YouTube Pledges $15 Million to Aid LA Community and Creators Affected by Wildfires
Google and YouTube have announced a significant donation of $15 million aimed at supporting the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by recent wildfires. This initiative was detailed in…
South Korea Cracks Down on Unfair Crypto Trading Practices Under New Law
South Korean financial authorities have taken action against unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime. On January 16, 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported its first…
End of Support for Windows 10: Office Apps on the Chopping Block
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Apps, including Office applications, will no longer be supported on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025.…
Zuckerberg’s Meta Sheds 5% of Staff to Fuel AI Push
Meta, the tech giant spearheaded by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is taking decisive steps to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. By targeting the lowest-performing 5% of its employees, approximately 3,600…
Apple Pauses AI News Summaries Amid Accuracy Concerns
Apple has temporarily halted the AI-powered news summaries in its beta software for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. This decision follows a series of inaccuracies and unexpected outcomes reported by…
Synthesia Secures $180 Million Funding, Valuation Soars to $2.1 Billion
British artificial intelligence startup Synthesia has announced a significant milestone in its journey, securing a $180 million funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). This latest investment more than…
South Korea’s Central Bank Surprises Markets by Holding Rates Steady
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), made the surprising decision to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 3%, following two back-to-back rate cuts in previous meetings. This…
Goldman Sachs CEO Optimistic Despite IPO and M&A Market Challenges
The landscape of public companies in the United States has undergone significant transformation over the past quarter-century. Currently, there are approximately 3,800 public companies, a sharp decline from 13,000 just…
Biden Reflects on Legacy and Democracy in Farewell Address
Joe Biden delivered an emotive farewell address from the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency by highlighting significant achievements and addressing potential threats to democracy. He opened his…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Discounts Reflect Intensifying EV Market Competition
Tesla has introduced new discounts on its Cybertruck models as the electric vehicle (EV) market becomes increasingly competitive. The Cybertruck, which outsold the Ford Lightning F-150 in the United States…
Microsoft Halts Hiring in U.S. Consulting Unit Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
Microsoft has announced a pause in hiring within its U.S. consulting business as part of a broader strategy to reduce expenses. The decision will affect the consulting division, which plans…
Biden Plans to Remove Cuba from State Sponsor of Terrorism List
President Joe Biden intends to notify Congress about removing Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list, reflecting a significant policy shift after a thorough assessment found no basis for…
Fortinet Firewall Vulnerability Exploited in Mass Campaign
Arctic Wolf, a prominent cybersecurity firm, recently detected a widespread exploitation campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices. This campaign, tied to a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2024-55591, has been causing…
Meta Targets 5% Workforce Reduction to Boost Efficiency
Meta is set to implement performance-based job cuts affecting roughly 5% of its global workforce. This decision aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing efforts to overhaul his public image and…
Intel Capital Set for Independence as Intel Restructures Business
Intel Corporation has announced plans to spin off its venture capital arm, Intel Capital, into an independent entity. Established in 1991, Intel Capital was unique at its inception as a…
SEC Sues Musk Over Alleged Twitter Stake Disclosure Violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging that the billionaire entrepreneur failed to timely disclose his substantial stake in Twitter, now known…
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Taken into Custody
In a remarkable turn of events, South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was reportedly arrested by the country’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials. This incident marks a historic…
India’s Inflation Drops to 5.22%, Marking the Lowest Level in Four Months
India’s inflation rate eased to 5.22% in December, marking the lowest level in four months, driven by a decline in food prices, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO). This…
Spain Targets Non-EU Property Buyers with Bold Tax Plan
Spain is set to introduce a groundbreaking tax on properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the European Union. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced this ambitious measure alongside a series…
Apple Faces Pressure on DEI Policies Ahead of Shareholder Vote
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has been making strides to mend ties with former President Donald Trump since his election in November. Meanwhile, Apple finds itself in the crosshairs of a…