Technology

An analysis by WIRED and Indicator reveals nearly 90 schools and 600 students globally affected by AI-generated deepfake nude images, with the issue persisting and escalating.

Meta announces price hikes for Quest headsets due to rising costs of RAM, following industry trend of companies increasing hardware prices. Meta Quest 3 to increase by $100 to $599, while Quest 3S prices go up by $50 to $350-$450. Accessories stay the same, but refurbished units also see price increases. Meta cites RAM shortage affecting chip prices, similar to recent price hikes by Sony and Microsoft for gaming consoles and PCs.

Moft’s latest MagSafe wallet not only doubles as a smartphone stand but also includes a built-in tracker through Apple’s Find My network. The addition of tracking capabilities and a shutter button makes this innovative wallet a convenient and practical accessory for tech-savvy consumers.

Bluesky, a social media platform, is experiencing service disruptions in one of its regions, affecting certain users with connection timeout issues. The platform’s downtime has real-world implications for users who rely on it for social networking, highlighting the importance of stable and reliable technology infrastructure.

YouTube has rolled out a feature that allows users to set their Shorts feed limit to zero minutes, enabling them to remove short-form videos from their feed. This move aims to help users manage their screen time and prevent excessive scrolling. The platform initially launched a Shorts feed limit last year, starting at 15 minutes, and has now expanded the options to include a zero-minute setting. This new feature not only benefits individual users but also has business implications for YouTube as it enhances user experience and potentially increases engagement by providing more control over content consumption.

Spotify’s latest update allows users in the US and UK to purchase printed books through an integration with Bookshop.org, signaling a shift towards a more diverse content offering within digital platforms. This move reflects the increasing trend of tech companies expanding beyond their original scope to cater to a wider range of user interests.

After a year-long delay to address cybersecurity and privacy issues, Microsoft’s AI-powered Windows feature, Recall, is once again under scrutiny. The redesign of Recall has not fully alleviated fears, with cybersecurity experts warning of potential risks to user data and privacy.

Google is taking action against websites that engage in back button hijacking, a deceptive practice that prevents users from easily leaving a webpage. Sites that engage in this behavior will be treated as spam and downranked in search results. This move aims to improve user experience and combat manipulative tactics online.

OpenAI and Elon Musk’s feud escalates as the AI company claims Musk’s recent legal maneuvers are disruptive and aimed at changing the public narrative. With billions at stake in the upcoming trial, consumers await the outcome of this high-profile case.

Snap Inc. is cutting approximately 16 percent of its global workforce, impacting around 1,000 full-time employees, as part of a cost-cutting effort to prioritize profitability through the utilization of AI technology. An additional 300 open roles will also be eliminated.