China’s livestreaming industry is reshaping entertainment, merging real-time performance, e-commerce, and social interaction. With over 5,000 studios and top streams drawing 100,000 viewers, it’s a $2B ecosystem fueled by algorithms and mobile culture — a...

Lieferando in Germany is cutting about 2,000 courier jobs by the end of 2025, replacing many with subcontractors who often offer worse pay and working conditions. This restructuring has sparked concerns among workers and unions about job security and decl...

Netflix has secured Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s untitled AI thriller, with Rachel McAdams replacing Anne Hathaway in the lead role. Co-written by Gordon-Levitt and Kieran Fitzgerald, the film explores AI’s impact on creativity. Produced by Rian Johnson and Ram...

1Password founders sold a $75M stake as part of a $100M secondary sale led by the Halo Fund, founded by Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and Accel partner Ryan Sweeney. The deal keeps 1Password’s valuation steady at $6.8B, the same as its January 2022 Series C...

Financial institutions including the Bank of England and IMF have warned of a looming AI investment bubble as tech stock valuations reach historic highs. They caution a sharp market correction could occur if investor optimism about AI’s potential wanes, r...

SoftBank Group is acquiring ABB's robotics division for $5.375 billion, marking a major step toward its vision of Physical AI—merging artificial intelligence with robotics to drive innovation. The deal, expected to close in mid-to-late 2026, bolsters Soft...

Instagram is exploring a dedicated TV app to expand its video reach and compete with YouTube. CEO Adam Mosseri highlighted this move as a response to shifting user behavior toward watching videos on TVs. The app will focus on Instagram’s popular vertical...

The European Union is stepping up efforts to protect children online by demanding tech giants like Apple, Google, Snapchat, and YouTube explain measures taken under the Digital Services Act. The focus includes preventing access to harmful content, control...

President Trump has threatened to impose massive tariffs on China after Beijing tightened controls on rare earth exports, critical for key industries. Trump declared there’s "no reason" to meet Xi Jinping unless China reverses these measures, escalating t...

Reddit lost 82% of its AI citations overnight as ChatGPT references to Reddit dropped from 29.2% to 5.3% in just days. This was caused by a Google indexing change limiting how many search results AI models can access, significantly reducing Reddit’s visib...

New York City has sued Meta, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok over claims their platforms addict youth and fuel a mental health crisis. The lawsuit accuses these companies of designing addictive features that exploit young users' psychology, leading to sleep...

Chinese scientists developed a self-adaptive interphase in all-solid-state lithium batteries that enables self-healing contact between lithium anode and solid electrolyte, eliminating the need for external pressure. This breakthrough promises safer, longe...

AI-driven healthcare startups dominate digital health funding in 2025, capturing 62% of venture capital with average rounds of $34.4 million—an 83% premium over non-AI firms. This trend reflects strong investor confidence in AI's ability to transform clin...

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance made a high-profile return to TikTok following a $14 billion deal securing TikTok's US operations under American ownership. Their posts signal increased political engagement on the platform amid regulator...

A new bamboo-based plastic developed by Chinese researchers matches the strength and durability of traditional plastics while fully biodegrading in soil within 50 days. Made entirely from bamboo cellulose through a non-toxic solvent process, this eco-frie...