2025-07-30

Scott Bessent called Trump accounts for newborns 'a backdoor for privatizing Social Security'

The Treasury Secretary made the comments during a podcast taping on Wednesday [...]

2025-07-30

TikTok 'content check' tells creators if their videos will be blocked from For You pages

TikTok's "For You" recommendations have long been a source of mystery and fascination for creators on the platform. Even the most seasoned TikTok stars don't always understand why [...]

2025-07-30

Spotify now requires face scans to access age-restricted content in the UK

Spotify is introducing new requirements to confirm the ages of users in the UK trying to access explicit content. The streaming platform is implementing a facial scan process in partnership with Yoti, [...]

2025-07-29

Stephen Colbert reacts to Paramount-SkyDance merger with pee jokes

Stephen Colbert has responded to news that the U.S. government has approved Paramount's $8.6 billion merger with Skydance Media. [...]

2025-07-29

Cleo launches new ‘AI money coach’ to help fix your spending habits

UK-based fintech Cleo, known for its AI-powered budgeting app, has launched its most advanced product to date. Dubbed Cleo 3.0, the new version introduces features such as voice interaction, long-term [...]

2025-07-29

From retail stores to digital media powerhouses: the power of modern retail media networks

Retail Media Networks offer high-margin, data-rich advertising solutions, challenging traditional media with full-funnel capabilities. [...]

2025-07-29

Warner Bros. Discovery is changing its name (again) – here’s what that means for HBO Max and Discovery+

Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed the two new corporate entities for when the media company splits in mid-2026, but it has me worried about Discovery+. [...]

2025-07-29

Xbox introduces new age verification system to align with the UK's Online Safety Act

Microsoft has announced it will require age verification for the continued use of its Xbox social features, in accordance with the UK's Online Safety Act. [...]

2025-07-29

YouTube is turning over age verification to AI

YouTube will start using machine learning to determine whether viewers should be on a teen account. The company said it plans to start using this AI application on a subset of US users in the coming w [...]