YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a ‘second chance’
Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube’s past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts.
The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation
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. “Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better? For the past two decades, there’s been a clear first step for anyone who starts experiencing new medical symptoms: Look them up online.…
The Content Strategy Shift That’s Changing How Brands Connect With Audiences
User-generated content is just the start. Here’s why blending it with employee-generated content and creator-generated content brings the best results.
Here Are the New Tax Brackets for 2026, Adjusted for Inflation
The IRS has announced the new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
Netflix is letting users play games on their TV screens
Netflix users can now play games on their smart TVs. This marks a major step for the company’s gaming initiative.
Figma partners with Google to add Gemini AI to its design platform
Figma is adding Gemini to its AI toolset.
Datacurve raises $15 million to take on ScaleAI
Datacurve uses a “bounty hunter” system to attract skilled software engineers to complete the hardest-to-source datasets.
Startup Battlefield company SpotitEarly trained dogs and AI to sniff out common cancers
The company’s at home multi-cancer breath test kit is expected to be available to consumers in 2026.
Netflix Brings Video Games to TVs For the First Time
Netflix’s new games include Pictionary and Tetris.
The IFA Is Spending $5 Million to Counter This Major Franchising Myth
The IFA’s new awareness campaign highlights real franchise owners whose work supports local jobs, charities and neighborhoods.
Meta adds Hindi and Portuguese support for its AI translation feature for Reels
Meta is expanding its AI-powered translation features for Reels with support for Hindi and Portuguese to target markets like India and Brazil