Netflix leads 83rd Golden Globes with seven wins
Netflix secured seven wins at the 83rd Golden Globes, a performance that coincides with the company's strategic preparations to acquire Warner Bros.
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1163 storiesMeta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Meta has appointed former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman to help guide the company's strategy and execution.
inDrive rolls out in-app ads and grocery services in Pakistan
inDrive is rolling out in-app advertising across 20 markets and expanding grocery delivery to Pakistan to diversify revenue beyond its core ride-hailing business.
Instagram denies data breach despite security claims
Instagram denies a data breach occurred, stating it only fixed a bug allowing unauthorized password reset requests, contradicting claims that 17.5 million accounts were compromised.
Google introduces open standard to streamline AI-powered commerce
Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard that could soon streamline AI-powered shopping and payments for U.S.-based retailers.
Wing to expand drone delivery to 150 more Walmart stores
Wing is expanding its drone-delivery partnership with Walmart to 150 additional stores, aiming to eventually serve about 10% of the U.S. population.
Ozlo pivots to platform model with new SDK and Segotia acquisition
Sleepbuds maker Ozlo is transitioning into a platform provider, opening its SDK to third-party apps and acquiring neurotech firm Segotia to enter the medical device market.
Disney to bring short-form video to Disney+ this year
Disney will introduce short-form video content to Disney+ in the U.S. this year, aiming to increase daily engagement among younger users accustomed to quick clips.
VC Vanessa Larco predicts 2026 will be the year of the consumer
VC Vanessa Larco predicts 2026 will be the year of the consumer, driven by AI-powered concierge services and a shift away from enterprise-only investment strategies.
Google adds AI Inbox and search features to Gmail
Google is launching a personalized AI Inbox, search overviews, and a proofreading tool for Gmail, while making several previously paid AI features available to all users.
Apple names JPMorgan Chase as new Apple Card issuer
Apple has named JPMorgan Chase as the new issuer for the Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs in a transition expected to take up to 24 months.
Ford unveils AI assistant and next-gen BlueCruise tech
Ford announced an AI assistant hosted by Google Cloud and a cheaper, next-generation BlueCruise system, with eyes-off driving expected by 2028.
Roku plans to bring its Howdy streaming service to other platforms
Roku CEO Anthony Wood says the company intends to expand its $2.99 ad-free streaming service, Howdy, to platforms beyond its own ecosystem.
Skylight debuts Calendar 2 with AI-powered scheduling features
Skylight launched its Calendar 2 at CES 2026, featuring AI-driven scheduling and household management tools for its base of 1.3 million-plus families.
Google Classroom now generates AI-powered podcast lessons
Google has launched a new Gemini-powered tool in Google Classroom that generates podcast-style audio lessons, available to users subscribed to Google Workspace Education.
WhatsApp adds member tags and event reminders to group chats
WhatsApp is rolling out new group chat features, including customizable member tags, text-based stickers, and event reminders, to enhance user organization and interaction.
Spotify adds real-time listening and Jam requests to Messages
Spotify is adding real-time listening activity and Jam requests to its Messages feature, with broad availability expected by early February in supported markets.
Spotify lowers monetization thresholds for video podcasts
Spotify is lowering its video podcast monetization thresholds and launching new sponsorship tools and an API to help creators publish and monetize content more easily.
Roblox mandates facial verification for global chat access
Roblox is implementing mandatory facial verification globally for users to access chat features, following increased scrutiny over child safety and ongoing legal challenges.
Viral Reddit post exposed as AI-generated fabrication
A viral Reddit post claiming to expose food delivery fraud was revealed as an AI-generated hoax, highlighting the growing difficulty of verifying digital content.