Short-Form Video Is Eating Discovery — What Site Owners Should Do
For many audiences, short-form video has become the default way to discover things. Here’s how site-based businesses can adapt without abandoning their site.
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Niche Communities Are the Underrated Marketing Channel
While everyone chases the big social platforms, smaller communities quietly deliver some of the most engaged, highest-intent audiences online.
How to Build a Personal Brand Online
A personal brand opens doors — clients, opportunities, trust. Here’s how to build one authentically, without becoming a full-time influencer.
Instagram vs TikTok for Business: Which Should You Use?
Both can grow a business, but they reward different things. Here’s how to choose — or combine them — based on your goals.
How to Grow on Social Media Organically
Growing on social without ad spend is still possible — here’s what actually works in an era of algorithmic, AI-driven feeds.
Spotify finally launches support for lossless streaming for Premium subscribers
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, streaming giant Spotify has officially begun rolling out its long-awaited lossless audio feature, delivering CD-quality music to its Premium subscribers. The move, which brings Spotify in line with its major competitors, promises an enhanced listening
Nepal bans 25+ social media platforms including Meta, X over regulation compliance failure
In a significant move to regulate the digital landscape, Nepal’s government announced on Thursday its decision to block access to major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), after they missed a critical deadline to register with local authorities. The shutd
Apple’s Siri upgrade could have Google’s Gemini underneath: Report
Apple is reportedly turning to its long-time rival, Google, to overhaul its Siri voice assistant. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the two tech giants have reached a formal agreement this week to test Google’s powerful Gemini AI model within Apple’s ecosystem. The potential pa
Judge orders Google to end Exclusive Search Deals, share Data in Antitrust Ruling
A federal judge has delivered a landmark ruling in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google, ordering the tech giant to end its use of exclusive search engine contracts and share its valuable search data with competitors. However, in a partial victory for the company, U.S. District
Google issues urgent security warning to billions of users due to data leak
Google has issued a significant security warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, advising them to update their passwords and fortify their account security in the wake of a substantial number of “successful intrusions” by hackers. This broad alert coincides with a separate warning from the company r
Google says it is fixing Gemini’s ’existential crisis’ messages bug
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has been raising eyebrows, and laughter, after multiple users reported it sending bizarrely self-loathing messages while stuck on tasks. In June, an X user shared screenshots showing Gemini abruptly declaring, “I quit,” before launching into an uncharacteristic rant. “I am
OpenAI set to unveil GPT-5 at livestream event on August 8
OpenAI is gearing up for one of its most significant announcements yet. The company has teased a major update coming to ChatGPT, with a clear hint pointing toward the long-awaited debut of GPT-5. The announcement was made via a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), which read, “LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 1
ChatGPT users send 2.5 Billion prompts daily, says OpenAI
OpenAI’s flagship product, ChatGPT, is now fielding over 2.5 billion user requests every single day, according to internal data obtained by Axios and later confirmed by OpenAI. With 330 million of those daily queries coming from users in the United States alone, the chatbot’s meteoric rise underscor
Android Phones can detect earthquakes even before they happen, study finds
A groundbreaking study published today in Science reveals that a global earthquake early-warning (EEW) system using Android smartphones has proven to be nearly as effective as traditional seismic networks offering a scalable, low-cost solution for earthquake-prone countries that lack dedicated seism
Insta360 Enters Wireless Mic Market with Mic Air, priced at $49.99
Known for its popular action cameras, Insta360 is making a bold move into the wireless audio space with the launch of its first-ever wireless microphone: the Mic Air. With a sleek design and ultra-light build, the Mic Air aims to rival established players like DJI, Rode, and Shure, offering high por
Google Launches Experimental AI App ‘Doppl’ for Virtual Outfit Try-Ons
Google is venturing deeper into fashion tech with the launch of a new experimental app called Doppl, designed to help users visualize how different outfits might look on their own bodies using AI. The app, now available in the U.S. on both iOS and Android, offers a personalized virtual try-on experi
Google rolls out its AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ update for Google Photos again
Google is once again expanding access to its AI-driven “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos, after a brief pause in its rollout earlier this month. The tool, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, allows users to search their photo libraries using natural language queries – even complex ones – like
YouTube introduces AI-powered search carousel similar to AI Overviews
Google is expanding its suite of AI features, this time bringing a new experiment to its flagship video platform, YouTube. The company is rolling out an AI-powered search results carousel designed to enhance discovery across categories such as shopping, travel, and local activities. According to a b
OpenAI CEO says being polite to ChatGPT costs ’tens of millions of dollars’
In an age where politeness extends even to machines, good manners may come with a price tag. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed last week that users being courteous to AI tools like ChatGPT has cost the company “tens of millions of dollars” in energy expenses just from users saying “please” and “thank y
Samsung pushes One UI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series to May 2025: Report
After months of stumbles, missed deadlines, and frustrated users, Samsung is once again promising a fresh wave of One UI 7 updates for its sprawling lineup of smartphones and tablets. However, after the disastrous rollout for its flagship Galaxy S24 series and latest foldables, skepticism is at an a
OpenAI reportedly developing a social media platform to rival X and Meta
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is reportedly developing its own social media platform in a move that could significantly reshape the digital landscape. According to multiple sources familiar with the company’s plans, the initiative is still in its early stages, but a
Midjourney launches its first AI image model with personalization named V7
Midjourney, one of the pioneering platforms in AI-generated imagery, has rolled out its first new image model in nearly a year. The new model, dubbed V7, entered alpha testing around midnight ET on Thursday and brings with it a suite of upgrades aimed at both personalization and performance. Announc
Haofei Wang, director of engineering at Elon Musk’s X, leaves company
Haofei Wang, X’s Director of Engineering, has suddenly departed from the company, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. Wang, who joined X in July 2023, has played a key role in the company’s leadership, serving as a vital link between Elon Musk and the engineering team. More recently, he had
Google’s Gemini 2.0 AI tool sparks controversy as people use it for watermark removal
Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is facing backlash after users discovered it can be used to remove watermarks from images, including those published by prominent stock photo agencies like Getty Images. This controversial feature raises questions about copyright infringement and the ethic
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