The European Commission has closed a Digital Services Act (DSA) investigation of a rewards feature in TikTok Lite by accepting commitments from the social media giant to permanently withdraw the feature from the EU. The TikTok Lite “task and reward” mechanism, launched in France and Spain earlier this year, lets users earn points for doing […]
Elon Musk confirms Tesla ‘robotaxi’ event delayed due to design change
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed Monday earlier reports the company was delaying its robotaxi reveal, explaining it was because he requested an “important design change to the front.” Bloomberg News reported last week Tesla was pushing the event to October. It had been aiming for an August 8 event. The company did not immediately respond […]
Euro 2024 trophy: Name, what it is made of, how heavy and tall it is, worth and design explained
After a month-long football extravaganza, Euro 2024 will conclude on July 14 when 24 teams are whittled down to the last two aiming for glory. The prestigious trophy will be awarded following the final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, but just what is the story behind the name, design and weight of the eye-catching piece […]
Photo-sharing startup Retro spots Google Photos copying its idea and design
You know you’ve made it as a startup when the Big Tech companies start ripping you off. That appears to be the case with Retro, the popular photo-sharing app that’s gained a following among those who appreciate the ability to share photos and videos more privately with friends and family. The company was recently caught […]
Duolingo acquires Detroit-based design studio Hobbes
Language-learning app Duolingo has made its second acquisition in the design space following its 2021 IPO. On Tuesday, the company announced that it’s completed a deal to buy the Detroit-based animation and motion design studio Hobbes. The studio had already been working with Duolingo on several features, including its newer product, Duolingo Music, and other […]