Internet

X gives free blue check to big follower accounts

Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter—and the platform's famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn.

Business

Apple explores making personal robots: Report

Apple engineers are working on making personal robots, a report said on Wednesday, just weeks after the iPhone-maker abandoned its efforts to develop an electric car.

Consumer & Gadgets

Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: Industry tracker

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday.

Internet

Google yanks California news sites over proposed law

Google on Friday said it is testing removing links to California news sites for some users in the western US state as legislators mull making the online search giant pay for connecting people to news.

Business

AI companies are courting Hollywood: Do they come in peace?

Artificial intelligence is coming to Hollywood—but is Hollywood ready for it? OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is meeting with entertainment industry players, including executives at talent agencies and film studios, ...

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