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OpenAI’s AI-powered video creation app, Sora, is now rolling out to Android users in several regions, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Sora first debuted on iOS in September, where it quickly climbed to the top of the App Store charts, gaining over one million downloads within its first week. With its expansion to Android, experts anticipate a fresh wave of users and another major spike in downloads as OpenAI broadens its reach. The Android release mirrors the functionality of the iOS version, offering features such as “Cameos,” which lets users create AI-generated videos of…

A new conflict has emerged between Amazon and the AI search startup Perplexity, centered around the latter’s AI-driven shopping assistant, Comet. Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity, demanding that it stop allowing users to deploy Comet on Amazon’s marketplace, claiming the feature violates its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet failed to properly identify itself as an automated agent when browsing or purchasing items, which the company says goes against its platform rules. Perplexity revealed the dispute in a blog post titled “Bullying is not innovation,” accusing Amazon of trying to stifle AI progress. The startup said…

Concerns are growing in Washington over the cybersecurity practices of Flock Safety, a company that manages one of the largest license plate surveillance networks in the United States. Two lawmakers are pressing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the company for allegedly failing to protect sensitive data collected from its vast network of cameras. In a recent letter to FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) demanded an inquiry into Flock Safety’s apparent lack of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) — a key security measure that prevents unauthorized users from accessing accounts even if…

Tutoring has long been one of the most effective ways to boost a child’s academic performance — yet only a small fraction of students in the U.S. actually benefit from it. According to a 2023 survey of major school districts, less than 10% of children receive any form of tutoring, largely because of its high cost. Traditional tutoring can easily run into hundreds or even thousands of dollars each month, putting it out of reach for many families. Enter Super Teacher, a growing education startup founded by Tim Novikoff, a former Google product manager and experienced educator. His company’s mission…

Indian automaker Tata Motors has addressed multiple cybersecurity flaws that left confidential company data and customer information exposed online. The vulnerabilities, which affected its E-Dukaan platform — an online marketplace for purchasing spare parts for Tata’s commercial vehicles — were identified and reported by cybersecurity researcher Eaton Zveare. Tata Motors, based in Mumbai, manufactures passenger cars, commercial trucks, and defense vehicles, and operates in over 125 countries. According to Zveare, the issue stemmed from exposed private keys embedded within the web source code of the E-Dukaan portal. These keys provided direct access to Tata Motors’ Amazon Web Services (AWS) account,…

Apple is preparing to roll out a new digital passport ID feature for its Wallet app, giving U.S. travelers the ability to use a virtual form of identification at select TSA checkpoints. This long-awaited update was first previewed during the announcement of iOS 26, marking another major step toward turning Apple Wallet into a complete digital identity hub — not just a place to store payment cards or boarding passes. At present, Apple Wallet already supports driver’s licenses and state IDs in 12 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, covering nearly one-third of all U.S. license holders. However, the company’s plan…

Microsoft has unveiled a new digital assistant named Mico, a friendly and expressive AI character designed to accompany users within its Copilot ecosystem. Revealed during the company’s Copilot Fall Release event, Mico serves as the “face” of Microsoft’s growing AI presence — a lively, colorful blob that reacts, listens, and interacts with users in real time. The name Mico, derived from “Microsoft Copilot,” represents the company’s effort to give artificial intelligence a more personal and approachable identity. According to Microsoft, Mico offers a “warm and customizable” experience, displaying different colors and expressions depending on the user’s tone and interaction style.…

Instagram has rolled out a long-awaited update that allows users to revisit the Reels they’ve watched in the past. The new “Watch History” feature lets you scroll back through previously viewed videos, making it much easier to find clips you didn’t get the chance to save or like. This update mirrors a similar option that has been available on TikTok for quite some time, and it’s designed to solve a common frustration among Instagram users — losing track of a Reel they enjoyed but didn’t bookmark. Instagram’s Head, Adam Mosseri, explained in an announcement, “Have you ever tried to find…

OpenAI has officially acquired Software Applications, Inc., the company behind Sky, a next-generation AI interface for Mac computers designed to act as a digital companion across daily tasks. Although Sky hasn’t yet been publicly launched, it was created to integrate seamlessly into the user’s workflow — assisting with writing, coding, scheduling, and other everyday activities. Much like AI-powered browsers, the tool can view what’s on your screen and interact with applications directly, effectively becoming a hands-on virtual assistant. This acquisition highlights OpenAI’s ambition to bring its artificial intelligence deeper into both consumer experiences and professional environments, particularly on Apple’s Mac…

Google Meet has rolled out a new AI-driven virtual makeup feature, designed for those moments when you’d rather skip the real makeup but still want to look your best on camera. The update aims to enhance users’ appearance in meetings and brings Google Meet in line with competitors like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, which already offer similar virtual beauty tools. The feature includes 12 customizable makeup styles, available under the “Appearance” tab within the “Portrait touch-up” section. This section, introduced back in 2023, originally focused on basic visual improvements like skin smoothing, eye whitening, and light correction. With the latest…