EU Orders Meta to Restore Rival AI Chatbot Access on WhatsApp
The European Commission has directed Meta to reopen WhatsApp to third-party AI chatbots to avert harm to competition.
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The European Commission has directed Meta to reopen WhatsApp to third-party AI chatbots to avert harm to competition.
Apple compressed its annual developer address to 76 minutes and left observers asking whether the promised Siri upgrades amount to more than marketing claims.
Meta deleted the code WIRED identified in the Meta AI companion app, then declined to explain the change or its plans.
Apple's developer conference opens with expected updates to Siri, iOS 27, and Apple Intelligence on the outgoing CEO's final stage.
A research group that includes Huawei Technologies completed full-parameter post-training of DeepSeek V4-Pro using 1,000 domestic Ascend 910C chips.
Starting June 4, new users in the state must confirm they are over 18 before downloading apps or making purchases.
SpaceX plans to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each in an offering that would value the company above one trillion dollars.
Starting June 4, new users in Texas must verify their age and obtain parental consent for minors before downloading apps or making purchases.
Minimum prices for 32GB DDR5 kits have climbed to $374.97 with no lower offers available, as AI hardware demand keeps squeezing supply for PC builders.
Florida accuses OpenAI and its CEO of releasing ChatGPT despite internal knowledge of risks to users.
Florida accuses OpenAI of releasing ChatGPT despite internal knowledge of user harm.
Nvidia's new family of chips targets 1 petaflop of AI performance in premium laptops and desktops from major makers this fall.
Microsoft returns to an Arm-based Nvidia processor for its flagship laptop after a costly earlier failure.
Microsoft returns to an Arm-based NVIDIA processor for its flagship laptop line after an earlier costly attempt.
The legacy app stays available as an optional download for users who need specific controls on RTX Pro and Quadro cards.
California’s AB 2047 would make it a crime to bypass mandated controls that prevent 3D printers from producing firearms.
Bloomberg has published interface sketches that reposition Siri at the center of the iPhone experience ahead of the expected WWDC reveal.
Apple is reportedly building the next iPhone experience around an updated Siri that appears earlier in the system.
Huawei stated that its next-generation semiconductors will reach production in five years and will be both feasible and affordable.
Trump Mobile stated that a third-party platform left customer phone numbers and home addresses publicly accessible and is still deciding whether to notify those affected.
Trump Mobile stated that personal details including phone numbers and home addresses became publicly accessible through an outside platform and is still deciding on customer notifications.
Trump Mobile admitted that a third-party platform left customer phone numbers and home addresses publicly accessible before the company took steps to contain the leak.
Anthropic told investors it will more than double revenue to roughly $10.9 billion in the second quarter and reach profitability for the first time since its founding.
Google's new AI agent combines Gemini models with an Antigravity harness and begins limited testing this week.
Google's new agentic assistant, built on Gemini and Antigravity harness, begins limited testing this week with direct Gmail access.
Google's new assistant runs nonstop on Gemini models and an internal agent framework, with direct access to user email.
Google's developer conference returns this week with expected updates across Search, Android, Gemini, and a closer look at Android XR smart glasses.
Google's developer conference returns Tuesday with expected news on Search, Android, Gemini, and a look at upcoming smart glasses.
Bloomberg reports that the revamped Siri planned for iOS 27 will let users choose how long their conversations are stored, with options that go beyond the temporary modes offered by most rivals.
Apple will let users set Siri conversations to vanish after 30 days, one year, or never, a move the company hopes will turn its privacy record into an advantage in AI.
Bloomberg reports that the forthcoming Siri app will let users pick between 30-day, one-year, or permanent retention for their conversations.
China’s National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen has deployed a 1.54-exaflops system that uses only Huawei-designed Armv9 processors, avoiding any reliance on restricted GPUs.
Josef Prusa warns that Bambu Lab's software includes an un-auditable network component that violates the AGPL and creates broad security exposure.
The U.S. regulator is examining whether the chip designer is tilting its licensing terms to benefit its new in-house manufacturing push.
YouTube now allows any user over 18 to submit a face scan so the platform can watch for unauthorized deepfakes of their appearance.
Any user over 18 can now submit a face scan and receive alerts when videos mimic their appearance on the platform.
LG's 2026 Gram laptop series launches today starting at $1,150, available directly from the company's website for portable computing needs.
A third-party mount enables attaching smartphones to the Steam Controller, promising hybrid gaming but limited by iOS and Android app support.
Canonical faces a sustained DDoS attack claimed by Iranian group 313 Team, disrupting the Ubuntu 26 release and highlighting vulnerabilities in open-source infrastructure.
Apple has discontinued its entry-level Mac mini, raising the starting price to $799 with 512GB storage and potentially sidelining budget-conscious developers.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences excludes AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar eligibility, amid growing AI use in Hollywood.
Hasbro's $600 Ultimate Grogu animatronic offers the most realistic life-size collectible of the Mandalorian's iconic character, available for preorder ahead of its 2027 release.
Smaug the Magnificent in Magic: The Gathering combines with the Ancient Red Dragon from D&D to create a treasure-powered combo that can end games in one turn.