NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign
The five-year legal battle between the Meta-owned company and the most notorious spyware maker in the world ends with a huge win for WhatsApp.
The Download: talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content…
Substack launches audio-only livestream feature
If you’re a Substack publisher who prefers not to turn on your camera while livestreaming, you’re in luck. Substack announced on Tuesday that it’s launching an audio-only livestream feature for publishers who want a lower-pressure way to connect with their followers. This is also ideal for those who wish to remain anonymous. To use the […]
I’ve Heard Hundreds of Pitches Running a 9-Figure Company — Here’s What Makes Me Say ‘Yes’
Here’s what I look for as a CEO in vendor partners.
IBM CEO urges the Trump Administration to increase — not cut — federal AI R&D funding
Like many leaders in tech, Arvind Krishna, the CEO of IBM, thinks federal R&D funding for AI and related technologies should be increased — not the other way around. “We have been an extremely strong advocate — and this is both the company and me personally — on that federally funded R&D should be increased,” […]
Rivian cuts delivery guidance because of Trump’s tariffs and trade wars
Rivian says it will likely deliver fewer vehicles this year than previously forecasted due to President Trump’s tariffs and other regulatory changes, making it the latest automaker to be affected by the new administration’s chaotic economic policies. The company said Tuesday it expects to deliver between 40,000 and 46,000 EVs by the end of 2025. […]
Reddit will tighten verification to keep out human-like AI bots
Redditors around the world were scandalized last week after learning that a team of researchers released a swarm of AI-powered, human-impersonating bots on the “Change My View” subreddit. The large-scale experiment was designed to explore just how persuasive AI can be. The bots posted over 1,700 comments, adopting personas like abuse survivors or controversial identities […]
Patreon’s app can now accept web payments after U.S. App Store changes
Creator platform Patreon has rolled out an updated version of its app that now allows users to make purchases via the web, in the wake of the Apple-Epic court ruling that forced Apple to allow app developers to include links to alternative forms of payment without being subject to Apple’s commission. Previously, on version 125.4.1 […]
Discover the Ultimate in Family Entertainment Franchises with Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park offers an exciting, proven business model with multiple revenue streams, including trampoline arenas, climbing walls, ropes courses, and more.
‘Are We All Doomed?’ The CEO of Fiverr Says AI Is Definitely Taking Your Job. Here’s What to Do About It.
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman told his employees that AI was coming for most jobs — including his.
Branding Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive. Elevate Your Startup’s Presence With These Low-Cost Strategies.
Learn how to elevate your startup’s image and build a memorable brand on a limited budget.