Perplexity's new subscription plan for $200 per month, TikTok's challenge with harmful AI-generated media, Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump over a CBS lawsuit, and iPhone may get a massive leap in camera tech.

Perplexity launches a $200 monthly subscription plan | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/02/perplexity-launches-a-200-monthly-subscription-plan/

Racist AI-generated videos are the newest slop garnering millions of views on TikTok | Media Matters for America

https://www.mediamatters.org/tiktok/racist-ai-generated-videos-are-newest-slop-garnering-millions-views-tiktok

Paramount agrees to pay Trump $16 million, clearing way for merger deal | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/696422/paramount-settlement-trump-cbs-lawsuit

New Apple patent hints at a massive leap in camera sensor tech - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/02/apple-patent-camera-dynamic-range/

White House condemnation sends ICEBlock to the top of the App Store charts

https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/02/white-house-condemnation-sends-iceblock-to-the-top-of-the-app-store-charts/