Discord has introduced an experimental age verification process that requires users to scan their face or provide identification (ID) before accessing sensitive content. This new feature is being tested in the United Kingdom and Australia, where online platforms are under pressure to implement robust age-checking techniques to safeguard children. The process applies only to users … Read more
A US judge has ruled that Alphabet’s (Google) holds illegal monopolies in two online advertising technology markets, clearing the way for antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. The ruling comes as Google faces another trial over search and could lead to the company selling off parts of its business. Judge Leonie … Read more
Karla Sofía Gascón, the actor who made history by becoming the first trans performer nominated for an acting Oscar, has announced her next project, The Life Lift. In the psychological thriller, she will star alongside US actor Vincent Gallo as a psychiatrist who embodies both God and the devil. Directed by Italian director Stefania Rossella … Read more
Developer Don’t Nod has released its latest earnings report for 2025, providing an update on their game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. According to the studio, Tape 1’s release in February has been meeting internal sales expectations. The company credits the “critical acclaim” of the game as confirmation of their expertise in the Narrative Adventure … Read more
Apple’s AI-powered features, including Genmoji, are not currently available on Meta’s popular iOS apps such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Threads. According to reports, users who relied on these features may no longer be able to use them due to a technical issue. Meta’s iOS apps have removed the writing tools that previously included text … Read more
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to hire NBA executive Scott Perry as their new general manager, according to ESPN sources. This move comes after the mutual departure of Monte McNair, who led the team for five seasons and ended an 16-year playoff drought in 2023. Perry previously worked with the Detroit Pistons, Orlando … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to expand the use of RSV vaccines to a key group of adults at high risk of severe respiratory illness. Starting at age 50, these individuals are recommended to receive a single dose of the vaccine. The move provides a … Read more
NASCAR has announced new live programming that enhances its content offering on the NASCAR Channel. Starting Monday, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive will simulcast live on the NASCAR Channel from 7-10 a.m. ET. This show features hosts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone discussing latest news, rumors, interviewing guests, and taking fan calls. The NASCAR … Read more
A measles outbreak continues to spread across the US, with five confirmed cases in Michigan and over 700 cases nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The virus is highly contagious and can linger in the air for hours after an infected person has been in a given space. The disease … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it expects global economic growth to slow down due to trade tensions fueled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff war. In a speech in Washington, Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s managing director, said the latest world economic outlook forecasts predict “notable markdowns” but no recession. Georgieva noted that … Read more