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WhatsApp to Launch Advertisements Within Its App for the First Time

WhatsApp will introduce ads exclusively in its Updates section, marking a major shift for the platform while emphasizing user privacy protections.

Par Marcus Chen • 16 Jun 2025 • 3 MIN

WhatsApp announced on Monday it will begin displaying advertisements within its app for the first time.

The Unsettling Emergence of the Before-and-After Tragedy Meme

A new meme format pairing everyday videos with tragic outcomes is spreading across social media, evoking a mix of discomfort and poignancy.

Par Jordan Miller • 3 MIN

Scale AI, founded in 2016 by Alexandr Wang, provides data annotation services to clients including Microsoft, Cohere, Etsy, and OpenAI.

Meta Explores Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in AI Data Startup Scale AI

Meta is reportedly in advanced discussions to invest billions in Scale AI, a company specializing in data annotation and cleansing to support artificial intelligence development.

Par Marcus Chen • 3 MIN

Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledges the audience during a presentation held at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters.

Apple Unveils Redesigned iPhone Software and Integrates New AI Features

Apple introduced a fresh software design for its devices alongside new artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at enhancing user experience.

Par Mei Lin • 4 MIN

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YouTube Revises Moderation Guidelines to Prioritize Free Expression

YouTube has updated its moderation approach, advising content reviewers to weigh freedom of expression more heavily than potential harm when deciding whether to remove videos.

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Apple Maps features hiking trails in popular parks and lets users design personalized routes.

Planning Your Vacation Made Easy with Mobile Map Apps

Explore how Google Maps and Apple Maps have evolved into powerful travel planning tools, helping users discover, save, and organize destinations right from their smartphones.

3 MIN

Apple Maps features hiking trails in popular parks and offers tools to design custom routes.

Planning Your Vacation Made Easy with Smartphone Mapping Apps

Discover how Google Maps and Apple Maps have evolved into comprehensive travel planning tools that help you explore, bookmark, and organize your trips directly from your phone.

3 MIN

Eric Trump (left) and Donald Trump Jr. clarified that the family business is not affiliated with the "Official $TRUMP Wallet."

Trump Family Divided Over Launch of New Cryptocurrency Wallet

A new website promoting an official Trump cryptocurrency wallet sparked family discord, highlighting competing crypto ventures within the Trump business network.

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Elias Andersson in his workshop with the Printax rifle, a firearm he developed to innovate while living on a secluded island.

3D-Printed Firearm Emerges from the Remote Aland Islands in the Baltic Sea

On the isolated Aland Islands, a local innovator merges traditional Nordic hunting heritage with modern 3D-printing technology, illustrating how American firearms culture influences enthusiasts worldwide.

3 MIN

The Federal Trade Commission’s Washington headquarters, which recently issued inquiry letters to leading advertising and advocacy organizations.

FTC Probes Alleged Coordination Among Ad and Advocacy Groups in Boycott Efforts

The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether a dozen advertising and advocacy organizations breached antitrust laws by collaboratively boycotting advertisers to avoid hateful online content.

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For an upcoming menu at Next in Chicago, ChatGPT generated text and images describing a dish from a fictional chef named Jill: 'caviar-infused crème fraîche ice cream served in a delicate, wafer-thin potato tuile shaped like an eggshell.'

Can Artificial Intelligence Transform the Culinary Arts?

Chefs are beginning to harness AI chatbots to craft innovative recipes, design menus, and enhance dining experiences.

3 MIN

How AI Is Transforming Software Development and Challenging Coding Skills

Since ChatGPT's debut, AI has sparked concerns beyond writing and education, now fundamentally reshaping software engineering. As AI tools take over coding tasks, experts warn this shift may erode programmers' skills and creativity, raising questions about the future of coding professions.

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WhatsApp to Launch Advertisements Within Its App for the First Time

The Unsettling Emergence of the Before-and-After Tragedy Meme

Meta Explores Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in AI Data Startup Scale AI

Apple Unveils Redesigned iPhone Software and Integrates New AI Features

More in This Category

YouTube Revises Moderation Guidelines to Prioritize Free Expression

Planning Your Vacation Made Easy with Mobile Map Apps

Planning Your Vacation Made Easy with Smartphone Mapping Apps

Trump Family Divided Over Launch of New Cryptocurrency Wallet

3D-Printed Firearm Emerges from the Remote Aland Islands in the Baltic Sea

FTC Probes Alleged Coordination Among Ad and Advocacy Groups in Boycott Efforts

Can Artificial Intelligence Transform the Culinary Arts?

How AI Is Transforming Software Development and Challenging Coding Skills

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WhatsApp to Launch Advertisements Within Its App for the First Time

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Meta Explores Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in AI Data Startup Scale AI

Apple Unveils Redesigned iPhone Software and Integrates New AI Features

YouTube Revises Moderation Guidelines to Prioritize Free Expression