Shutterstock will pay USD 35 million to resolve charges from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The online provider of stock photography, graphics, and videos was accused of misleading consumers about its subscription plans and making cancellations difficult. This settlement aims to provide "full relief" to consumers harmed by the New York-based company's billing and cancellation practices. Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg The FTC alleged Shutterstock failed to disclose that it

Meta Platforms is rolling out a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp. This initiative aims to address prevalent data privacy concerns surrounding AI interactions. Credit: META Incognito chats will be powered by Meta's private processing technology, ensuring conversations remain invisible. This includes preventing the company itself from accessing the chat content. The company stated in a blog post, "Your conversations are not save

LinkedIn plans to cut approximately 5% of its global workforce, according to individuals familiar with the matter. This reduction affects approximately 875 full-time workers globally (5% of its more than 17,500 global full-time employees) and signals a wider trend of staff reductions across the technology sector.

China’s robotics organisation, Unitree, has unveiled the GD01, a mecha-style machine described as the world’s first production-ready, optionally manned robot. The GD01 features stable bipedal walking, strong force output to topple walls, and a quick switch to quadruped mode for movement across rough terrain. Credit: UNITREE ROBOTICS Built from high-strength alloy for civilian transport applications, the GD01 weighs 500 kilograms with a pilot on board. Its starting price is 3.

The head of the European Commission called for increased protection for children against "addictive designs" on social media platforms such as TikTok, Meta, and X. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU's executive Commission, raised the possibility of an age limit for teens accessing these platforms.

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple US offices, protesting the company’s recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their computers. This action precedes planned staff reductions. Credit: UNSPLASH The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers, encouraged staff to sign an online petition against the technology. They questioned, "Don't want to work at the Employee Data Extraction Factory?" This protest is the

Online fashion retailer Shein has accused rival Temu of "industrial scale" copyright infringement, while Temu contends Shein is using legal action to suppress competition. A trial began at London's High Court. Credit: UNSPLASH This case is part of a worldwide legal dispute between the rapidly expanding companies. It holds potential implications for platform practises, supplier relations, and intellectual property enforcement across global e-commerce. Shein alleges Temu utilis

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least USD 15 million in damages. She accuses the South Korean technology giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. Credit: DUA LIPA/ INSTAGRAM The lawsuit alleges Samsung featured a copyrighted image of Lipa on the front of cardboard boxes for televisions sold at retail. This allowed the company to benefit from what appeared to be her endorsement of the produ

President Donald Trump is visiting China, accompanied by a delegation of prominent US business leaders, a White House official stated. The visit aims to facilitate mutual trade and investment between the two nations.

A dedicated fan has created a working robot version of Rocky, the beloved alien character from Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel, "Project Hail Mary." Leviathan Engineering recently showcased the tabletop robot, which can talk and give fist bumps.

Some schools and universities affected by an April cyberattack on the educational tool Canvas have reached out to the hacking group responsible, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. Their aim is to prevent the release of stolen student data. Credit: UNSPLASH The hacking group ShinyHunters, known for data theft and extortion, claimed responsibility for the breach in a website post. It stated roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data was stolen from nearly 9,000 school

Alibaba is preparing to unveil the integration of its artificial intelligence platform, Qwen, with the online marketplace Taobao, a move reportedly slated for 2026, according to a source familiar with the decision. This strategic move aims to transform shopping experiences by driving consumer interactions through conversations rather than traditional keyword searches.