Tech
Court orders Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms
August 6, 2026
The Future, Made in China
Beijing is competing with the U.S. for tech supremacy. Who wins will have huge political implications.
August 3, 2026
France set to ban social media for under-15s, a first in the EU
Lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on Tuesday, making France the first European country to set a digital age limit, with enforcement beginning in September.
July 21, 2026
Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion, two people familiar with the matter said.
July 15, 2026
From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
July 15, 2026
Meta’s Louisiana Data Center to Surpass $250 Billion Price Tag
July 13, 2026
Has China obtained the world’s most important machine?
Its Dutch manufacturer is fighting to rebut American claims
July 5, 2026
Siri AI’s Secret Weapon: It’s Always Right There
Apple’s assistant got a face-lift and a brain transplant. But if it’s a success, credit will be due to its familiarity and accessibility.
June 9, 2026
‘Jesus-level’ technology hits the market
China has just approved the world’s first brain-computer chip.
June 7, 2026
OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms
Suit alleging ChatGPT is an unsafe product follows criminal investigation over its role in campus mass shooting
June 1, 2026
Spotify boss defends move to AI music, saying it is better than ‘slop’
Streaming platform says remix tool agreed with Universal Music Group will protect artists from piracy
May 26, 2026
Meta plans advanced ‘agentic’ AI assistant for consumers
Social media platform invests in equivalent to OpenClaw that aims to seamlessly carry out everyday tasks for users
May 5, 2026
Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
Tesla chief believes Altman broke company’s founding agreement – and legal battle promises to be explosive
April 26, 2026
Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?
The social media platform is testing an Instagram Plus subscription, for a fee
April 22, 2026



















