Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram Meta has begun testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The subscription, called Instagram Plus, give subscribers access to exclusive features. The move comes two months after Meta told TechCrunch that it was planning to test new subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and...

Epstein-linked longevity guru Peter Attia leaves David Protein, and his own startup ‘won’t comment’ The founder of David Protein, maker of popular high-protein nutrition bars, announced on X on Monday that longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia “has stepped down from his role as Chief Science Officer at David.” The announcement comes after Attia’s name appeared in more than 1,700 documents, including...

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?41 minutes agoLaura BickerChina correspondent Getty ImagesXi Jinping is trying to mediate in the Middle East conflict As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, choking the world's energy supply and sending oil prices soaring, China is trying to step in as a peacemaker.It comes as President Donald Trump says US...

ByteDance's AI Video Tool Seedance 2.0 Reportedly Delayed Amid Hollywood PressureChina's ByteDance is delaying the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 video-generating AI model, according to a report from The Information. When it debuted in China in February, Seedance 2.0 caused a stir, as high-quality AI-generated videos made with the new model flooded social media, featuring existing...

One of the Most Common Causes of Dishwasher Decline Is Completely Avoidable Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Most modern dishwashers have one important part that needs regular cleaning. I asked an...