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Iran’s Internet Partially Restored Amid Protests but Faces Ongoing Restrictions
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (686+ words) The Iranian internet has been partially restored, but experts warn that even outside the digital blackout, access prospects remain weak. After a near-extended shutdown of the internet and international calls during the suppression of protests, the government restricted online activity,…...
Spotify Launches Group Chats for Sharing Podcasts and Playlists
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (249+ words) Since the messaging feature launched in August last year, Spotify is now introducing group chats. The company said this week that users will be able to share podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they're listening to, with a maximum group size of…...
Google Maps introduces hands-free Gemini interaction for walking and cycling
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (400+ words) As reported by Techcrunch Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now interact with Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. This update follows Gemini's previous hands-free mode for driving. The new step demonstrates the company's desire to integrate…...
US TikTok Launch Faces Technical Issues and Political Controversy
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (432+ words) The new American TikTok, approved by the Donald Trump administration, debuted with serious technical problems. The app remained unavailable for several days. While some spoke of possible censorship of criticism by a pro-Trump coalition, TikTok itself says the cause was…...
TikTok Upload Issues Spark ICE Censorship Concerns Among US Users
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (508+ words) The comedic actress Megan Stalter, who posts absurd character sketches for audiences on Instagram and TikTok, on Saturday evening attempted to upload a new video. The incident occurred against the backdrop of nurse Alex Preti's death from gunfire during raids…...
Meta to Charge Developers for AI Chatbots on WhatsApp in Regulated Regions
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (258+ words) On Wednesday, Meta announced that it would begin charging developers for using chatbots on WhatsApp in the region where regulators require the company to allow their operation. This comes after a ban on third-party developers" chatbots in WhatsApp took effect…...
iPhone Air Faces Lower Demand Amid iPhone 17 Success
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (654+ words) Last year, Apple took a radical step in redesigning the iPhone " the biggest update to the flagship smartphone in almost a decade. Yet the slimmer iPhone Air doesn't seem to have become the expected hit among buyers. A new market…...
Germany to Deliver 33 Mobile Heat and Power Stations to Ukraine
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (565+ words) Germany to Deliver 33 Mobile Heat and Power Stations to Ukraine" Germany to Deliver 33 Mobile Heat and Power Stations to Ukraine Germany plans to transfer to Ukraine 33 mobile combined heat and power plants: two of them will arrive today, the rest…...
Bluesky 2026 Roadmap Focuses on Discover and Core Features
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (444+ words) The Bluesky social network unveils its 2026 roadmap, focusing on improving the Discover section, curating better recommendations on who to follow, creating a stronger real-time feel, and implementing other innovations. At the same time, the company emphasizes the need to strengthen…...
WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings to Boost Privacy and Security
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (328+ words) As reported by Techcrunch After filing a lawsuit against Meta over alleged false privacy claims in the WhatsApp messaging app, the company introduced a new setting designed to protect users from cyberattacks. The new feature, called Strict Account Settings, adds…...