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TikTok is testing an opt-in ‘Likeness Detection’ tool that lets US creators find and report AI deepfakes of themselves
TikTok is testing a new opt-in feature called “Likeness Detection”, which allows creators to find and report AI-generated deepfake videos using their face without permission. The tool, currently limited to a small group of US creators, marks TikTok’s latest effort to tackle AI impersonation as deepfake technology becomes more widespread, following similar moves by rivals…
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METAL HALL OF FAME Launches Official Podcast; First Episode Features Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON
The Metal Hall Of Fame, the non-profit organisation that honours prominent figures in hard rock and heavy metal, has launched an official podcast, premiering its debut episode on 21 July 2026 via its YouTube channel. The series aims to give fans candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with major artists and industry figures, extending the organisation’s mission beyond…
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France becomes first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
France’s parliament has approved legislation banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country to impose such a restriction on platforms like TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform, pledging to enforce it by September and describing it as a major step in protecting children…
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Japanese company unveils futuristic cooling box that blasts cold air at users in bizarre way to beat the heat
A Japanese company has unveiled an unusual cooling device designed to help people beat the summer heat by blasting cold air directly at them. The gadget forms part of a wider trend of inventive, sometimes eccentric, Japanese engineering aimed at everyday problems, contrasting with more conventional Western methods of staying cool such as air conditioning,…
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Connecticut school board vice chair compares America’s founding to Holocaust in viral July 4 post
The vice chair of the West Hartford, Connecticut Board of Education has come under fire after a social media post comparing America’s founding to the Holocaust went viral around the Fourth of July. The post triggered significant public backlash, with critics condemning the comparison as inappropriate and offensive, particularly given the timing around the Independence…
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Viral Dancer Enola Bedard on Joining Shakira at the World Cup Halftime Show: ‘I Manifested It’
Canadian dancer and social media star Enola Bedard performed alongside Shakira at the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show after being spotted online, capping a whirlwind few months for the Los Angeles-based creator. Bedard, who has amassed nearly 17 million TikTok followers and almost three million on Instagram, credits her viral dance videos and community-building…
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Ubisoft Reacts To Ghost Recon Leaks, Promises News In August
Ubisoft has responded to recent leaks concerning the Ghost Recon series and said it will share official news in August. The statement matters because it acknowledges growing speculation around the franchise while asking fans to wait for confirmed information. The company did not provide further details about the leaked material, the nature of the August…
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The real reason behind Hegseth’s viral military testosterone screening order
The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has introduced a mandate requiring annual testosterone deficiency screening for US service members, a policy that has attracted widespread attention online. The move reflects growing concern within the military about hormonal imbalances affecting troops’ mental and physical health, particularly among veterans returning from combat deployments, and marks a…
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Spotify pushes deeper into music videos with new chart and artist pitching, stepping up its challenge to YouTube
Spotify has launched its first chart dedicated to music videos and, for the first time, is letting artists pitch their videos directly to its editorial team for playlist placement, as the streaming giant deepens its push into video in a bid to compete with YouTube. The moves build on a video expansion that now includes…
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Lionsgate updates La La Land poster to end Gosling hand debate
Lionsgate has released a new anniversary poster for “La La Land” that alters Ryan Gosling’s hand position, resolving a decade-long gripe the actor has repeatedly voiced about the film’s original artwork. Gosling had said he chose to flatten his hand during the dance scene with Emma Stone against advice at the time, and later admitted…