Internal government documents have revealed that Australia’s world-first social media ban for minors has seen “no meaningful shift” in user behavior since its implementation. Despite a high-profile crackdown that went into effect on December 10, 2025, an eSafety Commission briefing obtained by AFP indicates that teenagers largely bypassed the restrictions…

Ask.com, the search engine and question-and-answer service formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has officially ceased operations. Launched in 1996, the platform gained early fame for its unique approach to the internet, allowing users to pose questions in natural language rather than just keywords. For many early web adopters, the iconic…

Uber is moving toward a future where its millions of drivers serve a role far beyond simple transportation, acting instead as a massive, distributed “sensor grid” for the self-driving industry. Revealed by company leadership at recent industry summits, the strategy aims to equip the standard driver fleet with specialized sensor…

Google has officially begun the transition to a new era of in-car intelligence by rolling out Gemini AI to vehicles equipped with Android Automotive. This significant update aims to replace the aging Google Assistant architecture, bringing the power of generative AI to approximately 4 million vehicles through over-the-air (OTA) updates.…

Industry insiders and tech analysts are buzzing over Meta’s latest strategic move: the acquisition of a cutting-edge robotics startup aimed at fueling its humanoid AI development. While Meta has long been a leader in software and the Metaverse, this acquisition marks a pivot toward embodied AI—the integration of advanced Large…

In a major move for the regional e-commerce sector, the UAE-based platform UDORA has successfully raised $10 million in a private funding round. This capital injection is specifically earmarked to power the company’s strategic entry into the Saudi Arabian market, where the appetite for specialized, high-end online marketplaces is currently…