Nuno R. B. Martins, PhD

Apple Adjusts ‘Available Now’ Claim for Apple Intelligence Features

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Apple has removed the “available now” claim from its Apple Intelligence webpage following a recommendation from the National Advertising Division (NAD), which reviews the truthfulness of national advertising. The NAD found that Apple’s previous promotion misleadingly suggested that all AI-powered features—such as Priority Notifications, Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration—were available at the launch of […]

Nissan Plans Plug-In Hybrid GT-R by 2030

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Nissan has announced plans to launch the next-generation GT-R, known as the R36, by 2030, opting for a plug-in hybrid powertrain instead of a full electric vehicle. According to Nissan’s chief planning officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, the new GT-R could be powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine similar to that of the 2025 Nissan Armada, coupled […]

Instagram Launches Edits: A New Video Editing App to Rival CapCut

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Instagram has officially launched Edits, a free video editing app designed to compete directly with TikTok’s CapCut. Available now on both iOS and Android platforms, Edits offers a suite of advanced editing tools tailored for content creators. Features include AI-generated animations from still images, green screen capabilities, and subject cutouts. Additionally, the app provides project […]

Instagram Co-Founder Testifies on Zuckerberg’s Control Post-Acquisition

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In a recent testimony during the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Meta, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom revealed that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg viewed Instagram as a threat to Facebook’s dominance. Systrom alleged that after Facebook’s acquisition of Instagram in 2012, Zuckerberg deliberately limited Instagram’s growth by withholding resources and cutting key feature integrations. This included […]

Google Faces Antitrust Remedies in Search Monopoly Case

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered the remedies phase of its antitrust case against Google, focusing on the company’s dominance in the search engine market. The DOJ argues that Google’s practice of paying billions to secure default status on platforms like Apple’s Safari creates a self-reinforcing cycle that stifles competition. To address this, […]