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 TikTok Introduces 'Footnotes': Crowdsourced Fact-Checks to Make Videos More Reliable The US TikTok users are now beginning to see community fact-checks, known as Footnotes, appearing directly under videos. TikTok's 'Footnotes' appear under videos, offering US users context for reliable content. Image: TikTok In today's dynamic digital landscape, where misinformation presents a significant and pressing concern for users worldwide, the leading short-form video platform, TikTok, is rolling out a pivotal new feature: "Footnotes." This innovative tool is designed to enhance the authenticity of videos by integrating community opinions and verified context directly onto the content. Starting in the coming week, US TikTok users will begin to see these crowdsourced fact-checks appear on their feeds. Today, TikTok officially announced the widespread availability of its community fact-check feature, aptly named Footnotes. This initiative empowers the community ...

Microsoft Rolls Out Age Verification for UK Xbox users: What Changes for Gaming & Social? Xbox UK users who don't verify their age by early 2026 will face limitations accessing social features like game invites. Illustration: Tech Bird The landscape of online gaming is evolving, and Xbox, a major contender in the gaming world, is taking a significant step towards enhanced user safety. Microsoft has now introduced new age verification measures for its Xbox users in the UK. This proactive move is in direct compliance with the UK Online Safety Act, which is set to become fully effective in early 2026. For Xbox users in the UK, this means a new requirement to verify their age – confirming they are 18 or older – to maintain full access to all Xbox features. While this process is currently encouraged, it will become mandatory in 2026. Why Xbox is Introducing Age Verification In a recent development, Microsoft has partnered with Yoti, a trusted identity verification service, to implem...

 Microsoft Recall blocked by Brave & AdGuard: What it means for your privacy Brave browser and AdGuard have moved to block Microsoft's Recall AI tool due to privacy concerns. Microsoft Recall's dashboard, showing the active "Saving snapshots" feature that raises digital privacy concerns. Image: Microsoft Microsoft Recall, a controversial AI feature designed to provide a "photographic memory" of your PC activity, is once again at the center of privacy concerns from prominent security entities. Initially released in May 2025 for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, this innovative yet contentious tool is now facing blocks from Brave browser and AdGuard. Both companies have taken action to disable this new AI feature on their platforms, citing significant privacy concerns, following a similar block previously implemented by Signal in May. The Re-emergence of Concern: Brave and AdGuard Join the Fray The core functionality of Microsoft Recall involves taking freq...

Adobe's new revolutionary AI audio tool lets you transform any sound into realistic effects The new Composition Reference feature in Adobe Firefly also lets you upload a video as a reference for improved video generation. Adobe Firefly's revolutionary AI audio tool generates custom sound effects from text or voice. Image: Adobe  The creative landscape is continually evolving, and at the forefront stands Adobe, a major innovator in the digital content creation arena. Adobe is now rolling out a significant upgrade to its Adobe Firefly platform, introducing a groundbreaking AI audio tool. This revolutionary feature is set to redefine how creators approach sound design with AI, allowing you to effortlessly transform any recorded noise into stunningly realistic sound effects. This isn't just a minor update; it's a pivotal moment for AI filmmaking tools and an immense benefit for all content creators. Generating Realistic Audio with Intuitive AI Power This new AI audio tool, ...

See Everything: Copilot Vision AI's new full-screen scanning arrives!  The new Desktop Share feature for Copilot Vision AI on Windows is now available to all Windows Insider users. Image: Microsoft Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI has just received a groundbreaking update, granting it full access to your Windows screen. This means Copilot is now capable of understanding everything you've selected for its analysis – a truly major leap forward for Microsoft's Copilot AI vision. Previously, Copilot was limited to viewing just two applications simultaneously, but now it can seamlessly share your complete screen content. This exciting new Copilot feature is currently rolling out to users enrolled in the Windows Insider program. In a recent blog announcement, Microsoft officially unveiled this significant update to its Copilot vision AI, enabling it to understand your entire screen's context. The company has aptly named this enhancement "Desktop Share," allowing y...

 E Ink Transforms AI PCs: Your touchpad is now a Low-Power E-Reader for On-Device AI The E Ink company is integrating its ePaper technology into Intel AI PCs. E Ink touchpad on AI PC displays an AI summary, showcasing ePaper innovation. Image: E Ink In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is consistently deepening its integration across various devices. A groundbreaking development comes from E Ink, the pioneer in ePaper display technology, as they introduce an innovative touchpad solution for laptops. This new epaper touchpad is designed to serve as a dedicated home for AI applications and assistants, seamlessly blending advanced functionality with familiar e-reader technology. E Ink's Groundbreaking Collaboration with Intel for AI PCs Today marks a significant announcement from E Ink , a recognized leader in ePaper technology. The company has officially revealed the integration of its cutting-edge technology directly into the touchpads of Intel AI PCs...

 Boost Your Coding Productivity: Cursor Launches Web App for AI Coding Agent Management This new Cursor Web App lets you assign coding tasks, bug fixes to AI and merge it into your projects, but comes with pricing. Image: Cursor The world of software development is undergoing a significant transformation, and at its vanguard is Cursor. The company, widely recognized for its viral AI coding editor, has just unveiled a groundbreaking web application. This innovative platform empowers developers to seamlessly manage sophisticated AI coding agents directly from their browser, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of human-AI collaboration in programming. In a recent announcement yesterday, Cursor introduced a new web app for AI coding agent management, designed to streamline the coding process. This powerful tool allows users to easily send natural language requests to AI agents, whether assigning complex tasks or seeking answers to challenging codebase questions. Once the AI prov...