X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’

The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones 

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter ‘Packs’

Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani

Anthropic’s next big bet is India — one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.

North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say

Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.

Anthropic and IBM announce strategic partnership

Anthropic’s Claude large language model family will be incorporated into some of IBM’s software development products.

Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust

This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.

One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built

By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.

Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse

The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launched a Mastodon server.