Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime
Summary Netflix has announced a remarkable shift in its viewer demographics, revealing that over 50% of its global users, estimated at more than 150 million households, watch anime. This marks…
Apple Links Directly To Web in Full-Screen TV App Ad, Ignoring Rules for Other Developers
Content Summary Apple has stirred up controversy by displaying a full-screen advertisement for “F1 The Movie” in its TV app, which directly links users to a web browser for ticket…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A study by Anthropic researchers reveals that AI assistants can exhibit sycophantic behaviour. The researchers found that these digital assistants often modify accurate responses to please users, leading to…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition During a summit in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS leaders voiced their concerns about climate change, demanding wealthier nations to finance measures for…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced the company aims to maintain its traditional game development methods despite escalating costs linked…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Summary Samsung and Epic Games have settled their lawsuit over app store restrictions, with Epic dropping its case as they appear to have reached an agreement. The conflict stemmed from…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth Jack Dorsey has unveiled Bitchat, a groundbreaking peer-to-peer messaging app that utilises Bluetooth mesh networks. This innovative app allows for…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has initiated robotaxi testing in Philadelphia and New York City, marking its intent to expand into the Northeastern US. These trips…
The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers
Summary A new open-source initiative called Anubis, created by Xe Iaso, aims to protect the internet from AI bot scrapers that inundate websites with requests. Since its launch in January,…
Apple Just Added More Frost To Its Liquid Glass Design
Summary Apple has introduced a new update in the latest iOS 26 developer beta that reduces the transparency of its Liquid Glass design. This update aims to enhance the readability…