Spain Launches Antitrust Probe into Apple’s App Store
Spain’s competition authority, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has initiated an investigation into Apple’s App Store, citing concerns that the tech giant may be imposing…
Revolut Receives UK Banking License After Three-Year Wait
Revolut, the prominent British fintech company, announced on Thursday, July 25 that it has obtained a banking license with restrictions from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). This achievement concludes…
Waymo Gains $5 Billion Support from Alphabet
Alphabet will invest up to $5 billion in its self-driving subsidiary, Waymo, over the next few years. This announcement was made by Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat during the company’s second-quarter…
Elon Musk Reschedules Tesla Robotaxi Unveiling to October 10
Elon Musk announced a new date for unveiling Tesla’s “robotaxi” prototype, now set for October 10, after delaying the original reveal planned for August 8. Musk indicated that the delay…
Mattel Reveals New Barbie Project Friendship Game
Mattel, in collaboration with Outright Games, has announced the upcoming release of Barbie Project Friendship, an adventure game celebrating the 65th anniversary of Barbie. The game, available from October 25th,…
Boeing and NASA Conclude Ground Tests on Starliner Thruster, Review Data Before Crew Return
Boeing and NASA engineers have completed ground tests on the Starliner Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster. They aimed to figure out what went wrong during the spacecraft’s flight in early…
Reddit Strikes New Deals with Top Sports Leagues
Reddit is enhancing its platform with more sports content through agreements with major leagues, including the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL), to attract increased advertising…
GM’s Cruise Scraps Origin Robotaxi, Faces $583 Million Charge
GM’s self-driving subsidiary, Cruise, has abandoned its plans to build the Origin robotaxi, opting instead for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. This decision aims to simplify scaling and address regulatory uncertainties.…
Google Reverses Plan to Eliminate Chrome Cookies
Google has decided to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, changing its previous plan to remove them by early 2025. This decision comes after concerns from advertisers, who rely…
Illustrator and Photoshop Get Boost with Adobe’s Firefly AI Tools
Adobe has introduced new Firefly AI tools for Photoshop and Illustrator on Tuesday, July 23, making it easier for graphic designers to use AI for creating textures and images. These…
Wiz Declines Google’s $23 Billion Offer, Plans for IPO
Wiz has decided to reject a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, choosing to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) instead. CEO Assaf Rappaport announced this decision to Wiz’s 1200…
Tesla Cybertruck Arrives in Fortnite and Rocket League
Fortnite and Rocket League players will soon have the opportunity to drive the Tesla Cybertruck. Epic Games, the publisher of both titles, announced via social media that the electric truck…
Apple Celebrates 2024 Olympics with New App Features
Apple has updated the Apple Maps app in Paris in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics, starting on Friday, July 26. The update includes custom, hand-built 3D landmarks for permanent…
Microsoft Challenges FTC’s “Degraded” Label on Game Pass
Microsoft has responded to the FTC’s claims about its Game Pass subscription changes, following its acquisition of Activision. The FTC filed a motion stating that Microsoft’s recent price increase and…
Scientists Discover ‘Rotten Egg’ Gas on Jupiter-like Exoplanet
Scientists have discovered hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-like exoplanet named HD 189733b. This finding sheds light on the extreme conditions…
Disneyland Workers Overwhelmingly Voted Yes to Authorize Strike
Thousands of Disneyland workers have voted to authorize a strike, signaling widespread dissatisfaction among employees over alleged unfair labor practices during ongoing contract negotiations. This move, backed by an overwhelming…
X is Testing a New Feature to Block Links in Replies to Tackle Spam
X, formerly known as Twitter, is developing a feature aimed at reducing spam by allowing users to block links in replies to their posts, Engadget discovered. This update, revealed by…
Amazon Prime Day Sets New U.S. Online Sales Record at $14.2 Billion
Amazon Prime Day has once again surpassed previous sales records, generating an unprecedented $14.2 billion in U.S. online sales during its 48-hour event, an increase of 11% from the prior…
MUFG Executives to Take Pay Cuts Following Information Firewall Breach
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan’s largest banking group, has announced pay cuts for its CEO and five other executives following breaches of “firewall” regulations at its banking and securities…
Apple Vision Pro Unveils New Immersive Content Featuring NBA Stars, The Weeknd, and More
Apple has announced a fresh lineup of immersive video content for its Vision Pro headset, offering viewers a 180-degree viewing experience. This immersive content includes exclusive footage from the 2024…