ByteDance has bolstered its controversial video-generation model, Seedance 2.0, with advanced watermarking and intellectual property (IP) protection guardrails. This move precedes its global rollout amidst intense scrutiny from Hollywood studios.

DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, has launched its first 360-degree drone, the DJI Avata 360, directly challenging domestic rival Insta360 in a market segment now central to an escalating patent war. This new product marks a significant expansion for the company beyond traditional aerial photography.

Netflix has increased subscription prices across all its plans in the United States. This move comes as the streaming giant expands into new programming formats, including video podcasts and live sporting events.

Microsoft executives have instructed managers in key divisions, including its cloud unit and North American sales groups, to suspend new hiring. The Information reported this decision on Thursday, citing three employees with direct knowledge. Credit: UNSPLASH Managers were told to halt hiring for any new candidates who did not already possess a job offer. The reported reasons for this pause include the need to cut costs and boost margins. The hiring freeze is not company-wide

McDonald's deployed humanoid robots for a temporary greeting at the opening of its Shanghai Science and Technology Museum restaurant. The machines, supplied by Chinese firm Keenon Robotics, were part of a five-day trial.

Meta Platforms is laying off a few hundred people across multiple teams on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. These personnel reductions follow earlier reports suggesting broader company workforce adjustments. Credirt: UNSPLASH Previously, reports indicated Meta was planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce. Senior leaders were reportedly told to begin planning for potential reductions. The current round of layoffs is on

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's Google negligent for designing social media platforms harmful to young people. The verdict, totalling USD 6 million, is a bellwether for numerous similar cases. Credit: UNSPLASH The jury found Meta liable for USD 4.2 million in damages and Google for USD 1.8 million. These are small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies, each with annual capital spending exceeding USD 100 billion. The Los Angeles trial serves as a

Chinese self-driving technology developer WeRide plans to launch robotaxi services in Hong Kong and Singapore. The organisation also intends to introduce robobuses in Hong Kong, expanding its operations beyond mainland China. Credit: WeRide Senior Director of Public Relations and Marketing Maeve Zhang confirmed the planned entry into Hong Kong and Singapore. Zhang stated a safety operator would initially be on board vehicles in Singapore, complying with local regulations. The

Epic Games will eliminate more than 1,000 jobs, a decision following a decline in engagement for "Fortnite." These cuts represent the latest layoffs within the video game industry, which has seen stalled growth due to current economic uncertainty.

OpenAI is discontinuing its video generation tool Sora, the company said on Tuesday, in a surprise move by the ChatGPT maker, as it sharpens its focus on enterprise offerings ahead of a potential market debut later this year. The move involves winding down several Sora-related products.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new method for strengthening lab-grown muscles, leading to the creation of the fastest swimming biohybrid robot reported to date. This innovation addresses a significant limitation in biohybrid robotics.

Alibaba's international commerce division has launched Accio Work, a new agentic artificial intelligence platform. The "AI taskforce" is designed to autonomously manage complex business operations for small and medium-sized enterprises. Credit: ALIBABA INTERNATIONAL Accio Work offers plug-and-play functionality, deploying cross-functional AI teams without requiring coding or setup. This launch marks Alibaba's continued push into the global agentic AI sector. Alibaba Internati