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Odyssey Robot, a startup presenting itself as a US drone manufacturer, lists its headquarters at a coworking space in Pasadena, California. A visit to the listed office, Room 18, revealed a nearly empty room with just three desks and chairs but no computers, chargers, or signs of active use. The company has positioned itself as an American drone company, likely to appeal to government or defense procurement preferences. The findings raise questions about the legitimacy and operational capacity of the firm. The Verge investigated the physical premises as part of broader scrutiny into the company's claims.
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing inadequate protections for underage users. Regulators say TikTok should automatically restrict minors' public accounts so their content is only visible to chosen contacts and not recommended to other users. The Commission also noted that even private accounts remain easily discoverable through other users' following lists. The EU is pressing TikTok to make these safety measures default rather than opt-in features.
Meta has introduced a new standalone app called Seller, designed to support buying and selling activity on Facebook. The app is part of Meta's broader strategy to innovate and expand the functionality of its original social network. Seller appears to be a dedicated spin-off of Facebook Marketplace, giving users a more focused platform for commerce. The move reflects Meta's ongoing efforts to deepen engagement and find new use cases within its core Facebook product.
Facebook is planning a major redesign aimed at preventing users from migrating to rival platforms like TikTok. The platform's head, Tom Alison, announced that Facebook will begin testing a 'reimagined experience' that launches users directly into a full-screen video feed upon opening the app. Meta has not revealed visuals of the new interface, but confirmed the rollout will initially target countries with strong video consumption habits. A broader expansion to the United States is being considered for the following year.
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