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TikTok Blocks #SkinnyTok in Latest Push Against Harmful Body Image Trends

TikTok has blocked search results for the hashtag #SkinnyTok, following increasing criticism from European regulators and mental health advocates. The decision marks another chapter in the platform's ongoing struggle to moderate content that could promote disordered eating and unhealthy beauty standards among its predominantly young audience. French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz has been vocal in her opposition to the hashtag,…

BYD Skips the U.S. Tariff Fight, Looks South and East for Growth

Chinese EV giant BYD is shaking up the electric vehicle landscape with aggressive price cuts at home—even as it carves out a dominant position in overseas markets like Europe and South America. Shares of BYD dropped sharply this week, falling over 12% across Monday and Tuesday after the automaker announced sweeping price reductions on 22 of its electric and hybrid…

Xiaomi Surges to #1 as Global Wearable Band Market Grows 13% in Q1 2025

Global demand for wearable bands is back on the rise, with Q1 2025 shipments climbing 13% year-over-year to 46.6 million units, marking a strong rebound from last year’s slump. The recovery was fueled by growing interest in health-focused tech, aggressive pricing strategies, and rising demand in emerging markets, according to new data from Canalys (now part of Omdia). Xiaomi reclaimed…

Malaysia’s GPU Gold Rush: 3,400% Growth Sparks Smuggling Fears, Global Attention

A shocking spike in GPU imports to Malaysia has raised eyebrows across the tech and political landscapes, as new data reveals a 3,400% year-over-year increase in April 2025 alone — totaling $2.74 billion in shipments. This explosive rise, detailed by Taiwan’s International Trade Administration and amplified by tech insiders, points to potential smuggling operations and geopolitical workarounds of U.S. export…

Introducing: A Game-Changer in Communication — Google Meet’s Live Speech Translation Preserves Voice and Tone

Google Meet is setting a new standard for global communication by introducing real-time speech translation that transforms multilingual virtual meetings. This cutting-edge feature uses an advanced Google DeepMind audio language model to convert spoken words into the listener’s preferred language on the fly—while uniquely preserving the speaker’s voice, tone, and emotional nuances. Unlike typical text-based translations, this innovation allows conversations…

Evolving Landscape: AI Rivals Challenge Google’s Hold on iPhone Browsing

Apple is actively exploring a major transformation of its Safari web browser to incorporate AI-powered search engines, signaling a potential break from its longstanding partnership with Google. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, revealed this during his testimony in the US Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet, highlighting a tectonic shift in how iPhone users may soon experience…

Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra, Revolutionizing In-Car Experience

Apple has officially unveiled CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of its acclaimed in-car software platform. Initially available with new Aston Martin vehicles in the US and Canada, CarPlay Ultra promises to transform how drivers interact with their cars by seamlessly integrating iPhone functionality across all vehicle screens. The feature will soon extend to existing supported models and additional automakers like…

Layoffs Hit Microsoft as AI Replaces Thousands of Roles

The reductions, which affect various regions and divisions including LinkedIn and technical teams, are part of a broader organizational overhaul. A Microsoft spokesperson emphasized that these changes are designed to “best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace.” Roughly 2,000 of the affected jobs are based at the company’s Redmond, Washington headquarters, with layoffs scheduled to begin on…

Meta Outperforms Expectations, But Regulatory Storm Clouds Gather

Meta’s ad business continues to prove resilient in the face of macroeconomic and political turbulence, but regulatory headwinds in the U.S. and Europe may soon test that momentum. In Q1 2025, Meta Platforms reported a 16% year-over-year revenue increase, totaling $42.31 billion — beating Wall Street expectations. The company forecasts Q2 revenue between $42.5 and $45.5 billion, signaling confidence amid…

Advertisers See Conversion Surge as Google Rolls Out AI Max Globally

Google is changing the way businesses reach customers through search — again. With the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search campaigns, advertisers now have access to a new generation of AI-driven tools designed to unlock hidden demand, generate adaptive ad content, and deliver measurable performance improvements in real time. AI Max is more than a feature — it’s…

X Aims to Quell “Shadowban” Speculation with Clear Posting Guidelines

Confusion around post visibility and engagement on X (formerly Twitter) continues to swirl, but the platform has now issued a set of practical tips to help users avoid common formatting mistakes that may impact reach. Amid claims of content suppression and algorithmic bias, these guidelines are designed to provide clarity on how hashtags and mentions should be properly used. Recent…

Mercenary Spyware Allegations Resurface as Apple Issues New Batch of Warnings

Multiple individuals across the globe, including journalists and political activists, were notified this week by Apple that their iPhones may have been targeted in sophisticated spyware campaigns. Apple’s warning, which surfaced through both emails and iMessages, claimed “high confidence” that the recipients were subjected to a “mercenary spyware attack.” These alerts were delivered to people in over 100 countries, according…

Amazon Enters the Satellite Internet Race with First Kuiper Launch

Amazon has officially entered the space-based internet arena, launching the first 27 satellites of its Kuiper constellation as it races to rival SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellites soared into low-Earth orbit on April 28 aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the start of Amazon’s ambitious $10 billion Project Kuiper. This deployment kicks off…

Apple and Meta Slammed with Landmark EU Antitrust Fines Under New Digital Markets Act

Apple and Meta have officially become the first tech giants to face substantial penalties under the European Union’s sweeping new Digital Markets Act (DMA), signaling a new era of regulatory enforcement aimed at curbing Big Tech dominance. The European Commission today announced that Apple will pay a €500 million (~$570 million) fine over its App Store “anti-steering” practices, which prevented…

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