Snapchat Quick Cut: Your Videos, Ready in Seconds Snapchat just made video editing faster and more fun with its new Quick Cut tool. Designed for creators and casual users alike, Quick Cut lets you automatically combine clips, add music, and create polished videos in seconds. Whether you’re looking t...

Billionaire Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Head Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman has officially been confirmed as the new administrator of NASA, ending months of political back-and-forth. His appointment, approved by the Senate this week, comes after President Donald Trump initially withdre...

Meta Halts Third-Party VR Licensing Program Meta has officially paused its initiative to license Horizon VR software to third-party headset makers. The move marks a shift in strategy as the company doubles down on developing its own VR hardware and software ecosystem. Initially announced in April 20...

Lawmakers Scrutinize Data Centers’ Rising Energy Use Democratic senators are calling out major tech companies over their data centers’ soaring electricity consumption. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Richard Blumenthal recently sent a letter to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, dema...

Amazon AGI Sees Leadership Shake-Up Amazon is overhauling its artificial general intelligence (AGI) leadership as it navigates increasing competition in the AI space. Rohit Prasad, who has steered Amazon’s AGI initiatives and played a pivotal role in Alexa and Nova AI models, is stepping down next y...

Video Game Hardware Sales Hit Historic Low in November Video game hardware spending in the US saw a dramatic decline this November, totaling just $695 million—a 27% drop from 2024, according to market research firm Circana. This marks the lowest November spending on gaming consoles since 2005, when ...

Senators Sound Alarm Over AI Toys’ Safety Risks AI-powered children’s toys are sparking intense scrutiny after reports revealed some devices can provide unsafe or explicit advice to kids. Topics ranging from sexual content to instructions on dangerous household items have raised alarms among parents...

Oscars to Stream Free on YouTube Starting 2029 Exciting changes are coming for film fans: the Oscars will be available to stream for free on YouTube starting in 2029. The deal, confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will run through 2033, giving viewers worldwide access to one...

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Could See Major Restrictions Tesla may have to scale back its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system if a new Democratic bill passes. The legislation, introduced by Senator Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), aims to limit where partially autonomous vehicles like Tesla’s Level 2 systems c...

Billionaires Push AI Data Centers Into Space Tech billionaires are taking their love of space beyond exploration, eyeing orbit as the next frontier for AI data centers. In 2025 alone, six massive data center proposals emerged, each requiring gigawatts of energy. On Earth, these centers demand land, ...

Wikipedia at 25: Why Trust Matters More Than Ever Wikipedia will mark its 25th anniversary this January, and the milestone comes amid rising scrutiny. The online encyclopedia has evolved from an often-dismissed source to one of the most widely cited repositories of knowledge on the internet. Yet, it...

Warner Bros Discovery Stands Firm Against Paramount’s Bid Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is urging its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s latest $108 billion offer, despite it being significantly higher than Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid. The WBD board, led by CEO David Zaslav, insists that Para...