Meta has received a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association (MPA), demanding the company immediately stop using the term “PG-13” on its platforms, The Wall Street Journal reported. The dispute began last month when Meta stated that teens on Instagram would, by default, only see content adhering to PG-13 movie ratings. The MPA responded […]
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Discord expands Family Center with enhanced parental monitoring
Discord has introduced new updates to its Family Center, offering parents more detailed insights into their teens’ activity on the platform. The updates include tracking purchases, top interactions, and total time spent, aiming to help guardians monitor potential overuse or overspending. Originally launched in 2023, Discord’s Family Center allowed parents to see which servers their […]
Google Maps adds AI Gemini for smarter driving and navigation
Google has upgraded its Maps app with new AI-powered features using Gemini, allowing drivers to interact with an AI bot for improved navigation and real-time assistance. Users can now ask Gemini questions about points of interest, traffic, news, sports, or even schedule events while driving. The AI can handle multiple queries in a single conversation, […]
South Korean scientists create artificial muscle 4,000 times stronger than its weight
In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]
Experts warn of rising ‘AI psychosis’
Psychologists have raised alarm over a disturbing new mental health condition linked to the excessive use of artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Replika, warning that dependency on digital companions can lead to emotional addiction and even delusional thinking. Experts describe the condition, dubbed “AI psychosis,” as a form of digital dependency where […]
WhatsApp adds sticker creation and saving for iOS users
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature for iPhone users with the new iOS update (version 25.31.75) that allows the creation and direct saving of custom stickers. Previously available only on Android beta, this tool lets users add new stickers to personal packs without needing to send them first, simplifying sticker management. The update introduces […]
Apple to plans smart home upgrades in 2026
Apple is set to launch an updated version of its virtual assistant, Siri, around March next year, coinciding with the release of a new smart home display offering both speaker and wall-mount options. The company is also preparing new iterations of Apple TV and HomePod mini, which will showcase next year’s Siri and Apple Intelligence […]
NASA considers dropping SpaceX from Artemis III moon mission
WASHINGTON – NASA is urgently exploring backup options for its Artemis III moon landing mission, as delays in SpaceX’s Starship development threaten the agency’s goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface by 2026. Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency may move away from SpaceX — its primary partner under a $2.9 […]
UAE, Singapore lead global AI adoption
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Norway have emerged as global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, while Pakistan remains among the lowest-ranking nations, according to Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute’s AI Diffusion Report 2025. The comprehensive study, which examined AI integration across 170 countries, assessed how deeply AI has entered workplaces, education, and […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook open to acquisitions to boost AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled this week that the company remains open to mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy to advance artificial intelligence initiatives. His remarks came during Apple’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where he also provided updates on the next-generation AI-powered Siri, slated for a 2026 launch. Cook confirmed that Apple continues […]