Apple Could Lock Financed iPhones in iOS 27
Code in the iOS 27 beta suggests Apple may restrict financed iPhones with unpaid balances, limiting app access until payment issues are resolved.
EU Fines Google Over $1B for Search Practices
The European Commission fined Google more than $1 billion after ruling its Search and Play Store practices violated the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Elon Musk Says OpenAI Sped Up the AI Race
Elon Musk says creating OpenAI unintentionally accelerated the AI race and argues rival AI companies should review each other's models before launch.
Google Adds Selfie Login for User Accounts
Google now lets eligible users recover locked accounts with a selfie video, using live face verification and deepfake detection for added security.
Sony Sues AI Music Firm Over 30,000 Copied Songs
Sony has filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, alleging it copied more than 30,000 copyrighted songs to train its AI without permission.
Man Dressed as Mime Arrested for Harassing Women
A Massachusetts man dressed as a mime has been charged after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly harassed women and escalated his behavior on a local trail.
Man Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Medical Advice
A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI after alleging ChatGPT failed to identify a life-threatening medical emergency, delaying treatment that nearly cost him his life.
Google Gemini closes the ChatGPT gap
Google’s Gemini is rapidly catching ChatGPT, reaching nearly 1 billion monthly users as the AI race intensifies and Google expands its ecosystem.
France bans under-15s from social media
France has become the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, requiring platforms to block new accounts and remove existing ones.
Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro, expands AI lineup
Google unveiled faster, lower-cost Gemini AI models focused on efficiency, while confirming that the delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro is still in testing.