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ByteDance Halts AI Video Tool Over Copyright Fight

Technology

Mar 15, 2026

ByteDance Halts AI Video Tool Over Copyright Fight

ByteDance suspended the global launch of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Disney and Paramount Skydance sent cease-and-desist letters over alleged copyright infringement, according to Engadget. The tool launched in China, went viral within weeks, and triggered legal threats from two of Holl

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Meta Plans 20% Workforce Cut to Fund AI Push

Technology

Mar 15, 2026

Meta Plans 20% Workforce Cut to Fund AI Push

Meta plans to cut up to 20 percent of its 78,865 employees, a reduction that would eliminate more than 15,000 jobs and rank as the company's largest layoff since its 2023 "year of efficiency" purge, according to Reuters. The cuts are designed to offset the massive cost of Meta's AI infrastructure bu

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Technology

Mar 15, 2026

Spotify Taste Profile Lets You Edit the Algorithm

Spotify is letting Premium subscribers directly edit the algorithm that powers their recommendations. The new Taste Profile feature, announced by co-CEO Gustav Söderström at SXSW, gives users full visibility into the data model behind Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Spotify Wrapped, according to

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The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art

Technology

Mar 14, 2026

The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art

The U.S. Supreme Court has effectively cemented the current legal stance that purely AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted. By declining to hear an appeal in Stephen Thaler's case, the highest court upheld lower court rulings that require human authorship for copyright protection, leaving creators

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iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16e: What's new on Apple's latest $599 handset

Technology

Mar 14, 2026

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16e: What's new on Apple's latest $599 handset

Apple's new iPhone 17e, maintaining its accessible $599 price point, delivers significant upgrades over its predecessor, the iPhone 16e. Key enhancements include a powerful A19 chip, double the base storage at 256GB, and the long-awaited integration of MagSafe technology for improved wireless chargi

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The Analogue Pocket Returns This Week With a Tariff Price Hike

Gaming

Mar 14, 2026

The Analogue Pocket Returns This Week With a Tariff Price Hike

The highly anticipated restock of the Analogue Pocket, the retro handheld console, is imminent, but it comes with a price increase to $240 from its previous $220. The company attributes this hike directly to renewed tariffs. This development highlights the ongoing impact of trade policies on consume

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Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo

Technology

Mar 14, 2026

Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo has officially launched, priced at a surprisingly aggressive $599, and early reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Positioned as Apple’s first true budget laptop, the Neo directly targets entry-level buyers previously considering Chromebooks or low-cost Windows PCs. This move si

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Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

Technology

Mar 14, 2026

Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

AI powerhouse Anthropic has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to challenge its unprecedented designation as a "supply chain risk." This aggressive move comes after Anthropic refused the Pentagon's demands to modify its AI models for applications like mass domestic s

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Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall

Technology

Mar 14, 2026

Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall

Apple's highly anticipated smart home display, codenamed J490, has reportedly been delayed until later in 2026. This postponement stems from ongoing challenges in completing an extensive artificial intelligence overhaul of its Siri virtual assistant, which is critical for the device's functionality,

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ByteDance Halts AI Video Tool Over Copyright Fight

Meta Plans 20% Workforce Cut to Fund AI Push

Spotify Taste Profile Lets You Edit the Algorithm

The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16e: What's new on Apple's latest $599 handset

The Analogue Pocket Returns This Week With a Tariff Price Hike

Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo

Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall