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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google launches three new Gemini models amid absence of anticipated 3.5 Pro

Google has released three new artificial intelligence models: Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber. The launches expand the company's Gemini model lineup with a focus on lightweight and specialized variants. However, the continued absence of the anticipated Gemini 2.5 Pro model has drawn attention from observers and analysts. The missing release raises fresh questions about Google's broader AI development strategy and roadmap priorities.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Twitch Launches Parental Controls Letting Parents Manage Teen Accounts

Twitch has introduced parental controls that allow guardians to link their accounts with those of children aged 13 to 17. Parents can use these controls to prevent teens from going live and to disable Whispers, the platform's private messaging feature, blocking both sending and receiving of direct messages. Guardians will also receive a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, including channels watched and hours spent on the platform. The new tools give parents flexible options to manage and monitor how minors engage with the streaming service.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Google Unveils Gemini 3.6 Flash and Cybersecurity AI, Hints at Gemini 4

Google has announced new additions to its Gemini AI lineup, including the Gemini 3.6 Flash model and a cybersecurity-focused AI tool. The company also teased the upcoming Gemini 3.5 Pro, signaling a rapid expansion of its model portfolio. Most notably, Google revealed it is already training Gemini 4, its next major AI model. The announcements reflect Google's accelerating pace of AI development as competition in the generative AI space intensifies.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Judge approves Anthropic's $1.5B settlement with authors over AI training piracy

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion class action settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who alleged the AI company trained its models on copyrighted books without permission. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín signed off on the deal Monday, describing it as providing 'meaningful relief' to affected writers. Under the terms, authors will receive approximately $3,000 per book allegedly used without authorization. The settlement, described by the plaintiffs' law firm as the largest known copyright recovery in history, stems from a lawsuit originally filed by authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Instagram launches tool to replace music on existing posts without losing engagement

Instagram has introduced a new feature called 'Replace Audio' that allows users to swap out the music on their previously published posts. The tool enables updates to a post's soundtrack at any time after it has been shared. Crucially, any existing likes, comments, shares, and reach accumulated on the post are preserved during the audio change. The feature addresses a common pain point for creators who may need to update music due to copyright issues or personal preference.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need to be able to reach those audiences to justify creating their content in the first place. Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at. And platforms need to keep both parties relatively happy. Over the last few months, Instagram has added

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Orlando and Tampa Ahead of Q2 Earnings Call

Tesla announced the expansion of its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, Florida, sharing service area maps for both cities on X. The announcement came on the same day CEO Elon Musk was scheduled to discuss the Robotaxi program's progress during Tesla's second quarter earnings call. The company did not disclose fleet sizes or confirm whether customers could immediately hail a vehicle in either city. The timing of the announcement is seen as a signal of momentum to investors watching the company's autonomous vehicle ambitions.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Threads launches parental controls to monitor and limit teen usage

Meta's Threads has introduced a new suite of parental supervision tools aimed at giving parents and guardians greater oversight of teenage users. The features allow adults to monitor how much time teens spend on the platform each day. Parents can also set daily usage limits and configure sleep mode settings to restrict late-night access. Additionally, guardians will have the ability to manage their teen's privacy settings directly through the controls.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

US Warns of Sanctions on Chinese Open AI Models Over IP Theft Allegations

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the United States may impose sanctions on Chinese open AI models over alleged intellectual property theft. The statement signals a potential expansion of the Trump administration's broader efforts to curb China's progress in artificial intelligence. Bessent's remarks suggest the sanctions could specifically target open-source AI models developed by Chinese entities. This move would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing US-China rivalry over technological dominance in the AI sector.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Meta's AI Moderation Tool Wrongly Bans Facebook and Instagram Users

Meta deployed artificial intelligence to identify and ban accounts on Facebook and Instagram, but the system flagged and removed legitimate user accounts by mistake. Affected users reported losing access to their profiles without having violated any platform rules. When users attempted to appeal or resolve the issue, they found themselves navigating AI-driven support systems rather than reaching human reviewers. The situation highlighted growing concerns about the reliability of automated content moderation and the lack of human oversight in resolving errors.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Samsung to unveil wider Fold design at Galaxy Unpacked amid Apple foldable threat

Samsung is set to host a foldable-focused Galaxy Unpacked event where it is expected to announce new versions of its Fold and Flip smartphones. A key highlight is a redesigned Fold with a shorter, wider form factor, marking a significant shift from the company's traditional foldable design. This would be the second major change to Samsung's foldable lineup in under a year, following the launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold. The moves come as Apple is widely anticipated to enter the foldable phone market, increasing competitive pressure on Samsung to innovate. Leaks pointing to the wider Fold design have been circulating for several months ahead of the official announcement.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

TreeSize ends perpetual license support, pushes users toward subscription

TreeSize, a popular disk space management tool, has announced it will no longer renew support for users holding perpetual licenses unless they switch to a subscription plan. The company cited 'current economic conditions' as the reason behind the shift in its business model. Users who purchased a one-time perpetual license will lose access to ongoing support if they do not migrate to a paid subscription. The move reflects a broader industry trend of software vendors transitioning from one-time purchases to recurring revenue models. Existing perpetual license holders now face a choice between paying ongoing subscription fees or going without official support.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Light Launches Affordable Colorful Flip Phone From Motorola Razr Co-Creator

Light, a tech company co-founded by Kaiwei Tang, has launched a new flip phone described as colorful and budget-friendly. Tang previously co-created the iconic Motorola Razr, making him a notable figure in the flip phone space. The launch comes more than two decades after the original Razr debuted, a timeline that even Tang finds surprising. The new device signals a broader revival of the flip phone form factor in the modern smartphone market.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Light Phone launches minimalist flip phone aimed at users rejecting smartphones

Light, the company known for distraction-free devices, is developing a new flip phone following feedback from its user base. Cofounder Kaiwei Tang said many users — especially younger ones — not only wanted to avoid smartphone features but also disliked devices that resembled smartphones. This response came after Light released the Light Phone III, its most smartphone-like product to date, which featured a touchscreen, camera, and additional capabilities. The new flip form factor is designed to visually and functionally distance itself from conventional smartphones. The move reflects a growing demand among some consumers for phones that signal a deliberate break from mainstream smartphone culture.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google Launches Budget-Friendly AI Security Model to Detect and Patch Vulnerabilities

Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, an AI model designed to identify and fix security vulnerabilities quickly and affordably. Announced in a blog post on Tuesday, Google positions it as a cost-efficient alternative to larger, pricier AI security systems such as Anthropic's Mythos. The model is built on top of Gemini 3.5 Flash and will initially be made available to governments and trusted partners. It operates through CodeMender, Google's security-focused coding agent, which can invoke the model repeatedly at high speed and low cost. This approach allows the system to scan a broader range of code paths and uncover more vulnerabilities than traditional methods.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Snap reaches tentative settlement in youth social media addiction lawsuit

Snap has agreed to a tentative settlement in a lawsuit alleging that social media platforms cause harm to children and young adults. The case had been scheduled to go to trial later this month. TikTok previously settled its own portion of the same lawsuit with the plaintiff. The legal action is part of broader litigation targeting major tech companies over the addictive nature of their platforms on younger users. Details of Snap's settlement terms have not yet been disclosed.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

AI Music Platform Suno Suffers Data Breach Exposing 55 Million Users

AI music generation platform Suno has suffered a significant data breach affecting approximately 55 million users. A hacker gained unauthorized access to sensitive personal information belonging to Suno's customer base. The stolen data includes users' names, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The breach was flagged and reported through Have I Been Pwned, a well-known data breach notification service.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Stellantis to deploy Mobileye tech for hands-free driving across its brands by 2027

Stellantis and Intel's Mobileye announced Tuesday a partnership to bring Level 2 hands-free driving features to Stellantis vehicle brands. The rollout is set to begin in 2027, leveraging Mobileye's EyeQ system-on-a-chip for advanced driver assistance. The integration will also include Mobileye's Road Experience Management program, which crowdsources real-time data from equipped vehicles to build a global 3D map. The technology is designed to support hands-free, eyes-on driving and intelligent lane keeping, even on unmarked roads under specific conditions. Stellantis, the parent company of brands including Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and Peugeot, will apply the system across its portfolio.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Paramount Plans $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount has announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at approximately $111 billion. The proposed merger is being described as one of the largest and most significant transactions in Hollywood history. The deal would combine two of the entertainment industry's major media conglomerates under a single ownership. Details of the acquisition continue to emerge as the negotiations and regulatory processes develop.

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