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Google has refreshed Android Bench with Harbor-based evaluation, new model results, and more community input for Android-specific AI coding benchmarks.

HyperTexting reimagines web browsing by converting the open internet into a continuous, scroll‑able feed that feels like a social‑media stream. It aggregates articles, blogs, newsletters and podcasts into one vertical flow while letting creators publish straight to their own sites, blurring the line between traditional web navigation and platform‑centric feeds.

Phia is under fire after a Bloomberg investigation, cited by TechCrunch, alleges the startup engaged in “cookie stuffing,” falsely claiming affiliate credit for sales it never generated. The practice, which drops tracking cookies without a genuine click, could undermine trust with advertisers and expose the company to regulatory scrutiny.

Open‑source AI is rapidly overtaking the “rent‑the‑AI” approach, as Hugging Face’s CEO Clem Delangue explains: companies can now tap a shared repository of models and datasets that already powers about half of the Fortune 500. By adopting these freely available resources, enterprises slash licensing costs, gain full control to customize the models for their own data, and accelerate innovation without waiting on external vendors.

The European Commission has launched a formal breach case against Meta, accusing the company of violating the EU Digital Services Act through addictive design elements such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and highly personalized recommendation algorithms. If the Commission proceeds, Meta could face hefty fines unless it modifies these features for users across the EU.

Meta removed the AI‑driven Instagram tool after a wave of criticism, admitting the feature “missed the mark” and citing user feedback. The company emphasized its commitment to give creators control over how their public content is referenced, highlighting the privacy concerns that prompted the swift rollback.