As protest images and videos flood the internet, so will misinformation. Following days of protest decrying the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and militarized federal forces in Los Angeles, downtown L.A. residents remained under curfew this week while California governor Gavin Newsom went toe-to-toe with President Trump, who sent Marines into the area. […]
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Meta sues 'nudify' app Crush AI
The company is also investing in new tech for detecting deepfake ads. Meta has struck out against a popular app used to produce AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — commonly referred to as “nudify” or “undress” apps — as the company selectively cracks down on advertisers. In a new lawsuit filed in Hong Kong against the […]
Future of retail? Robot-run bodegas take over L.A.
The latest VenHub kiosk opened near LAX. At the recent opening of Los Angeles’s newest rail station, just a few miles from LAX, politicians and members of the media gawked at the new train platforms, escalators, elevators, and a gleaming piece of art that hung over the open-air, elevated mezzanine. Downstairs from all the …
YouTube very quietly loosened its content moderation rules
A New York Times report found the change happened in December, without a public announcement. YouTube quietly loosened its video moderation rules a few weeks before Donald Trump was sworn in as president a second time, reports the New York Times. The new rules encourage the site’s moderators not to remove videos that break YouTube’s […]
TSA considering touchless screenings, courtesy of VR
Invasive pat-downs are so 2010s. Researchers at the Transportation Security Administration have designed virtual reality technology to effectively pat-down a person without touching them directly, according to materials recently published online by the Department of Homeland Security. The conceptual technology, known as a “wearable sensor for contactless physical assessment,” combines touchless sensors, …
Uber launches new experience for seniors, including Simple Mode and Medicare payments
Senior Accounts launches in the U.S. this week. Uber is rolling out an update for senior riders this week, offering a more accessible ride share experience for individuals and families. Part of Uber’s Family profile, the new Senior Accounts can be connected to other riders’ accounts for additional safety and payment features. Connected family members […]
Thinking about a kid-friendly smartphone? Here are your options.
Want your kid to be able to contact you, but not a TikTok algorithm? We got you covered. It’s not easy being a parent, and tech hasn’t really made it any easier. A clear example: Deciding whether or not your child needs their own phone. While most experts suggest keeping kids offline and away from […]
The App Store needs to grow up
Apple has a responsibility to the kids downloading questionable apps from its store, writes Lennon Torres of the Heat Initiative. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently made headlines for personally calling Texas Governor Greg Abbott to urge a veto of a bill that would require age verification at the App Store level, part of Apple’s second-most […]
Gargash Motors Unveils the 2026 GAC GS8 Hybrid and Traveller in an Exclusive On- and Off-Road Experience at Dubai Autodrome
The 2026 GS8 introduces three distinctive trims—Petrol, Hybrid, and Traveller—each crafted to meet the evolving lifestyles of today’s drivers.