Google says AI now generates 75% of its new code, up from 25% in 2024
Engineers review and guide output while internal models handle generation, refactoring, and migration tasks
Dolby sues Snap over video codec patents tied to AV1 and HEVC
AV1 might not be as royalty-free as promised
Big Tech is finally on trial for how it built its algorithms
A teen is suing Meta, TikTok, and YouTube over algorithmic harm – and thousands more cases are waiting
Why it matters: When jurors in Los Angeles walk into a courtroom this week, they'll confront a question technology companies have long sidestepped: can a line of code, an algorithmic feed, or a design pattern cause psychological harm? The case, K.G.M. v. Meta et al., marks the first personal-injury trial to test whether social media platforms themselves – not just the people who use them – bear responsibility for the mental-health fallout of the digital age.
Snap settles landmark lawsuit over claims its app harmed teen mental health
Lawsuit targeting infinite scroll and algorithmic engagement features raises stakes for other offenders like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
New York City sues social media giants over youth mental health crisis
Lawsuit says algorithms keep kids hooked and anxious
Which two tech IPOs warned investors they might "never achieve profitability," but became wildly successful?
They warned investors they might fail – then crushed the market.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel takes a dig at Meta's history of copying Snapchat
Spiegel says he's now "VP Product @ Meta," jabbing at Zuckerberg's imitation strategy
Trolling 101 Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has taken a public jab at Mark Zuckerberg and Meta, updating his LinkedIn profile with an unexpected addition to his job titles. Alongside "loving husband and father of four boys," he now lists himself as "VP Product @ Meta." This tongue-in-cheek update clearly references Meta's history of replicating features that Snapchat first introduced.
Snap recalls drones due to fire risk, offers refunds to all users
The Pixy batteries are overheating, resulting in at least one minor fire
Snap is cutting 20% of its workforce and discontinuing products to combat financial challenges
Snap discontinues Pixy drone after just four months
Snapchat comes to the web after more than a decade of mobile exclusivity
Snapchat chatting and calling is now available on the web
Pixy is the first drone from social media turned camera company Snap
A friendly flying camera
Twitter and Snap saw record revenue growth in Q2
The two social giants are optimistic about their outlook
Snap CEO is happy to pay the 30% Apple tax, says Snapchat wouldn't exist without the iPhone
Apple has some supporters within the tech world
Snap's new Spectacles put augmented reality front and center
Snap's AR glasses are only for developers, for now
Snap's new Spectacles 3 target well-to-do influencers with $380 price tag
Neat for recording but not great as sunglasses
Snap beats growth expectations for Q3 2019 thanks to Android app relaunch
The company is adding users but investors are worried about its bet on AR for future growth
Snap's Spectacles 3 add second camera for depth perception, get $380 price tag
A questionable price hike at this stage of the game
Snapchat added 13 million new daily users in one quarter with a viral filter
The company is getting serious about its global expansion
Snap is working on premium Spectacles with dual cameras, $350 price tag
Snap's rumored AR-enabled Spectacles could arrive by year's end
Snap's PR firm sues 'influencer' for failing to promote Spectacles
Despite being paid $45,000 upfront
Snapchat source code leaks onto Github right as second quarter results are announced
Snap tries to just sweep the issue under the rug
Snapchat is shutting down peer-to-peer money transfer service Snapcash
You'll need to find another way to send money to friends on Snapchat
Snapchat launches its new and improved $150 Spectacles
Will it be more popular than the original?
Snapchat adds group video conferencing and friend tagging
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