In its continued effort to make social media a safer space for younger users, Meta has announced a new wave of safety features targeting teen accounts on Instagram, with plans to potentially expand them to Facebook Messenger in the future. According to a detailed blog post released by Meta, these updates focus primarily on improving direct message (DM) safety. Now, when teens receive messages from unfamiliar accounts, Instagram will display contextual details like when the account was created, along with clear safety tips and quick options to block or report the user. This aims to help ... Read More

After years of speculation, it seems the foldable iPhone is finally moving from rumor to reality. According to multiple new reports, Apple is preparing to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026 — and in a surprising twist, it may rely on none other than Samsung to make it happen. What We Know So Far A new report from a leading Korean news outlet, coupled with analysis from respected Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, points to Apple partnering with Samsung Display to develop the foldable iPhone's screen. Specifically, Samsung is expected to supply an advanced ... Read More

In celebration of World Emoji Day, Apple has rolled out a quirky and engaging new brain teaser—Emoji Game, available exclusively to Apple News+ subscribers in the US and Canada. The game transforms our everyday emoji habits into a clever word-guessing challenge and is Apple’s latest effort to expand its interactive content lineup within its news and gaming ecosystem. What Is Emoji Game? Emoji Game is a daily puzzle where players complete three short phrases by filling in blanks using emojis and genmojis (Apple’s personalized emojis). For example, the puzzle might g ... Read More

As artificial intelligence becomes central to everything from social media and search engines to virtual assistants and enterprise tools, tech giants like Google and Meta are making record-breaking investments to build the infrastructure needed to power it all — massive data centers being dubbed "AI factories." Google’s $25 Billion Bet on AI Infrastructure Google has announced a $25 billion investment to build new data centers and AI infrastructure across the PJM Interconnection — the largest electric grid in the United States, which spans 13 states inclu ... Read More

In a bold step toward redefining home internet experiences, Google Fiber has partnered with telecommunications giant Nokia to test a cutting-edge technology known as network slicing. Though this innovation has already seen early adoption in 5G networks by providers like Verizon and T-Mobile, this marks the first time a fiber internet provider is exploring its potential—and it could mean a game-changing shift in how customers manage their broadband performance. What Is Network Slicing? At its core, network slicing is a method that allows one physical internet connection to be d ... Read More

Meta is no longer just a social media company—it's quickly becoming one of the biggest players in the AI space. From powering intelligent chats across Facebook and Instagram to enabling real-time translations through smart glasses, Meta AI is now deeply woven into the digital experiences of over a billion users worldwide. What sets Meta AI apart? Unlike standalone AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini, Meta AI integrates directly into the platforms people already use daily—making it less of an app and more of a digital layer that enhances how users interact, create, and ... Read More