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The Oscars' New AI Policy Won't Give AI-Generated Performances Eligibility in 2027

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has shared its new rules and policies on artificial intelligence in films, which now state that...

02.05.2026 20

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Spotify Adds Verified Checks For Artists to Prove They Are Humans With Legit Content

Spotify is one of the online platforms that has been seeing an influx of AI slop, but that is changing now as the streaming app is adding...

01.05.2026 10

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Vine Is Back: Divine App Launches, Bans All AI-Generated Content

Vine is making its grand return to the online world with the launch of its reboot platform, Divine, which is now available for users to download....

30.04.2026 10

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YouTube Picture-in-Picture Rolls Out to Global Users For Free on Both Android, iOS

YouTube is now rolling out the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature to all users around the world who have a Free account on the platform, with the...

30.04.2026 10

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Apple May Remove MagSafe Charging Standard on Future iPhones, Says Leaker

A new rumor shared by a leaker is claiming that Apple may be planning to remove the MagSafe charging feature from future iPhone models or lineups....

30.04.2026 4

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Samsung May Redesign Galaxy S Smartphones in the Future, But RAM Shortage May Prevent It

There are now speculations that Samsung is planning to redesign its Galaxy S smartphones in the future. Over the years, the Samsung Galaxy S...

29.04.2026 8

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Apple's IOS 27 Will Bring Photos App Three New AI Features, Says Report

Apple is close to unveiling iOS 27, and a new report has revealed some of its upcoming features for the Photos app, which will usher in additional...

29.04.2026 6

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Spotify Adds Fitness Features to Music App Thanks to Partnerships with Peloton, Influencers

Spotify is adding a new kind of experience for its subscribers as it is giving users a whole new range of fitness features right on the app, thanks to...

28.04.2026 10

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MacBook Ultra Is Set to Replace Pro In Upcoming Overhaul, Says Report—What's Changing?

Apple is reportedly set to deliver an overhaul of the MacBook Pro and will soon debut a new performance laptop called the MacBook Ultra. According to...

28.04.2026 20

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Windows 11 Forced Update Can Now Be Paused for 35 Days at a Time—Can It Be Repeated?

Microsoft is now giving users the capacity to control Windows 11 updates, specifically its forced updates, by allowing them to pause them for as long...

27.04.2026 20

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Apple Is Adding a Curved Edge Display to iPhones, Says Leak—Is It for the 20th Anniversary Release?

A new rumor from a leaker is claiming that Apple is working on a new look for its iPhones, centering on a curved edge display, which would be a first...

27.04.2026 10

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Apple's iPhone 17 Models Have Problem Turning Back On After Being Drained, But Here's a Fix

A new issue has been spotted among new iPhones from Apple as, after their batteries are drained, they have a problem turning back on despite users...

27.04.2026 20

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Instagram 'Instants' App Brings Snapchat-Like Experience With Disappearing Photos, Shareable Videos

Instagram has another app in store for users with the testing of a new one called "Instants," and as the name suggests, it is focused on...

24.04.2026 20

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X Shuts Down Communities In Favor of Custom Timelines, Group Chats

X is changing things up on its platform as it announced that it is shutting down "Communities," giving users adequate time to migrate to a...

24.04.2026 50

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Apple's Base Mac mini Is Out of Stock—Is It Because of a New Model or RAM Shortage Issues?

Apple's Mac mini is now completely out of stock in stores. This includes the base model, which was the last to be listed as out of stock on the...

23.04.2026 20

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Threads Debuts 'Live Chats' For Users to Join During Live Events, Starting with the NBA Playoffs

Meta is now giving Threads users a chance to engage in real-time conversations and discussions regarding a specific topic with "Live Chats,"...

23.04.2026 10

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OpenAI Previews ChatGPT Images 2 Generation Model with Real-World Intelligence

OpenAI has shown the world a new generative model called ChatGPT Images 2, and it is more than just your average image-generating model. The move...

22.04.2026 7

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Google Brings New AI Travel Features to Help With Your Trips This Summer

Google is rolling out new features that are sure to help you with your ongoing and upcoming trips. From helping find the cheapest flights there is and...

21.04.2026 10

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WhatsApp Plus Subscription Launches on Android to Bring Premium Features and More

Meta has launched the new WhatsApp Plus subscription tier, which gives users on the platform a bunch of premium features and experiences to enjoy, all...

21.04.2026 10

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Tim Cook To Become Apple's Executive Chairman As John Ternus Takes Over As CEO

Apple will see a shake-up in its management positions as Tim Cook is now stepping down as the CEO of the company and will serve as the executive...

21.04.2026 20

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Apple Has Already Teased Siri's Design in WWDC 26 Logo, Claims Analyst

Believe it or not, Apple has already shown off Siri's design revamp, according to a trusted analyst. It is believed that after a long wait by...

20.04.2026 6

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iPhone 18 Pro's Signature Color: Will Dark Cherry Replace It or Will Cosmic Orange Stay?

Apple is at the center of speculations once again, and this time it's about what the signature color of the iPhone 18 Pro series might just be....

18.04.2026 20

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Netflix to Debut a Vertical Video Feed Similar to YouTube Shorts on Its Mobile App Later This Month

Netflix is focusing on delivering a new user experience on its mobile app as it has now confirmed that its vertical video feed, which it has been...

17.04.2026 20

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Google Gemini for Mac App Is Now Live: Here's What It Brings You

Google has finally launched a dedicated native Gemini app for the Apple Mac platform, which delivers a built-in AI-powered experience to the computers...

16.04.2026 20

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Apple's iPad Air Rumored to Get OLED Display Upgrade Next Year

Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade the iPad Air's display with an OLED screen for next year. Production is said to start by the end of this...

16.04.2026 20

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Google Says No to Back Button Hijacking on Browsers, Details Punishments for the Practice

Google is putting its foot down on "back button hijacking," an infamous deceptive practice where users are kept on a long loop of pressing...

15.04.2026 10

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OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.4-Cyber That Specializes in Cybersecurity—Is It for Public Use?

OpenAI has debuted a new AI model called GPT-5.4-Cyber, which focuses on cybersecurity, defense, and safety for its users, helping identify potential...

15.04.2026 10

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Apple Conducts Testing of Four Smart Glasses Designs, High-End Looks, Says Analyst

Apple is said to be working on its smart glasses, unofficially called the "Apple Glasses," and the company is reportedly testing at least...

13.04.2026 10

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Rockstar Games Becomes Hacking Victim Again—What Is the Impact to the Company?

Rockstar Games has once again suffered another hacking incident from a threat organization, with an infamous group claiming that it was behind the...

13.04.2026 10

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AirDrop via Quick Share Expands to More Pixel, Samsung Galaxy Android Devices

Google's AirDrop over Quick Share support is expanding to more devices after its initial availability earlier this year, with additional Android...

13.04.2026 10

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Instagram Now Allows You to Edit Your Comments After Posting, But There's a Catch

There is now a way to edit your comments on Instagram without needing to delete them and start over again. Users only need to tap on the options and...

10.04.2026 20

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Google Meet Rolls Out Speech Translation To Mobile Version—Here's How To Use It

Google Meet's speech translation feature may sound familiar, but it has only been made available on the mobile version now after the company...

10.04.2026 20

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iPhone 18 Pro Camera Control Button Is Getting a Revamp, Says Reports—What's Changing?

Apple may already be rethinking the Camera Control button on the iPhone 18 Pro, and the change may not really be an upgrade. According to recent...

09.04.2026 10

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YouTube Shorts 'AI Avatars' Easily Adds Your Face, Voice to Videos via Live Selfie

YouTube's take on "AI avatars" is now available as users may now easily add their face and voice to videos when creating in Shorts,...

09.04.2026 9

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X Photo Editor Tweaks Images Before You Post, Comes With Grok AI Features

X has launched the latest feature on its platform, the Photo Editor, which offers a new experience for users who want to tweak the images they upload...

08.04.2026 20

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Netflix Playground Debuts New Ad-Free Gaming App for Kids on iPhone, iPad

Netflix has introduced the "Netflix Playground" app through a limited launch on the iPhone and iPad platforms. The new Playground gaming app...

07.04.2026 10

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Google Photos Adds 'AI Enhance' Button to Easily Refine Images With a Tap Alongside New Tools

Google Photos has rolled out several new features to the app, including the addition of the "AI Enhance" button, which allows users to edit...

07.04.2026 10

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Apple CarPlay Adds Three New Apps via Latest iOS 26.4 Update; WhatsApp Beta Coming Soon

There are three new apps that have been made available for CarPlay via the latest iOS 26.4 update on iPhones, with a WhatsApp beta experience from...

06.04.2026 20

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Samsung Messages to Shut Down by July In Favor of Google Messages App

Samsung has decided to shut down its self-made communications platform in favor of the widely used one from Android. Many brands have used Google...

06.04.2026 20

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5 Highly Anticipated New Features for iOS 27 That May Be Announced at the WWDC 2026 Showcase

WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and iOS 27 is already one of the most talked-about operating systems anticipated at the event. Based on new...

04.04.2026 10

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Samsung Now Lets You Control Your Smart Home Straight Using Your Car Infotainment

Controlling your home from your car used to be a sci-fi concept. Samsung just made it real. The South Korean tech giant recently launched a feature...

03.04.2026 20

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Meta Tests 'Instagram Plus' Subscription With New Features Like Viewing Stories Secretly and More

Meta is introducing a new subscription tier called "Instagram Plus" in select regions, offering exclusive features to those who participate...

31.03.2026 30

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Meta Will Reportedly Give Next AI Glasses an Option for Prescription Lenses

Meta is reportedly working on new models of the Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses, including an option to fit them with prescription lenses for those who...

30.03.2026 30

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Bluesky Introduces Agentic AI 'Attie' That Delivers Custom Feeds Based On Preferences

Bluesky is the latest social media platform to introduce its very own AI chatbot, with Attie being formally introduced to the world as the technology...

30.03.2026 20

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Instagram Works on Offline Reels Streaming with Automatic Downloads, According to New Leak

A new leak has claimed that Meta's Instagram is working on a feature that will allow offline streaming of Reels content after the app...

28.03.2026 30

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Apple Claims Lockdown Mode Has Prevented Spyware Attacks on iPhone, iPad, Mac

The security feature called "Lockdown Mode" is almost four years old, and Apple has recently claimed that it has prevented all kinds of...

28.03.2026 20

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Wikipedia Does Not Want Generative AI Write-ups in Latest Policy Update

Wikipedia is now enforcing a strict no AI-generated content policy on the free internet-based encyclopedia platform. This means Wikipedia will ban all...

27.03.2026 30

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Reddit Will Ask Fishy Bots, Accounts for Verification or Risk Restriction

Reddit is now requiring accounts or bots that they suspect to be "fishy" to verify if they are being run by humans as it has seen a massive...

26.03.2026 40

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OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora AI Video Generation App—Is It Because of the Rumored ChatGPT Video?

OpenAI has revealed that it is planning to shut down its AI video generation app, Sora, after a little over two years since it was launched without...

25.03.2026 40

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Spotify Launches 'SongDNA' Feature to Explore a Track's Background, Samples, and More

Spotify's latest feature, called "SongDNA," is making it easy for everyone to discover more information behind their favorite songs as...

25.03.2026 50

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