Spotify will begin labeling AI-generated artists with “AI Persona” profile tags and ban their music from its editorial and algorithmic recommendations, the company announced on Tuesday. In mid-September, Spotify users will see “AI Persona” badges appear on some artists’ profiles that signal the artist’s identity is AI-generated, instead of representing…
Ranking the Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2026
Solawave Neck & Chest Rejuvenating Mask for $349: While this mask is fairly comfortable, it can take a little finagling to secure around your neck. It is easy to use, but I didn’t see results on any of my neck lines. The rechargeable battery also doesn’t last long, and I…
I tried using an iPad for all my school work and learned a big lesson
Ah, the age-old question at this point. Can you actually do all your schoolwork on an iPad or any other tablet? As a PhD student, I get asked this question at least three times a semester, either by incoming students, students looking to upgrade their tech, or even by parents…
Signed up for Klaviyo? Dozens of advertisers may have seen your password
Newly revealed security research found that until recently, marketing tech giant Klaviyo was inadvertently sharing the sign-up information of its new customers, including their passwords, with outside advertisers. Sam Jadali, a security researcher and co-founder of cybersecurity startup Melurna, told TechCrunch that the web form on Klaviyo’s sign-up page was…
A data breach at shipping giant Ceva Logistics is rippling across banks, retailers, Steam gamers, and beyond
Ceva Logistics, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics giants, has been hacked. Several companies that rely on Ceva for shipping their products to their customers say that their personal information was also stolen in the breach. The cyberattack on Ceva is affecting at least eight warehouses across Europe…
Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero
Three years after settling a trade secret lawsuit, electric aircraft company Archer Aviation now owns its former rival, Wisk Aero. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing has agreed to sell Wisk Aero and two other subsidiaries to Archer in exchange for an ownership stake in the company, according to…
YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
YouTube announced on Monday that new creators will have to meet higher thresholds to begin earning money from ads and subscriptions. Creators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the…
Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
Social media companies like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation over claims that they intentionally designed their products to be addictive to minors. According to a report from Reuters, San Francisco’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied these platforms’ attempt to defend themselves…
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the “personal superintelligence” systems Meta AI is building. The ideas in the post aren’t totally new. A version of the essay ran in the Wall Street Journal two weeks ago, and he’s talked about…
Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
Jeff Bezos is reportedly attempting to join the club of very rich Americans buying stakes in U.K. soccer teams. Bezos, alongside others including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is looking to buy at least a 30% stake in the English soccer team Liverpool at a £1.35 billion valuation (around $1.8 billion),…