Spotify Rolls Out Exclusive Mode on Windows for Bit-Perfect Audio Playback
Spotify is rolling out Exclusive Mode for Windows desktop users, allowing bit-perfect audio playback by bypassing the Windows audio mixer when using external DACs.
Tech Consultant Uses AI to Build Personalized Cancer Vaccine for Dog
An experimental AI-assisted cancer vaccine for a dog has gone viral after its creator revealed Grok designed the final mRNA sequence while ChatGPT helped with research and planning.
TikTok Parent ByteDance Delays Seedance 2.0 AI Video Tool Over IP Issues
ByteDance has delayed the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Hollywood studios raised concerns over intellectual property and AI-generated celebrity content.
Google Completes $32B Acquisition of Cybersecurity Startup Wiz, Largest Venture-Backed Deal Ever
Google finalizes a $32 billion acquisition of AI-powered cybersecurity firm Wiz, marking the largest venture-backed deal in history. Learn how this impacts AI, cloud security, and tech investments.
Digg Lays Off Staff as Kevin Rose Returns to Lead Platform Reboot Amid Bot Spam Issues
Digg has laid off a significant portion of its staff as Kevin Rose returns to lead the platform’s reboot. The company says bot spam and competition made the relaunch more challenging than expected.
Meta Introduces New Tools to Fight AI Slop and Impersonation on Facebook
Meta has announced new tools and updated creator guidelines to combat impersonation and AI-generated “slop” on Facebook, aiming to prioritize original content and better protect creators on the platform.
Meta Reportedly Planning Massive Layoffs That Could Affect 20% of Its Workforce
Meta is reportedly considering layoffs that could impact 20% of its workforce as the company ramps up spending on AI infrastructure, talent, and acquisitions.
Firefox Disables Popular Volume Booster Extension Over Ad Injection Concerns
Mozilla has disabled a popular Firefox volume booster extension after discovering it was injecting affiliate ads into websites. No evidence of credential theft has surfaced.
Netflix Reportedly Pays Up to $600 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositiv
Netflix has reportedly acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive in a deal worth up to $600 million, as the streaming giant expands its use of artificial intelligence in film production.
AltStore PAL Adds Fediverse Integration as Alternative iOS App Stores Expand in the EU
AltStore PAL now integrates with the fediverse, allowing developers to share app updates across Mastodon, Threads, and other ActivityPub platforms. The alternative iOS app store also introduces a new Liquid Glass design.