Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store
Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.
Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
NotebookLM’s Video Overview feature now supports 80 languages
NotebookLM’s Video Overviews now supports 80 languages, including French and Spanish.
5 Benefits of Scaling Your Startup With Offshore Employees
Going global isn’t just smart — it’s survival.
Is There a Hidden Agenda Behind All These New Crypto Laws?
US crypto laws are changing under the Trump administration. However, in practice, stablecoins are becoming classic money surrogates. Here’s more on the unspoken political agenda behind Trump’s latest crypto laws.
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion
According to Musk, Apple and OpenAI are colluding to stifle competition from other AI companies.
A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk
Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims’ private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw.
More Companies Are Choosing to Stay Private — But This One Big Issue Could Derail Their Success
As the private marketplace continues to grow, there needs to be more clarity around how private company shares are valued and how share classes are structured.
What Is ‘Quiet Cracking’? The Silent Trend That’s Undermining Your Team Without You Knowing.
A new study found that one in five employees say they’re persistently unhappy and not working to their full potential.
Tech founder throws hat in California governor’s race
A Bay Area tech founder, Ethan Agarwal, says he’s running for California governor.
How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions
Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability, including models’ habit of praising and affirming the user’s question (often called sycophancy), issue constant follow-up questions, and use of “I,” “me” and “you” pronouns.