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YouTube Snap and TikTok settle a major school social media addiction case while Meta heads to trial

YouTube Snap and TikTok settle a major school social media addiction case while Meta heads to trial

YouTube, Snap and TikTok have settled the first school-district case scheduled for trial over allegations that social media platforms worsen youth mental health. The claims came from Kentucky’s Breathitt County School District, while Meta Platforms must still face trial alone on June 15 in federal court in Oakland. Terms were not disclosed. The lawsuit is a bellwether for roughly 1,200 similar school district suits, including California cases numbering in the thousands.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
China richest woman Zhou Qunfei rose from teenage factory shifts to glass empire powering Apple Tesla and Musk

China richest woman Zhou Qunfei rose from teenage factory shifts to glass empire powering Apple Tesla and Musk

Zhou Qunfei, China’s richest woman, went from rural Hunan factory shifts after leaving school at 15 to building Lens Technology, a precision manufacturing powerhouse. From a risky glass-screen printing workshop in 1993, her company grew into a critical supplier for Apple and later expanded its materials expertise into electric vehicles, AI hardware, smart cockpit systems, robotics and even aerospace-linked applications. A state banquet seat between Tim Cook and Elon Musk underscored how manufacturing giants now shape global tech supply chains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Indian and Chinese business leaders push deeper tech and trade cooperation in Shanghai to match India’s growth drive

Indian and Chinese business leaders push deeper tech and trade cooperation in Shanghai to match India’s growth drive

Indian and Chinese industry representatives met in Shanghai, hosted by the Consulate General of India, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation focused on trade, investment, and technology. Consul General Pratik Mathur highlighted India’s “Viksit Bharat” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” priorities, including resilient supply chains, ease of doing business, digital public infrastructure, and manufacturing competitiveness via Production Linked Incentive schemes. Eastern China was flagged as a key partner for industrial ecosystems, investment scaling, and technology collaboration, with interest across advanced manufacturing, green tech, digital economy, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
US CEOs line up for Trump Xi summit chasing China approvals from Meta to Tesla and BlackRock

US CEOs line up for Trump Xi summit chasing China approvals from Meta to Tesla and BlackRock

A delegation of more than a dozen U.S. CEOs will join President Donald Trump on his May 14-15 summit with China’s Xi Jinping, but this time the visit is built around “tangible asks” rather than big trade announcements. Companies including Tesla, Meta, Mastercard, Visa, BlackRock, Illumina and others are seeking regulatory approvals, market access and investment openings amid tougher scrutiny of U.S. tech, shifting export controls and political tension. Officials say the summit is meant to unlock stalled conversations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Uber to open two engineering campuses in India aiming for nearly 10000 staff by 2027

Uber to open two engineering campuses in India aiming for nearly 10000 staff by 2027

Uber is planning to open two new engineering campuses in India, targeting close to 10,000 employees by the end of 2027. The expansion is designed to strengthen product development and day-to-day operations, signaling a major push to deepen local engineering capacity as the company scales its services and technology teams in the country.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 14 May 2026
X launches a History tab merging likes bookmarks videos and read articles

X launches a History tab merging likes bookmarks videos and read articles

X has introduced a new History tab that brings together bookmarks, likes, watched videos, and read articles in a single hub. The update turns the app further into a save-it-for-later destination, making it easier to revisit what you’ve engaged with across posts, media, and articles without hunting through multiple sections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026

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Instagram launches Instants letting close friends view photos once for 24 hours

Instagram launches Instants letting close friends view photos once for 24 hours

Instagram is rolling out a new feature called Instants that borrows from Snapchat’s ephemeral vibe and BeReal’s prompt-like feel. Users can share disappearing photos to Close Friends or mutual followers. Viewers can open the image only once, while the post remains accessible in the chat for up to 24 hours, adding urgency without going fully transient.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026
Bank of Canada says AI has not yet replaced workers at scale

Bank of Canada says AI has not yet replaced workers at scale

The Bank of Canada says there is no evidence of widespread job losses from AI so far. Instead of outright elimination, AI is reshaping how tasks are done, with some roles changing while new jobs emerge. Early signals also suggest modest productivity improvements, which could eventually translate into better wages and lower costs for consumers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
WhatsApp rolls out incognito mode inside Meta AI chats for disappearing messages

WhatsApp rolls out incognito mode inside Meta AI chats for disappearing messages

WhatsApp is adding an incognito option to chats with Meta AI. Meta says these conversations aren’t saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat. The move is aimed at giving users more privacy in AI-assisted discussions without affecting their normal WhatsApp message history.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026
Tencent Q1 revenue and profit miss as AI spending ramps up with Hunyuan 3.0 launch

Tencent Q1 revenue and profit miss as AI spending ramps up with Hunyuan 3.0 launch

Tencent Holdings reported a first-quarter revenue and net profit that fell short of market expectations, even as gaming revenue rose on the back of popular titles and online advertising gained. The company’s sharper focus is on artificial intelligence, including the launch of its advanced Hunyuan 3.0 large language model, signaling a bid to catch up with major rivals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Walmart cuts 1000 jobs as it restructures for a tech focused retail push

Walmart cuts 1000 jobs as it restructures for a tech focused retail push

Walmart has cut about 1,000 roles as part of a restructuring meant to streamline operations and accelerate its technology drive. After integrating systems onto a single platform, the company is leaning harder into its online marketplace and delivery services, aiming to attract wealthier shoppers and compete more effectively with digital rivals. Some affected workers were reportedly asked to relocate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Adaption unveils AutoScientist AI that helps models train themselves faster and smarter

Adaption unveils AutoScientist AI that helps models train themselves faster and smarter

Adaption is launching AutoScientist, a tool meant to help AI models adapt to specific capabilities quickly. Instead of manually running conventional fine-tuning workflows, AutoScientist automates much of that process, aiming to reduce time and effort while still getting targeted performance. The push signals a broader shift toward self-directed training pipelines and faster iteration in model development.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026
AI could add over 500 billion to India economy by 2030 but pilots still stall

AI could add over 500 billion to India economy by 2030 but pilots still stall

A new study suggests AI could contribute more than $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030, driven by business optimism about GDP growth. But adoption remains patchy, with many firms stuck in pilot mode. Hurdles like cloud infrastructure, poor data quality, and a widening skills gap could slow impact. India is also pushing a human-centric AI approach.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Tencent Q1 profit jumps 21 percent as AI bets pay off despite rising costs

Tencent Q1 profit jumps 21 percent as AI bets pay off despite rising costs

Tencent reported a 21% jump in quarterly net profit to 58.1 billion yuan, crediting its heavy push into artificial intelligence. The company is racing to upgrade its models and may expand into startups, even as AI spending rises and weighs on margins. The latest results highlight how bets on AI are now translating into shareholder gains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Uber taps Adani for India data center to power new tech tests and growth

Uber taps Adani for India data center to power new tech tests and growth

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has announced a partnership with Adani Group to set up Uber’s first data center in India. Expected to be operational later this year, the facility will support testing and deploying Uber technologies, strengthening the company’s push to grow as a global innovation hub.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
SoftBank posts 12 billion profit as OpenAI investment boosts valuation

SoftBank posts 12 billion profit as OpenAI investment boosts valuation

SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 1.9 trillion yen (about $12.05 billion) for January–March, up sharply from a year earlier. The company logged five straight profitable quarters, with rising value of its major OpenAI stake playing a key role in the jump, highlighting how AI investments continue to move the investor’s results.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Trump in Beijing signals US China may coexist while building separate supply chains

Trump in Beijing signals US China may coexist while building separate supply chains

As Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, US China ties are still shaped by trade tariffs and technology curbs. After two rounds of US moves and Chinese countermeasures, both countries are now prioritizing reduced reliance while maintaining a workable relationship. The result could be parallel self-sufficiency, faster domestic innovation, and fewer surprises—despite continued rivalry.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Apple Liquid Glass Design Failed on Most Macs Now the Company Is Changing Course

Apple Liquid Glass Design Failed on Most Macs Now the Company Is Changing Course

Apple’s Liquid Glass interface was designed to look stunning on iPhones, but it has struggled to translate cleanly to the LCD screens used on most Macs. The result is a visual mismatch that can affect how the UI is perceived. Apple is now adjusting the approach so the look works better across the Mac lineup’s displays.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Entrepreneur on 12 May 2026

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Nokia shuts down Acer and Asus London patent lawsuits over video coding technology

Nokia shuts down Acer and Asus London patent lawsuits over video coding technology

Nokia has won a UK appeal in London, blocking patent lawsuits filed by Acer and Asus. The dispute targets video coding technology and prevents the London cases from moving forward. The decision feeds into a wider global struggle over patent licensing, with Nokia pursuing related actions in other countries as well. Acer and Asus have yet to comment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Maruti Suzuki picks six startups to co-create tech that could speed product and safety upgrades

Maruti Suzuki picks six startups to co-create tech that could speed product and safety upgrades

Maruti Suzuki India has selected six startups for its accelerator program to build new technology-driven business solutions for automotive operations. The partnership targets smarter plant safety and higher efficiency, with an expectation that product development cycles will shrink. It also aims to strengthen material traceability and improve customer engagement, helping the company modernize operations and prepare for what’s next.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
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