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In a bold prediction, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared his vision for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates social interactions, potentially outnumbering human relationships. Speaking at the Stripe Conference, Zuckerberg argued that AI companions—whether friends, therapists, or business agents—will soon become integral to how people connect, addressing a growing gap in human relationships.

The podcasting industry has been quietly booming, but traditional estimates have significantly undervalued its true scope. For years, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), a key reference for market sizing, pegged the U.S. podcasting market at $2.4 billion for 2023, focusing solely on audio advertising revenue in the United States. While this figure is substantial, it paints an incomplete picture, ignoring critical revenue streams and global markets. In 2024, a more comprehensive analysis reveals that the global podcasting market is worth a staggering $7.3 billion—roughly three times the IAB’s estimate.

The internet’s wildest memes are stepping into the ring! Announced on Steam, Brainrot Animals Fighting is the first full-fledged fighting game built around the chaotic, absurd cast of viral meme creatures. Forget your typical fighters—these are the likes of Tralalero Tralala, Bombardiro Crocodilo, and Tung Tung Tung Sahur, transformed from TikTok fever dreams into fully playable characters with flashy ultimates, slick animations, and devastating combos.

In a bold move to enhance user security, Microsoft has announced that all new accounts will now be passwordless by default, relying instead on biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint scanning or facial recognition. This shift, reported by BleepingComputer, marks a significant step in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to modernize and secure its ecosystem.

Instagram has unveiled an innovative feature called Lockable Reels, allowing creators to share password-protected video content with select audiences. This marks a shift in how social media platforms balance visibility with exclusivity, offering a fresh way to engage fans and foster a sense of belonging. The feature was first tested by Instagram’s own Design team and officially launched by global superstar The Weeknd, who used it to share an exclusive clip from his upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, accessible only with the secret code “ICANTSING.”

The TON (The Open Network) ecosystem continues to expand its gaming frontier with the launch of Empire’s Battle, a new Telegram-based game that blends steampunk aesthetics, RPG elements, and blockchain-driven tokenomics. Announced on May 13, 2025, this game invites players into a retro-futuristic world where they can mine NFTs, earn Quark tokens, and engage in a community-driven economy—all powered by the TON blockchain.