WhatsApp’s New Group Chat Features Are Actually Pretty Smart
WhatsApp is rolling out three new features for group chats. The upgrades focus on identity, expression, and organization within our most chaotic digital spaces.
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Microsoft backs down on Exchange Online email limits after backlash
Microsoft has completely abandoned its controversial plan to impose strict daily recipient limits on Exchange Online mailboxes. The company faced significant pushback from customers who said the 2,000-recipient cap would break legitimate business workflows and integrations.
Roblox Makes Face Scans Mandatory to Chat. Will It Work?
Roblox is now forcing all users who want to chat to undergo an AI-powered facial age estimation scan. The platform, with 151 million daily users, is betting this tech will become a “gold standard” for safety amid a storm of lawsuits and skepticism.
Aurzen’s Z-Fold Projector is a CES Flex, But Who’s It For?
Aurzen is showing off a wild new portable projector at CES. The ZIP Cyber Edition uses a Z-shaped tri-fold design to collapse to about an inch thick, and it even rotates for vertical video.
Stellantis Italy Production Plunges 25% in 2025, Union Says
According to union data, Stellantis’s total vehicle production in Italy fell to 379,706 units in 2025. A late-year rebound prevented a steeper decline, but output is still down roughly half from 2023 levels.
Why This Tech Writer Switched From ChatGPT to Gemini
According to a new analysis, Google’s Gemini has surpassed ChatGPT for daily productivity tasks. The shift is driven by massive technical advantages and seamless integration into tools like Gmail and Google Drive.
California Wants to Ban AI Chatbot Toys for Four Years
A California state senator has introduced a bill to ban the sale of AI chatbot-enabled toys for four years. The move follows incidents where such toys gave dangerous advice to children. The bill’s fate is uncertain, facing potential veto from the governor.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang bags a $2 million engineering medal
Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been awarded the prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor. The award, announced at CES on January 6, comes with a $2 million prize and recognizes his lifetime of work in accelerated computing.
Toyota’s CES Warning: Tariffs Are Forcing a Defensive 2026
Toyota is sounding the alarm at CES 2026, predicting a tough year defined by price increases and a defensive posture. The automaker cites steep US tariffs on imports as the primary cause, forcing a major strategic shift.
DOE Drops $2.7B to Revive US Nuclear Fuel Production
In a massive push for energy security, the DOE has issued its first major production contracts under a new program. Centrus, Orano, and General Matter each get $900 million to build LEU and HALEU enrichment capacity over the next decade.