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Microsoft Caps Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours, Ending Unlimited Streaming
Microsoft will impose monthly cloud gaming limits on Game Pass subscribers starting November, with Ultimate users capped at 15 hours. Extra hours can be purchased through the Xbox Store.
Google AI Search Mode Tacks on 21.6% Price Premium, Analysis Shows
A new analysis finds Google AI Mode surfaces products averaging 21.6% more expensive than standard Google Search. The finding raises concerns about AI bias and consumer costs.
AI Data Demands Spark Resurgence in Tape Storage Shipments
LTO tape shipments surged 57% YOY in Q1 2026 as AI data centers drive demand for cost-effective, cyber-resilient archival storage.
Operation Bluebird Launches Twitter.now in Challenge to X Corp
A startup launches a paid social platform called Twitter.now, reigniting the brand battle with X Corp. The move follows legal actions against Nitter and underscores the fight over the Twitter name.
Instagram Requires AI Influencers to Reveal Their Digital Nature
Instagram will label AI-generated accounts under a new transparency policy. The move targets synthetic influencers who can mislead users.
Meta Apps Collect Three Times More User Data Than Apple or Microsoft, Study Finds
A study by Surfshark shows Meta apps declare 25 of 35 possible data types, far exceeding Apple and Microsoft. Google also ranks high in data collection across multiple categories.
Apple Lets Users Disable Unused Intelligence Features
Apple now allows users to turn off AI features they don't use, giving more control over performance and privacy.
Users Fight Back Against Bad YouTube Recommendations With New Strategies
YouTube's recommendation algorithm is increasingly misfiring. Users are adopting manual tweaks to reclaim their feeds and stop unwanted content.
Stripe-Led Group Abandons Reported PayPal Acquisition Plans
A Stripe-led consortium has reportedly walked away from a deal to acquire PayPal, ending months of speculation about a landmark fintech merger.
Meta Tests Robots for Data Center Maintenance Work
Meta is testing robots to perform cable swaps and server resets in data centers, raising concerns among technicians about job security.
Microsoft Paint and Photos Now Embed Invisible GUID Watermarks in AI Images
Developer Xusheng Li discovered that Microsoft Paint and Photos add invisible GUID watermarks to AI-generated images. The watermark is mandatory for Paint; failure aborts generation. This raises questions about user tracking and compliance with the EU AI Act.
Nvidia's Hugging Face Deal Raises Questions Over AI Platform Neutrality
Nvidia agrees to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, sparking fears over the platform's independence in hosting open-source AI models.
Bill Gates Exposes Tech Executives' Private Fear of AI
Bill Gates claims tech leaders privately fear AI risks despite public optimism. He proposes taxes, testing limits to curb dangers.
Meta AI Agents Disrupted Operations in Failed Project OT, Reuters Reports
Meta's plan to cut teams by 60% and replace them with AI agents collapsed when the agents made large-scale disruptions, according to Reuters.
IBM Enters Hybrid Server Era With New Dual-Architecture Chip
IBM announces a new processor merging two architectures, aiming to boost efficiency and AI performance in data centers.
Google's Motion Assist Feature Finally Rolls Out on Android
Google is rolling out Motion Assist on Android 17, an anti-motion sickness feature similar to Apple's Motion Cues, initially on Pixel phones.
LinkedIn Users Flag AI-Generated Content Over One Million Times With New Tool
LinkedIn’s experimental ‘People’ and ‘Seems’ button has been used more than a million times. The feature lets members report AI-generated low-quality posts.
Google Lets Users Directly Customize Discover Feed With New Controls
Google introduces a manual curation feature for its Discover feed. Users can now type specific interests to shape content. The move gives more control over algorithmic suggestions.
YouTube Tightens Grip on Top Creators With Exclusivity Payments
YouTube is reportedly paying top creators to keep content exclusive, blocking them from posting on Netflix and other platforms.