After announcing earlier this year a framework for an open AI ecosystem, the nonprofitCreative Commons has come out in favor of “pay-to-crawl” technology — a…
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Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital |
In Brief Posted: 12:32 PM PST · December 15, 2025 After a surge of VC investments from the 2021 bubble failed to yield strong returns…
Merriam-Webster names 'slop' the word of the year |
11:47 AM PST · December 15, 2025 AI’s impact on our social media feeds has not gone unnoticed by one of America’s top dictionaries. Amidst…
Gift guide: 's favorite things |
We’re tech journalists. We have a lot of opinions. Throughout the year, we’re constantly trying out new products, and trust us — we’re a hard…
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members |
10:00 AM PST · December 15, 2025 Meta’s social network Threads is expanding the number of topics available through its newer communities feature, the company…
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February |
11:19 AM PST · December 15, 2025 Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially…
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users |
8:58 AM PST · December 15, 2025 Zoom released its AI assistant to the web today as part of its AI Companion 3.0 release. The…
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal |
8:28 AM PST · December 15, 2025 In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Netflix recently announced its plans to acquire Warner Bros.…
Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more |
8:26 AM PST · December 15, 2025 RIP to Facebook Messenger’s desktop app. The native app for Mac and Windows is no longer available to…
Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps |
7:13 AM PST · December 15, 2025 Snapchat announced on Monday that its end-of-year Recaps are rolling out to users, giving them a look back…