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X cracks down on repost accounts, shifts payouts to original creators

X is changing its creator payout system to stop repost accounts from earning through copied viral videos, while shifting impressions and monetisation benefits to original creators

Microsoft to end Samsung Gallery app's direct sync with OneDrive in Sept

Samsung smartphone users will soon lose Samsung Gallery's built-in OneDrive syncing feature, as Microsoft is set to move future cloud backups entirely to the standalone OneDrive app

AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse', says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

A growing number of global companies, including HSBC, Amazon, Standard Chartered and CBA have announced some jobs within their companies were being replaced by AI

Google fixes Chromecast glitch after outage sparks forced upgrade concerns

Google has restored casting support for first-generation Chromecast devices after a temporary issue triggered concerns of forced obsolescence

WhatsApp is bringing document sharing support to Meta AI: What it means

WhatsApp is reportedly testing document-sharing support for Meta AI on Android, allowing beta users to upload files directly for analysis, summaries, and assistance within chats

AI firms brace for self-improving autonomous systems: Why is it a problem

As AI capabilities advance, companies are preparing for a shift toward self-improving systems, raising concerns around control, oversight, and the ability to manage accelerating development cycles

Apple's gen AI website points to Siri overhaul ahead of WWDC 2026: Report

Apple's newly discovered genai.apple.com subdomain hints at major Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades expected to be announced during WWDC 2026

Samsung users report dark mode glitch in Google apps post One UI 8.5 update

Several Galaxy smartphone users are reportedly facing broken dark mode colours and inconsistent grey tones inside Google apps after installing Samsung's stable One UI 8.5 update

Emotional bonding with AI can lead to social isolation: IIM study

An IIM Lucknow study warns that excessive reliance on AI companion applications for emotional support may harm real-world relationships and mental well-being

Apple says Epic Games ruling does not apply to developers globally: Report

Apple has reportedly argued that the Epic Games ruling should remain limited to Epic and not automatically extend App Store payment freedoms to all developers

Anthropic's Mythos finds 10,000+ vulnerabilities, flags security bottleneck

Anthropic's cybersecurity system flags over 10,000 vulnerabilities in weeks, highlighting a growing gap between rapid AI-driven discovery and slower patching and disclosure processes

Next Call of Duty title to be set in Modern Warfare universe: What's coming

The next major Call of Duty title is officially being developed by Infinity Ward and is set to continue the Modern Warfare storyline

iOS 27 may bring Google Cast, AI Siri, Camera app overhaul: What's coming

iOS 27 may bring native Google Cast support, AI-powered Siri upgrades, a redesigned Camera app, and new AI editing tools for Photos alongside watchOS 27 features

Google posts Chromium browsers' proof-of-concept exploit code without a fix

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium-based browsers could reportedly be exposed to abuse after Google accidentally revealed exploit code for an unfixed vulnerability

India sees rising web traffic despite global slowdown in Q1, CY26: Report

While global web usage has been slowing since 2024, India remains among the few major markets still recording growth in internet activity, driven largely by smartphones and rising mobile-first usage

Huawei's Tau Scaling Law: What it means for China and global chip race

The Chinese tech giant says its new chip design approach could help it compete with TSMC and Intel in advanced semiconductors

Google AI Overviews glitch misreads search queries as commands: Report

Google's AI Overviews feature is reportedly misinterpreting words like "stop" and "disregard" as commands, leading to broken search responses and blank spaces

Meta's Forum app brings Reddit-style conversations to Facebook Groups

Meta launches Forum, a new Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups with AI-powered discussions, nickname-based posting, and community-focused feeds; currently unavailable in India

Sony may stop releasing PlayStation-exclusive single-player games on PC

Sony may reportedly stop bringing future first-party narrative-driven single-player PlayStation games to PC, while multiplayer-focused titles could still see PC launches

Soon, Google Pixel's Magic Cue feature will support more apps: Details

Google may soon expand Magic Cue support beyond its own apps, with a developer demo showing the Pixel AI feature working inside Snapchat with a redesigned interface