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Instagram Users Allege Mass Account Suspensions And Attribute The Issue To AI Moderation

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

For several weeks, Instagram users have voiced frustration over a surge in seemingly unjustified account suspensions and bans. While there’s no confirmed explanation, many believe AI moderation tools might be responsible. Meta has not provided an official comment when approached. User Complaints Mount Over Unexplained Instagram Bans and Ignored Appeals Posts on platforms like Reddit […]

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U.S. Court Rejects Apple’s bid to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit over iCloud

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Manuel

On Monday, a California district court rejected Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the company of violating antitrust laws by requiring users to back up essential data and settings exclusively through its iCloud service. Lawsuit Alleges Apple Restricts Rivals from Offering Full iCloud Alternatives The suit also claims Apple blocks third-party cloud

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Google Plans To Expand AI Fraud Detection And Security In India

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Google has introduced its Safety Charter in India to strengthen AI-driven tools for detecting fraud and tackling scams in its largest market outside the U.S. Digital fraud in India has been rising sharply. According to government data, scams involving the UPI instant payment system jumped 85% last year, totaling nearly ₹11 billion ($127 million). The

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Prompt Training Helps Users Interact With AI More Naturally

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

Modern generative AI models are capable of producing everything from images to software applications, but the quality of their results heavily relies on the prompt given by the user. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a new method to help everyday users learn how to craft effective prompts and enhance their interactions with generative

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Plasma-powered Armpit Gadget Aims to Replace Traditional Deodorant

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Ana Manuel

Your underarm sweat isn’t what causes odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by bacteria as they break down the sweat’s fatty acids. A new device claims to eliminate the smell without deodorant by using plasma to destroy those bacteria. Dr. TaeHo Lim and Dr. JungChi Seo at Hanyang University in South Korea developed the

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Instagram is Experimenting with a Feature that Allows Users to Repost Content

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Instagram is currently testing a repost feature, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. This development isn’t unexpected, as the platform has been seen working on such a feature since 2022. A few users have already noticed the repost option on their accounts, with one mentioning that it allows sharing both their own posts and

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Tilting E-Quad Zips Through Traffic Like a Motorcycle

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

In 2014, French e-mobility firm AEMotion set out to merge motorcycle agility with the safety of a four-wheeler. Now, after extensive prototyping, its two-seat tilting vehicle is available for pre-order ahead of next year’s production. The unnamed “microcar” will feature four wheels and tilting technology that lets it lean into turns like a motorcycle. Over

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The App Store’s New AI-Powered Tags are Now Available in The Beta Version

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Apple’s initiative to enhance App Store discoverability through AI-driven tagging is now active in the iOS 26 developer beta. However, these tags are not yet visible on the public App Store and do not currently influence its search algorithm. Naturally, any upcoming App Store update brings speculation about how changes might affect app search rankings.

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WhatsApp is Introducing Advertisements to its Status Screen

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

After years of offering its services ad-free, WhatsApp is now set to introduce advertisements within the app. Specifically, these ads will appear only on the Status screen — WhatsApp’s version of Instagram Stories. Much like Instagram, where ads show up after viewing a few stories, WhatsApp will begin displaying ads once users scroll through several

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DARPA Achieves New Milestones in Wireless Power Transmission

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Envisioning a future where laser beams take the place of traditional power lines, DARPA’s Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has achieved groundbreaking records in transmitting higher amounts of power over greater distances without wires. Rising Energy Demands in Military and Humanitarian Operations Reliable power is vital for military and humanitarian missions, prompting major

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