Elon Musk Denies Wrongdoing in Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is currently seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former Twitter shareholders. The lawsuit alleges that Musk fraudulently delayed disclosing his significant…
Boeing to Plead Guilty in DOJ Probe Over Deadly 737 MAX Crashes, Faces Fine
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in the deaths…
Echo Spot Returns: Amazon’s Improved Smart Alarm Clock Now Available
Amazon has reintroduced its Echo Spot smart alarm clock, reviving the product ahead of the Prime Day shopping event. Priced at $79.99, with a special offer of $44.99 for Prime…
EU Mandates Speed Limiters on New Cars to Boost Road Safety
The European Union has declared that all new cars will be required to have speed limiters starting from July 7, Sunday. This regulation will not affect the UK but will…
Apple Approves Epic’s EU iOS App Store with Conditions
The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple’s notarization process, moving the alternative app store closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of Apple’s…
YouTube Unveils Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music Without Affecting Other Audio
YouTube introduced an updated eraser tool on July 4, Thursday, that enables creators to remove copyrighted music from their videos while preserving other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects.…
Tesla Model Y Approved for Official Use in China
Tesla has achieved a notable milestone in China as its Model Y has been added to a government procurement list in Jiangsu province, marking the first time Chinese government workers…
Threads Approaches First Year with 175 Million Monthly Active Users
As Threads approaches its first anniversary, Meta’s social media platform has surpassed 175 million monthly active users, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, 3 July. This milestone comes just…
Fisker Seeks Court Approval to Offload Electric SUVs at Record Low Prices
Fisker, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is currently navigating bankruptcy and has proposed selling its inventory of all-electric Ocean SUVs at a substantial discount. The company has requested approval from the…
Telegram Launches Stars for Content Creators, Expands Crypto Use
Telegram is enhancing its monetization capabilities by enabling content creators to share and monetize their work directly on its platform using a new digital currency called Stars. Introduced last month,…
Local Gift Delivery Service Afloat Goes Nationwide
Afloat, a gift delivery app that enables customers to shop from local stores and have gifts delivered the same day, has announced its expansion across the United States. Previously available…
Microsoft Settles for $14.4 Million Over Claims of Penalizing Protected Leave in California
Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement regarding allegations that it retaliated against California employees who utilized legally protected time off. This settlement arises from complaints filed with California’s…
Proton Launches Proton Docs to Challenge Google Docs with Enhanced Privacy
Proton, a company that prioritizes user privacy, has introduced a new service called Proton Docs. This service is a direct competitor to Google Docs and is integrated within Proton’s existing…
Google’s AI Expansion Drives 50% Spike in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Google’s ambitious strides in artificial intelligence are taking a toll on its environmental goals, as highlighted by the company’s 2024 Environmental Report. Over the past five years, Google’s greenhouse gas…
Michigan Launches Nation’s First Smart Highway
Michigan is set to revolutionize its infrastructure by constructing the first smart highway in the United States. This development involves equipping a three-mile section of Interstate 94 with advanced sensors…
Amazon Shuts Down Astro for Business After Short Run
Amazon has officially terminated its Astro for Business, a security robot designed for workplace environments, just eight months after its introduction in November 2023. This decision underscores Amazon’s strategic shift…
Meta Explores Generative AI to Revamp Metaverse Gaming
Meta is actively expanding its use of generative AI in metaverse games, targeting both its proprietary and non-Meta platforms like smartphones and PCs. The initiative focuses on enhancing the gaming…
Apple to Support Alternative Payments for Vision Pro in EU
Apple has announced that its forthcoming Vision Pro headset will support alternative payment methods when it launches in the European Union, aligning with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This strategic…
Snapchat+ Users Get Personalized Homes on Snap Map, Pets in Chat, Quick Snaps and More
Snapchat announced on Tuesday, July 2nd, the launch of several new features designed to elevate user personalization on its platform. These new features, primarily available to Snapchat+ subscribers, are crafted…
Figma Halts AI Design Tool Over Allegations of Copying Apple’s Weather App
Figma has temporarily suspended its AI-powered tool, Make Designs, after critiques surfaced that it closely mimicked Apple’s iOS weather app design. This issue was brought to light by Andy Allen,…