Jasmin Watson 
Australia, the first country to pass a law banning social media access for users under 16, is testing facial recognition technology to enforce the restriction ahead of its scheduled implementation in December 2025. The trial, which involved teenage volunteers, used selfie-based age-verification software and found the tool largely accurate. However, some teens noted that the … Read more
Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT, which together control over 90% of the global mining rig market, are establishing production facilities in the United States to sidestep rising tariffs and maintain access to the global market. According to reports; The move comes as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify and domestic regulatory scrutiny increases. … Read more
German defense start‑up Helsing has closed a €600 million funding round led by Prima Materia, co‑founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and investor Shakil Khan, boosting its valuation to around $12 billion (€12 billion) and placing it among Europe’s five most valuable private tech firms. Helsing incorporated in 2021 as an AI‑software developer and has since expanded into producing military … Read more
Relying on AI tools like ChatGPT may be making people less intelligent, according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The research found that individuals who used AI to write essays showed significantly lower brain activity and performed worse in critical thinking tasks compared to those who completed the tasks unaided. … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s organization has announced the launch of a new wireless service branded as Trump Mobile, aimed at what the company calls “real Americans” looking for better mobile value. Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization, introduced the service during a press event in New York City alongside his brother, … Read more
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as the new Head of its India operations, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement is marking a significant leadership shift in one of Meta’s fastest-growing markets globally. Srinivas will succeed Sandhya Devanathan, who has been elevated to an expanded role overseeing … Read more
In a story that’s inspiring tech enthusiasts around the world, Alexandr Wang, the CEO of Scale AI, has gone from college dropout to one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history — all before the age of 25. Born in New Mexico to Chinese immigrant parents who worked as nuclear physicists at Los Alamos National … Read more
In a remarkable leap toward the future of digital connectivity, Japanese scientists have shattered records by achieving a data transmission speed of 1.02 petabits per second—using a specially designed 19-core optical fiber. That’s the equivalent of transferring one million gigabytes every single second. Yes, you read that right. While this technology isn’t commercially available yet, … Read more
In the final week of May 2025, Europe’s tech scene proved its strength and resilience with a major funding surge, locking in over 75 deals worth more than €1.9 billion. This remarkable influx of capital signals growing investor confidence in the region’s innovation ecosystem—particularly in AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure. Leading the charge was the … Read more
Opera has officially announced Opera Neon, a new AI-driven browser that aims to redefine how users interact with the web. Unlike traditional browsers, Neon is designed to actively assist users by performing tasks such as coding, shopping, filling out forms, and even building websites or games — all through simple text prompts. The announcement marks … Read more
Nvidia is preparing to release a lower-cost version of its cutting-edge AI chip for the Chinese market, responding to U.S. export restrictions that have limited the availability of its more powerful models. According to sources familiar with the matter, the new chip based on Nvidia’s latest Blackwell architecture is expected to enter mass production as … Read more
The Chicago Sun-Times, the largest newspaper in Chicago by circulation, is under fire after publishing a summer reading list riddled with AI-generated errors including multiple fake books wrongly attributed to real, bestselling authors. In what’s being called a glaring editorial oversight, the Sun-Times’ recently released “Summer Reading List for 2025” featured 15 book recommendations, but … Read more
In a powerful show of international cooperation, law enforcement agencies from Europe and North America have dismantled one of the most dangerous malware networks in the world, seizing millions in cryptocurrency and charging key suspects behind the operation. Authorities from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada joined forces … Read more
Tesla has officially begun accepting trade-ins for the Cybertruck — but early owners might want to brace themselves. According to InsideEVs, depreciation is steep, and the numbers are raising eyebrows. Recent data from CarGurus shows Cybertruck models dropping up to 45% in value. Business Insider also spoke with two early adopters who shared their disappointing … Read more
At Anthropic’s first developer conference, Code with Claude, CEO Dario Amodei made a striking claim: that AI models might actually “hallucinate” less often than people do. Speaking at a press briefing during the event in San Francisco, Amodei stated that while AI is known for occasionally generating false information, it could already be outperforming humans … Read more
Every year, Google I/O sets the tone for the tech world, and 2025 was no exception. Held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, this year’s event was a full-spectrum showcase of artificial intelligence, immersive tech, developer tools, and futuristic user experiences. Google has taken a bold leap forward—deepening AI integration into everything from … Read more