As a platform viewed by millions, if not billions of users around the world, YouTube has a responsibility to its audiences. This is why the company has policies and rules in place that dictate what kind of videos are or aren’t allowed. But now, it looks like YouTube has agreed to a settlement with US President Donald Trump to the tune of $24.5 million. YouTube agrees to Trump settlement The settlement comes from a lawsuit Trump filed against YouTube back in 2021....

YouTube Music is one of the most popular music and podcast streaming services globally. The app offers automatic sorting of music uploaded to YouTube. The automatic sourcing already allows users to discover more tracks, including reditions, audiobooks, covers, etc. To make things even better, YouTube Music may soon get a new Daily Discover feed. This aims to make the discovery process more seamless. This is a feature that Spotify doesn’t have....

Most smartphone makers tend to release security patches every month or every couple of months. We know, sometimes updating your phone is a hassle, but if there was ever a good reason to stay on top of updates, it would be because of this: a major OnePlus OxygenOS vulnerability has been found , one that could put a lot of OnePlus users at risk. A major OnePlus OxygenOS vulnerability has been found According to a report from cybersecurity firm Rapid7 , it discovered a major vulnerability in the OnePlus OxygenOS mobile platform....

Meta has reportedly won its antitrust case against the FTC, a case that the US regulator brought against the social media giant back in 2020 . At the time that the case was initially being brought forward, the FTC was suing Meta over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging that Meta was a monopoly and stifling competition. Meta denied these claims back in May. This sort of thing has worked before, though....

AI is making its way more into our lives than ever. We’re seeing it being applied to various products and services, so it’s really no surprise when Verizon announced earlier this year it would integrate Google’s Gemini AI into its customer service chatbot . Unfortunately, the experience has been less than stellar. Verizon’s AI customer service isn’t that great You would think that having AI, with access to Verizon’s knowledge database, would be perfect for the role of customer service, right?...

Last time when you wanted to withdraw money from a bank, you’d have to go to the counter and speak to someone in person. Then ATMs came along, which reduced the need for human interaction, but banks aren’t stopping there. According to a report from the Financial Times , banks in Europe are expected to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes over. Banks to cut jobs in favor of AI We can’t say that this news comes as a surprise....

Google recently hit a snag in its testing cycle when the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update caused major issues for some Pixel users. Less than 24 hours after release, Google had to pull the update from its servers. Multiple users were reporting constant crashes and even endless bootloop cases. Now, Google is pushing out a quick fix: Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1. This soft-bricking problem specifically affected Pixel devices that had the “Enable desktop experience features” developer option toggled on before the installation....

Social engineering fraud methods are becoming more sophisticated. Google is addressing this issue by expanding a critical safety feature for Android users in the United States, directly targeting a common scam tactic where criminals impersonate trusted institutions—like banks—and trick victims into sharing their phone screen while on a call. This type of fraud relies on generating a false sense of urgency and panic. The goal is to induce victims to open financial apps and inadvertently reveal sensitive login or transfer information....

These days, our internet is honestly so fast that differences in speed become imperceptible. This doesn’t mean there are no differences; it’s just that sometimes they’re not big enough for us to really notice. That being said, all our phones come with support for WiFi, but in terms of performance, does the Apple iPhone fare better against Android ? That’s what Ookla set out to try and find out in its speed test ....

Apple is gearing up to launch its iPhone 17 models, possibly at its hardware event in September. There will be a new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air model this year, replacing the “Plus” variant. In the midst of this, a new report sheds light on the new OLED display tech for its 2028 iPhones. The company is apparently considering tandem OLED , which debuted on last year’s premium iPad Pro models....

When Apple launched its latest MacBook Air refresh, it introduced a new Sky Blue finish option. Now, according to tipster Majin Bu Official, they claim that Apple could bring the Sky Blue finish to the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 Air in Sky Blue Majin Bu Official had recently shared the color options for the iPhone 17 Air . This included a black, silver, light gold, and light blue finish....

Battlefield 6 is inching closer to launch, and to keep players engaged following the second open beta weekend, EA and its Battlefield Studios teams have added new content to Battlefield 2042 as part of update 9.2. Battlefield 2042 didn’t have a very strong start, but over the years, it got plenty of updates that pushed it into a much better place with the gaming community. This latest update is an attempt to keep that momentum going a little longer, even though the game’s successor is now just under a couple of months away....

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most powerful smartphones you can buy in 2026. In fact, it is currently listed on our Best Android Phones list as the best phone you can buy. With its sleek titanium frame, curved AMOLED display, and $1,299 price tag, it deserves some serious protection (and personalization). Whether you’re after rugged drop protection, a slim clear case that shows off the design, or must-have accessories like chargers, screen protectors, and MagSafe-compatible grips, we’ve rounded up the best Galaxy S25 Ultra cases and accessories to help you get the most out of your new flagship....

Not a fan of the price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series? If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative but don’t want to go down the Galaxy A-series route, then you’re in luck. According to a report from Korean publication FN News, they claim that Samsung could release the Galaxy S25 FE early . Galaxy S25 FE could see early launch Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 FE globally last September. However, in its home market of South Korea, it was only released in November 2024....

In the ongoing saga of the U.S.-China tech rivalry, a new twist has emerged. China’s Cyberspace Administration has reportedly banned Chinese tech companies, including giants like Alibaba and ByteDance, from purchasing a specific, custom-made Nvidia AI chip . This move comes despite these companies having already placed orders for thousands of the new RTX Pro 6000D chips . Nvidia designed this product specifically for the Chinese market. The decision is the latest development in a high-stakes back-and-forth between the world’s two largest economies over control of high-end AI technology....

Elon Musk surprised everyone a few years ago when he announced he would be buying X (formerly known as Twitter ). But then, Musk went on a firing spree, laying off a ton of employees, including former Twitter executives. Naturally, some of these execs weren’t thrilled and sued Musk over severance pay. Fast forward to today, Elon Musk and the former Twitter execs have agreed to settle for an undisclosed amount....

Every now and then, we see weird phones pop up out of nowhere. Back in 2020, one such device popped up: the Escobar Phone. This was a foldable phone that was supposedly inspired by the infamous Pablo Escobar. However, a video from tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee quickly exposed that the Escobar Phone was nothing but a scam . The Escobar Phone scam comes to an end Now, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California, the CEO behind the company that sold the phone has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering....

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra’s arrival is right around the corner, and we have a bunch of exclusive images and videos to share with you, as we’re waiting for the tablet to become official. We have a bunch of Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra images & videos to share with you We managed to get our hands on both renders of the upcoming tablet, in both colors, and various other promo materials for it....

As is typical for flagship phones, the Galaxy S25 series was the first to get One UI 8 . The company has also been expanding the firmware’s availability to more Galaxy phones. Now, the Galaxy S25 lineup is getting its first post-One UI 8.0 update (based on Android 16 ). Primarily, this OTA brings the security patch for the month of October 2025. Owners of the international variants of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ , and Galaxy S25 Ultra can now grab this release....

The global smartphone market shipped a total of 320.1 million units in Q3 2025, as per Omdia’s latest report . This resulted in a 3% year-on-year growth, but more importantly, it signals recovery from the muted performance in the first half of the year. Samsung secured the top spot by shipping 60.6 million units, while Apple is in second place. Global smartphone market shipped 320.1 million units in Q3 2025 Multiple challenges weighed down the first half of 2025....