Japan Turns to AI to Fight $73B Anime Piracy
Japan considers using AI to fight anime piracy after losses from pirated content and fake merchandise reportedly reached $73 billion in 2025.
Facebook Tests $3.99 Anonymous Story Viewing Plan
Meta launches paid Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp subscriptions, including anonymous Story viewing and locked AI features behind paywalls.
Google Engineer Charged in $1.2M Polymarket Scheme
Google engineer accused of using confidential search data to make $1.2 million through Polymarket bets tied to Google trends and public events.
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Australia launches its largest-ever lawsuit against 3M, seeking $1.43B over PFAS “forever chemicals” contamination at defence sites.
China Executes Man Who Poisoned Billionaire Producer
China executed a former gaming executive convicted of poisoning the billionaire producer behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem adaptation.
OpenAI’s New Ad Platform Is Starting to Worry Google
OpenAI’s new advertising model is built around conversations instead of keywords, raising concerns about Google’s future dominance.
Ferrari Reveals First EV Designed by iPhone Creator
Ferrari revealed its first fully electric supercar designed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and the team behind the iPhone.
Jensen Huang Says AI Makes Degrees Less Important
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says parents should stop stressing about what kids study because creativity and judgment will still matter in the AI era.
South Korea Targets Nuclear Sub by 2030s
South Korea plans to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s to strengthen defenses against North Korean threats.
$200K Lego Star Wars Dispute Sparks Lawsuits
$200K Lego Star Wars Collection Dispute Turns Into Lawsuits, Police Investigation, Store Shutdown, And Viral YouTube Exposé.