflix will start offering sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime podcasts that Spotify Studios and The Ringer produce. Nine sports podcasts will be available at … Read more
OpenAI plans to open the floodgates to more adult uses of ChatGPT starting in December, according to a new post from CEO Sam Altman. The company announced that it would add parental controls and automatic age detection features in September, and it seems like a benefit of sorting out children from adults is an ability … Read more
OpenAI announced today that it is creating an advisory council centered on its users’ mental and emotional wellness. The Expert Council on Well-being and AI comprises eight researchers and experts on the intersection of technology and mental health. Some of the members were experts that OpenAI consulted as it developed parental controls. Topics of safety … Read more