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In the fast-evolving world of media and entertainment, a subtle yet transformative trend has taken hold: the quiet splitting of businesses.

With so many threats lurking around every corner of the web, keeping your data safe can seem like an impossible feat these days.

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, data overload, and fleeting digital attention spans, big corporations are rediscovering the power of an ancient craft: storytelling.

People are slowly waking up to the fact that cyberbullying and cyberstalking can be very real dangers.

In early January 2026, the tech world buzzed with news of Tangle, a new social app launched by Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter) and Evan Sharp (co-founder of Pinterest).

In a landscape dominated by data-hungry AI giants, Moxie Marlinspike—the visionary cryptographer and founder of the encrypted messaging app Signal—has unveiled Confer, a groundbreaking AI service aimed at revolutionizing privacy in artificial intelligence interactions.

In a bold demonstration of AI's evolving role in software development, Michael Truell, the 25-year-old CEO of Cursor—an AI-powered code editor—announced on January 14, 2026, that his team had orchestrated hundreds of GPT-5.2 agents to autonomously construct a functional web browser from the ground up.

In late 2025, Meituan — China's leading super-app for food delivery, travel, and local services — made waves in the AI community by open-sourcing LongCat-Image, a groundbreaking bilingual (Chinese-English) foundation model for text-to-image generation and editing.

In the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, where billions in venture capital often dictate success, one Chinese startup stands out for its unconventional funding model.

Contrary to popular belief, SMS marketing still has a place in a world dominated by mobile apps and their push notifications.

Elon Musk rang in 2026 with a barrage of bold predictions on X, but one stands out as particularly groundbreaking — and plausible.

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and others can be both, a blessing and a curse.

As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off in Las Vegas this week in January 2026, Amazon is making its latest move in a calculated campaign to become the undisputed powerhouse of streaming video advertising.

If you use Instagram, you already know it’s a platform that can have a fabulous impact on traffic, engagement, and sales.