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Meta, TikTok, Snap agree to be evaluated under new teen safety rating system, TikTok rolls out “Local Feed” in the U.S., Samsung announces iGalaxy Unpacked event on February 25th.
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T-Mobile says it will launch a spring beta for “Live Translation,” an AI feature that translates phone calls into more than 50 languages in real time without an app. Because it runs at the network level, it works on most devices, including older phones, as long as the call uses VoLTE, VoNR, or VoWiFi. Beta users can activate it by dialing 87 at no extra cost, though the carrier hasn’t said if it will charge after the test.
Source: The Verge
Major platforms agree to teen safety rating system
Meta, TikTok, and Snap have agreed to be evaluated under a new teen safety rating program from the Mental Health Coalition. The system will grade platforms on safety rules, design, moderation, and mental health resources, with Discord, YouTube, Pinterest, Roblox, and Twitch also participating. Top performers get a blue shield badge, while weaker ones receive red ratings.
Source: Los Angeles Times
TikTok rolls out opt-in Local Feed in the U.S.
TikTok is launching a “Local Feed” in the U.S. that shows nearby content about restaurants, events, shopping, travel, and news, powered by precise location data. The feature is off by default, limited to users 18 and older, and follows a terms-of-service change allowing more accurate location collection. The company says it’s meant to connect users with local businesses, noting 7.5 million businesses use the platform globally.
Source: TechCrunch
Samsung sets February 25 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked on February 25 in San Francisco, where it’s expected to reveal the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra with faster chips, upgraded cameras, and new AI features. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT and will be livestreamed, with pre-order reservations offering a $30 credit and up to $900 in trade-in savings.
Source: Thurrott
UK doctors urged to avoid Palantir NHS data platform
The British Medical Association is urging more than 200,000 UK doctors to avoid non-clinical use of the NHS’s Palantir-built Federated Data Platform, citing concerns about the company’s work with U.S. immigration enforcement and the effect on patient trust. The union says the NHS should eventually move away from Palantir, while the company says its software supports public services and the NHS maintains control of patient data.
Source: The Register
Uber, Baidu to launch robotaxis in Dubai
Uber and Baidu will launch fully autonomous ride-hailing in Dubai next month, starting in parts of Jumeirah. Riders will be able to select Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in the Uber app, with expansion planned pending regulatory approval. Baidu says the service has already completed more than 17 million rides across 22 cities.
Source: Reuters
Dutch court orders probe into Chinese-owned chip firm Nexperia
A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into alleged mismanagement at Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its CEO. The case is tied to U.S. export controls and European security concerns, following government intervention last year to protect critical chip technology. The dispute has disrupted automotive supply chains and escalated tensions between European managers and parent company Wingtech.
Source: Wall Street Journal
Apple’s Creator Studio adds subscription features to free apps
Apple’s new $12.99-per-month Creator Studio subscription adds AI-powered features and premium content to Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform, which have traditionally been free with macOS. The base apps remain free, but users now see upgrade prompts for the paid features, with some complaining that subscriptions and ads in Apple’s productivity suite signal a shift toward a more bloated model.
Source: The Register
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By Meta, TikTok, Snap agree to be evaluated under new teen safety rating system, TikTok rolls out “Local Feed” in the U.S., Samsung announces iGalaxy Unpacked event on February 25th.
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Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or
get DTNS Live ad-free.
A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible.
If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you!
Send us email to [email protected]
Show Notes
T-Mobile says it will launch a spring beta for “Live Translation,” an AI feature that translates phone calls into more than 50 languages in real time without an app. Because it runs at the network level, it works on most devices, including older phones, as long as the call uses VoLTE, VoNR, or VoWiFi. Beta users can activate it by dialing 87 at no extra cost, though the carrier hasn’t said if it will charge after the test.
Source: The Verge
Major platforms agree to teen safety rating system
Meta, TikTok, and Snap have agreed to be evaluated under a new teen safety rating program from the Mental Health Coalition. The system will grade platforms on safety rules, design, moderation, and mental health resources, with Discord, YouTube, Pinterest, Roblox, and Twitch also participating. Top performers get a blue shield badge, while weaker ones receive red ratings.
Source: Los Angeles Times
TikTok rolls out opt-in Local Feed in the U.S.
TikTok is launching a “Local Feed” in the U.S. that shows nearby content about restaurants, events, shopping, travel, and news, powered by precise location data. The feature is off by default, limited to users 18 and older, and follows a terms-of-service change allowing more accurate location collection. The company says it’s meant to connect users with local businesses, noting 7.5 million businesses use the platform globally.
Source: TechCrunch
Samsung sets February 25 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked on February 25 in San Francisco, where it’s expected to reveal the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra with faster chips, upgraded cameras, and new AI features. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT and will be livestreamed, with pre-order reservations offering a $30 credit and up to $900 in trade-in savings.
Source: Thurrott
UK doctors urged to avoid Palantir NHS data platform
The British Medical Association is urging more than 200,000 UK doctors to avoid non-clinical use of the NHS’s Palantir-built Federated Data Platform, citing concerns about the company’s work with U.S. immigration enforcement and the effect on patient trust. The union says the NHS should eventually move away from Palantir, while the company says its software supports public services and the NHS maintains control of patient data.
Source: The Register
Uber, Baidu to launch robotaxis in Dubai
Uber and Baidu will launch fully autonomous ride-hailing in Dubai next month, starting in parts of Jumeirah. Riders will be able to select Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in the Uber app, with expansion planned pending regulatory approval. Baidu says the service has already completed more than 17 million rides across 22 cities.
Source: Reuters
Dutch court orders probe into Chinese-owned chip firm Nexperia
A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into alleged mismanagement at Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its CEO. The case is tied to U.S. export controls and European security concerns, following government intervention last year to protect critical chip technology. The dispute has disrupted automotive supply chains and escalated tensions between European managers and parent company Wingtech.
Source: Wall Street Journal
Apple’s Creator Studio adds subscription features to free apps
Apple’s new $12.99-per-month Creator Studio subscription adds AI-powered features and premium content to Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform, which have traditionally been free with macOS. The base apps remain free, but users now see upgrade prompts for the paid features, with some complaining that subscriptions and ads in Apple’s productivity suite signal a shift toward a more bloated model.
Source: The Register