EU and UK eye investigations into X over Grok’s lack of safeguards
For the past two weeks, the platform X has experienced a flood of non-consensual AI-manipulated nude images generated by xAI’s Grok chatbot. These images target an alarming range of women, including...
YouTube now lets you hide Shorts in search results
YouTube is updating its search filters to enable users to select Shorts or long-form videos exclusively, add a Popularity option, remove ineffective filters, and rename the sorting menu, addressing us...
Global memory chip shortage to drive up tech prices in 2026
A major shortage of memory chips is driving global prices to record heights, leading industry experts to forecast that hardware like laptops and smartphones will become significantly more expensive th...
Google transforms Gmail with AI Inbox and natural language search
Google has launched an AI Inbox for Gmail, AI Overviews in search, and a Proofread feature, alongside expanding access to other AI tools for all users. These updates aim to deliver personalized task o...
Snowflake to acquire Observe observability platform
Snowflake signed a definitive agreement on January 8, 2024, to acquire Observe, an observability platform built on Snowflake databases since inception, pending regulatory approval. The deal aims to in...
Disney+ to launch TikTok-style short-form video feed in the US
Disney announced at its Tech + Data Showcase event during CES 2026 that it will launch short-form video content on Disney+ in the U.S. this year to boost daily engagement by targeting younger users wh...
OpenAI acquires Convogo team to boost AI cloud efforts
OpenAI is acquiring the team behind Convogo, a platform that automates leadership assessments and feedback reporting for executive coaches, consultants, talent leaders, and HR teams. The deal hires th...
XBrew Lab unveils cartridge-free nitro coffee machine at CES 2026
XBrew Lab debuted its EverNitro countertop nitro beverage machine at CES 2026, offering nitro coffee enthusiasts an accessible option without cartridge waste or high costs by generating nitrogen direc...
