Meta accused of burying internal study linking Facebook deactivation to improved mental health
Social media giant Meta Platforms is facing allegations that it may have suppressed internal research that found deactivating Facebook could significantly reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness in users. The claims stem from unredacted court filings in a lawsuit filed by multiple U.S. school districts against major social media companies, alleging the platforms intentionally concealed knowledge […]
Corporate device refresh cycle lengthening to 29 months, may create drag on productivity
The average lifespan of computers and mobile devices used by North American corporations appears to be extending, potentially creating a drag on employee productivity and hitting the profitability of hardware manufacturers. The corporate device refresh cycle, which once typically averaged 22 months, has reportedly stretched to nearly 29 months. While this shift may save capital […]
X’s new transparency tool reveals many US political influencers are from overseas
A new transparency feature on X has revealed that many of the most prominent accounts in the American “Make America great again” (Maga) political movement are operated from outside the United States, including countries such as Nigeria, Russia, and India. The tool, called “about this account,” was rolled out on Friday and allows users on […]
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff dumps ChatGPT for Google’s Gemini 3, calls AI leap ‘insane’
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has declared he is abandoning OpenAI’s ChatGPT in favour of Google’s newly released Gemini 3, marking a high-profile shift in the ongoing artificial intelligence arms race. The tech billionaire took to social media platform X on Sunday to praise Google’s latest AI model, stating that a mere two-hour test drive was […]
Google may be testing deeper integration for NotebookLM within Gemini app
Google appears to be working on a new feature that would allow its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant to directly access and utilize user notes from NotebookLM. According to a report by Android Authority, code hidden within the latest version of the Google app indicates the tech giant is developing a “connected app” shortcut for NotebookLM. […]
Google Gemini bringing AI-powered features to Android Auto
Google is rolling out its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant to vehicles equipped with Android Auto, promising a more conversational and capable co-pilot for drivers. The tech giant announced the global launch this week, confirming that Gemini will replace the standard Google Assistant for users who have already opted into the AI service on their smartphones. […]
