Following his successful exit from HungerStation, Ebrahim Al-Jassim has transformed his quick-commerce startup, Ninja, into a prominent Saudi Arabian tech unicorn. The company is currently exploring a potential initial public offering in Riyadh to capitalize on its rapid expansion and increasing investor appetite. This move marks a significant milestone for…

The era of truly private communication on Instagram is coming to a close as Meta prepares to remove end-to-end encryption from the platform on May 8. While this feature was once a cornerstone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “privacy-focused” vision, it was only ever available as a buried, opt-in setting that…

YouTube is evolving its creator-brand matchmaking system into a comprehensive infrastructure called “YouTube Creator Partnerships.” By rebranding BrandConnect and embedding these capabilities directly into existing tools, the platform now manages the entire lifecycle of a brand deal. This 2026 update allows both creators and advertisers to handle discovery, outreach, and…

Xiaomi Corporation recorded its most sluggish quarterly expansion since 2023 because surging electric vehicle sales could not fully compensate for the downturn in smartphone demand. Although the company generated 116.9 billion yuan in revenue and slightly beat market expectations, the 7.3% growth rate reflects a cooling trend. Xiaomi successfully delivered…

Cybersecurity experts have issued a major warning after discovering a dangerous piece of software called “Darksword” hidden on dozens of Ukrainian websites. This tool is specifically designed to break into iPhones and steal sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallets. It marks the second time this month that researchers from Google, Lookout,…

As Jensen Huang prepares to open Nvidia GTC in San Jose, the tech industry is closely watching the company’s latest announcements. The four-day developer conference comes at a crucial time for Nvidia, whose market value has surged beyond $4.3 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the…

Amazon.com has officially expanded access to its healthcare AI assistant, making it available to all customers via its website and mobile app as of March 10, 2026. Originally launched in January as an exclusive feature for One Medical members, the free tool is now accessible to the general public regardless…

As artificial intelligence shifts from our smartphones to wearable technology, Meta Platforms is facing legal challenges over its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. The core of the controversy involves reports that human moderators may be reviewing private footage captured by the devices to assist in training AI models. The legal scrutiny…

Oracle and OpenAI have officially halted plans to expand their premier “Stargate” artificial intelligence data center in Abilene, Texas. According to recent reports, the decision to abandon the expansion follows a breakdown in financing negotiations and a shift in OpenAI’s evolving technical requirements. Despite this change, the core “Stargate” initiative…

X is experimenting with a new advertising feature that places a recommendation directly beneath posts mentioning a company or its products. In one early example noticed by a user in Europe, a post praising Starlink’s satellite internet service in Portugal was followed by a prompt saying “Get Starlink,” which linked…