Society

Tiktok

EU Charges TikTok Over Addictive App Design

The European Commission has formally charged TikTok with violating the Digital Services Act, citing concerns that the app’s design encourages compulsive use. Regulators argue that...

Bill Gates and Steven Sinofsky

Microsoft Figures Cited in Newly Released Epstein Files

Newly unsealed documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein investigation reference Bill Gates and former Windows chief Steven Sinofsky. The files contain draft notes, emails...

USA congress

Senators Propose New Rules to Curb Scam Ads

Two U.S. senators have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. The proposal would require companies to verify advertisers...

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Europe Intensifies Scrutiny of X

French authorities have raided the Paris office of X and summoned Elon Musk as part of a widening investigation into alleged algorithm abuse and illicit...

school classroom

Rethinking Education for a Critical Future

Experts from multiple scientific fields are calling for schools to embed critical thinking skills from the earliest years of education. They argue that independent reasoning...

Technology

Samsung Expands Its Gaming Lineup for 2026

Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs and new Odyssey G6 gaming monitors will launch with NVIDIA G‑SYNC compatibility, aiming to deliver smoother motion and reduced visual artifacts...

US, China Decline Military AI Pledge

A global summit on military AI governance ended with only 35 of 85 participating nations signing a non‑binding declaration on responsible AI use. The United...

AI Tackles Erdős Problems

New results from a collaboration between developer Neel Somani and OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 Pro suggest that AI systems may now contribute original reasoning to long‑standing mathematical...

Firefox Adds New AI Controls

Mozilla is introducing a dedicated set of AI controls in Firefox to give users more choice over how artificial intelligence appears in their browsing experience....

Samsung Expands G‑SYNC Support Across 2026 Displays

Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey gaming monitors now include NVIDIA G‑SYNC compatibility for smoother, tear‑free gameplay. The new lineup introduces higher refresh rates, improved...

Telia and Lyse Form Joint Network Venture

Telia and Lyse have agreed to merge their Norwegian mobile radio access networks into a jointly owned company. Both operators will continue to run independent...