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JD.com Launches Joybuy In Europe To Challenge Amazon And Rival Marketplaces

JD.com launched its European online shopping platform Joybuy on Monday as the company seeks to expand internationally and compete with major players such as Amazon and Chinese rivals already operating…

CrackArmor Vulnerabilities In Linux AppArmor Could Expose Millions Of Systems

Security researchers from Qualys have disclosed nine vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel’s AppArmor module, collectively tracked as CrackArmor. The flaws have reportedly existed since 2017 and could allow unprivileged users…

Android 17 Adds Advanced Protection Mode To Block Malware Abuse Of Accessibility API

Android 17 introduces a new security feature in Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that blocks apps without accessibility functions from accessing the Accessibility API, according to reports from Android Authority and…

Mastercard And Bank of Shanghai Enable Cross-Border Transfers Through Mastercard Move

Mastercard has integrated Bank of Shanghai into its global money movement platform Mastercard Move to support two-way payment flows between China and international markets. The partnership is designed to make…

Mastercard Launches Cross-Border Payments Platform For SMEs In Asia Pacific

Mastercard has launched a new cross-border payments platform designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises expand into international markets. The solution, called Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses, is…

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Launches New Robotics Startup Mind Robotics

RJ Scaringe, best known for building electric vehicle maker Rivian, has launched a new robotics startup called Mind Robotics. The company recently raised a $500 million Series A funding round…

BPI Tests AI-Assisted Loan Approvals For Consumer And SME Lending

Bank of the Philippine Islands is testing artificial intelligence tools to assist with underwriting decisions for several types of loans, according to chief executive Jose Teodoro Limcaoco. The bank is…

Google Closes Record $32 Billion Acquisition Of Wiz

Google has finalized its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, marking the largest purchase in Google’s history and the biggest acquisition ever involving a venture-backed startup. The deal reflects growing demand…

ByteDance Delays Global Launch Of AI Video Model After Hollywood Backlash

ByteDance has paused plans to release its new AI video model globally following criticism from Hollywood studios, according to a report by The Information. The company had planned to launch…

Netflix Films Win Multiple Oscars With Frankenstein And KPop Demon Hunters

Films released by Netflix secured several major wins at the latest Academy Awards, with both Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters taking home multiple trophies. The two films highlight the continued…

Giving Pledge Loses Momentum As Tech Billionaires Debate Philanthropy

The Giving Pledge, once a defining symbol of billionaire philanthropy, appears to be losing momentum as some wealthy tech leaders question whether the voluntary commitment still matters. Launched in 2010…

FBI Investigates Malware Hidden In Games On Steam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating a hacker suspected of publishing several video games containing malware on Steam, a PC gaming marketplace operated by Valve Corporation. In…

Apple Cuts App Store Commission Rates In China After Regulatory Talks

Apple said it will reduce its App Store commission rates in China following discussions with regulators, lowering the fee developers pay on certain digital purchases. The changes, announced Thursday, will…

Spotify Introduces Tool To Let Users Edit Their Music Taste Profile

Spotify has introduced a new feature that allows listeners to view and edit their algorithmic music preferences for the first time. The update, announced by co-CEO Gustav Söderström at SXSW…

Power Struggles, AI Agents, and Data Center Boom Mark Turbulent Year for AI Industry

The artificial intelligence industry in 2026 has been defined not just by product launches, but by a series of turning points involving political conflicts, viral technologies, and infrastructure demands that…

Steven Spielberg Warns Against AI Replacing Human Creativity In Filmmaking

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg voiced concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in creative work during a panel discussion at SXSW 2026 in Austin. Speaking to the audience on Friday,…

Digg Reboot Cuts Staff As Bot Flood Undermines Community Model

The reboot of Digg has laid off a significant portion of its staff as the company struggles with large-scale bot activity that undermined its core community voting system. In a…

xAI Leadership Changes Leave Two Original Co-Founders As Company Rebuilds

xAI is undergoing a major leadership reshuffle that has reduced the number of its original co-founders from 11 to two as the company reorganizes to compete with rival AI developers.…

Honda Halts Key EV Programs As Automaker Faces Industry Shift

Honda Motor has halted development of several electric vehicle programs, a move that reduces the company’s immediate presence in the EV segment while the global automotive industry continues shifting toward…

Meta Considering Layoffs That Could Affect Over 20% Of Workforce

Meta Platforms is considering a round of layoffs that could affect more than 20% of its workforce, according to a report from Reuters. The potential cuts would represent one of…