Author: Zainab

Memes are a new way of sharing information with each other. They are no longer considered a screenshot from any video or movie. People relate themselves to a meme: a shared memory, a funny incident, or any thought or feeling. It is considered a new way to communicate.  Google is launching a new feature, inside Google Photos, Me Meme, that allows users to convert their photos into meme-style images. As announced by Google: This new feature will help users create content using a preset template, without involving any third party, and share it with their friends and family. Google Google…

Rivalry between Beijing and Washington is a familiar story. The sole cause of the ban on TikTok in the United States was its parent company, ByteDance. As this is a Chinese company, and as per China’s law, companies have to share users’ personal information with the government. The United States is concerned about the access to the personal information of its citizens by the Chinese government. As per the Reuters report, to avert the American ban, a new company has been created, which is named TikTok USDS Joint Venture. The agreement was finalized by ByteDance and TikTok’s owner, in which…

Telenor Group has decided to exit Thailand’s telecom market after signing a deal with Arise Digital Technology Company Limited, after selling 30.3% shares in True Corporation, for 39 billion Norwegian Crowns ($3.92 billion). Initially, 24.95% of True’s share will be sold at THB 11.70 per share. Both companies have agreed to a mutual put/call option to sell the remaining 5.35% after 2 years of the initial sale, at either the same or the prevailing market price. Telenor Group invested in TAC (Total Access Communication) in 2000, which grew to dtac in 2025, one of Thailand’s well-known mobile operators. In 2023,…

If you see an AI version of your favourite content creator while scrolling through your feed, while sipping a coffee. Don’t be surprised. It is the new feature that YouTube is working on. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced new AI-powered tools that will help content creators generate an AI-powered version of themselves for shorts. According to the CEO, this will give creators full autonomy over the AI content to create content according to their liking.  YouTube Shorts have seen a sharp rise in their popularity, and AI has also become a central pillar of technology. The company has decided to…

The notion that AI has taken over the world is no longer a topic for the future; it is a reality. OpenAI is aware of this and is leveraging it to show ads in user conversations. According to the company: It will begin test trials in the United States, marking a step toward generating revenue. The reason for this move was mainly users’ privacy, experience, and a broader impact on the AI industry in the future. Company This initiative reflects the financial pressure across the AI industry, as development and operating costs rise. What OpenAI Has Announced and What Is…

Overview of YouTube’s New Parental Tools YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows parents to manage their teenagers’ accounts, specifically for short videos. This announcement was made in the mid of January 2026 in the family update section on the YouTube blog. This feature allows parents to supervise the time their children are spending on YouTube by applying clear limits. In recent times, there has been a concern about activity and screen time consumption on digital platforms like YouTube, especially among teenagers. This change is a extenstion of the control parents have on the viewing habits of their children.…

Introduction To Intel’s New Chip and Its Purpose In early 2026, Intel introduced the Intel Core Ultra Series 3, a new line of processors based on its Panther Lake architecture. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Core Ultra Series 3 represents Intel’s first product designed with a primary focus on artificial intelligence workloads. The platform is manufactured using Intel’s 18A process, a next‑generation semiconductor technology that the company has highlighted for its potential performance and efficiency improvements. As stated by Intel: Panther Lake combines performance and efficiency cores and includes enhancements aimed…

What Apple Creator Studio Is  Apple has launched Apple Creator Studio, a subscription‑based service that combines multiple professional content creation applications and enhanced features into a single monthly or annual plan. Officially announced in January 2026 and available in the App Store beginning January 28, the service marks a strategic shift in how Apple packages and monetizes its creative software ecosystem. The service is priced at $12.99 per month or $129 annually, with a discounted student rate of $2.99 per month, and is accessible on Mac, iPad, and iOS devices.  Included Tools & Apps While the apps continue to be available for…

Meta Inc. recently announced a job reduction of its Reality Lab workforce, hitting roughly 10% of the employees, which is affecting around 1500 workers. Reality Labs is responsible for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) initiatives that include the Quest headset, Ray-Ban smart glasses, and Horizon Worlds. The set of interconnected digital spaces where people work, play, and interact through digital avatars. When Facebook rebranded as Meta in 2021, Reality Labs was the central initiative of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for immersive computing, representing a long-term investment in an ambitious future where digital and physical realities intersect. However, the…

The analysis is based on recent developments in the U.S.-China tech relations and the semiconductor industry. What’s Unfolding Chinese customs authorities have told the agents and domestic tech firms not to allow Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips in the country and to avoid purchases unless necessary. The U.S. government has recently allowed limited exports of the same chips to China under strict conditions designed to prevent military use and safeguard U.S. technological leadership. Beijing’s restriction, which is not yet a formal law but a regulatory directive, may include exceptions such as for academic research and could be adjusted as part…