Google has started embedding digital watermarks into images edited with generative AI in Google Photos. As of this week, photos altered using the Reimagine feature in Magic Editor on Pixel 9 devices will carry a unique digital watermark to enhance transparency. Reimagine, introduced in 2024, allows users to modify photos using AI-powered tools, creating more […]

Thomas Shedd, the newly appointed director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS) and former Tesla engineer, has outlined an AI-first strategy for the General Services Administration (GSA), sources tell WIRED. During a Monday morning meeting, Shedd emphasized transforming the agency to operate more like a startup software company, prioritizing automation and data centralization across federal agencies. […]

Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee has been found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul appeals court, marking a significant legal victory for the tech giant’s leader. The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court ruling, dismissing all charges related to a 2015 merger that prosecutors alleged was orchestrated to […]

Microsoft is bringing a long-awaited feature to iPhone users—seamless phone integration within the Windows Start menu. Previously an Android-exclusive, this update allows iPhone users to check messages, calls, and battery status directly from their PC, eliminating the need to open the Phone Link app. Microsoft is expanding its Start menu phone integration to iPhones, allowing […]

President Donald Trump announced that Microsoft is negotiating to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to Bloomberg. Trump noted “great interest in TikTok” and hinted at multiple bidders vying for the app. In 2020, under Trump’s administration, Microsoft and Oracle competed to acquire TikTok when the Chinese-owned app faced a potential U.S. ban. Recently, Trump signed […]

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) seeks expanded regulatory authority over Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the cloud computing sector. Following a 16-month investigation, the CMA’s preliminary findings suggest that the cloud services market “is not working as well as it could.” The investigation focused on AWS and Microsoft, which control 30-40% […]

YouTube has unveiled an exciting lineup of experimental features exclusively for Premium subscribers. These features, accessible via YouTube New, allow users to explore innovative tools before they expire. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, including a sneak peek into YouTube updates and a Premium discount for Google One subscriptions. 3 New Experimental YouTube Premium Features […]