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Opera has launched a new AI feature in its browser that allows users to manage tabs using natural language commands. This tool enables actions like grouping, pinning, bookmarking, and closing tabs by simply typing a request. Users can access the Aria command bar by pressing Ctrl + / or Cmd + /, then enter instructions such as “Group all video tabs” or “Bookmark all open tabs.” Opera clarified that all processing for these commands takes place on the user’s device, so no data is sent externally for command interpretation. The feature supports commands that are site-specific or category-specific. For example,…

As X continues to face challenges with advertisers and recently even filed a lawsuit against a group for its advertising boycott, the platform is now making significant changes to its payment structure for creators. Previously, creators earned a portion of the ad revenue generated from ads displayed in their post replies. Now, however, X has announced it will compensate creators based on the level of engagement they receive from Premium users on the platform, moving away from an ad-driven model. This adjustment means that creators will benefit from posts that spark interaction, potentially changing the types of posts that gain…

Amazon has introduced new AI-powered technology for its fleet of electric delivery vehicles, aiming to streamline the package retrieval process and help drivers efficiently prioritize packages. Known as Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR), this vision-based system uses visual cues to indicate which packages are intended for delivery at each stop. Through the VAPR system, packages for the current stop are highlighted with green circles or red lights, providing drivers a clear visual signal to identify the correct items without needing to shuffle through their cargo. Amazon believes this will eliminate the hassle of stopping and searching for relevant packages, improving efficiency…

Google is enhancing its visual search tool, Google Lens, by introducing the ability to answer questions about videos in near-real time. This new feature allows users to capture a video of their surroundings and ask questions about objects of interest within the video. Available for both Android and iOS users who have the Google app installed, this update enables Lens to analyze videos and provide relevant information. According to Lou Wang, Google’s Director of Product Management for Lens, the feature relies on a specialized version of the Gemini AI model, which helps interpret the content of videos and respond to…

Agence France-Presse (AFP), a leading global news agency, has alerted French authorities about a possible data breach after experiencing a cyberattack last week. In a brief announcement on Saturday, AFP, which operates in 260 cities across 150 countries, stated that the attack impacted part of its news delivery services to clients. While the full scope of the breach remains unclear, the agency confirmed that their technical teams are actively working to address the incident in collaboration with the French National Agency for IT Systems Security (ANSSI). AFP’s statement reads, “Our technical teams, alongside experts from ANSSI, are working to analyze…

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a concept many tech companies, like OpenAI, are eagerly pursuing, aiming to develop systems that could benefit all of humanity. With OpenAI raising $6.6 billion to inch closer to this goal, it’s clear that AGI is a big deal. Yet, what exactly AGI means remains a mystery to many – even to some of the top experts in the field. Fei-Fei Li, a world-renowned AI researcher often referred to as the “godmother of AI,” recently shared that she is also uncertain about what AGI really is. Speaking at Credo AI’s Responsible AI Leadership Summit, Li…

MoneyGram, a major player in global money transfers, is facing a prolonged service outage caused by a “cybersecurity issue” that has disrupted its operations for several days. The U.S.-based company, which serves over 50 million people in more than 200 countries, has yet to provide full details of the incident but says it’s working to resolve the situation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), MoneyGram acknowledged that it had identified a cybersecurity problem affecting some of its systems. Initially, the company had referred to the disruption as a “network outage.” According to their latest update, they launched an investigation…

TikTok is taking a bold step into the search ad space, directly challenging Google by allowing advertisers to target its search results page. The company has launched its new “TikTok Search Ads Campaign,” a keyword-based advertising solution that gives brands control over how they appear in users’ search results. Although ads have already been present on TikTok’s search results page, the new feature empowers brands to strategically position their content, capitalizing on TikTok’s growing role as a search engine. As users increasingly rely on TikTok to discover new products and ideas, the platform is giving advertisers a valuable opportunity to…

Spotify is rolling out its AI-powered playlist creation tool to additional markets, including the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand, after launching it initially in the U.K. and Australia for Premium users. This new feature, still in its beta phase, is available on both Android and iOS platforms. The AI Playlist tool allows users to generate personalized playlists by simply typing out prompts. For example, typing in a phrase like “a romantic playlist for date night” will create a custom selection of tracks that fit the mood. Users can refine their playlists further by adding additional prompts or mixing genres,…

Just one day after third-party app stores were officially allowed on iPads in the European Union, Epic Games has announced that the Epic Games Store is now available for installation on iPadOS. However, to access it, users must reside in an EU country and have an Apple account registered in that region. This rollout is a result of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to promote fair competition and market transparency. Over the past year, the European Commission has labeled several tech giants as “gatekeepers” due to their control over essential platform services. iPadOS, the operating system…