U.S. Imposes Ban on Kaspersky Software
The U.S. government, through the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software, effective from July 20. This measure is…
Farmers Profit from Water Savings with Kilimo’s Help
Kilimo, a startup focused on optimizing water usage in agriculture, has developed a method that not only conserves water but also financially rewards farmers who reduce their water consumption. According…
New York Implements Ban on ‘Addictive Feeds’ for Teens
New York has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing the potential harms associated with social media usage among minors. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for…
California Governor Aims to Ban Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has committed to implementing restrictions on smartphone use in schools, with the goal of enhancing educational focus by reducing digital distractions. In a statement on Tuesday,…
Apple’s Vision Pro Team Reportedly Working on Lower-Cost Headset
Apple’s current strategic direction appears to pivot from its high-end Vision Pro VR headset towards the development of a more cost-effective model, in response to underwhelming sales figures for the…
Fisker Joins Growing List of Bankrupt Electric Vehicle Companies
Fisker, the US-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has declared bankruptcy, joining the growing list of EV companies grappling with financial difficulties. The company filed for Chapter 11 protections on June…
Netflix House to Open in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025
Netflix announced plans to open two “Netflix House” entertainment complexes in 2025, located in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made on Netflix’s official Tudum blog,…
Meta Opens Threads API to All Developers
Meta has officially made the Threads API available to all developers, marking a significant expansion in the tools accessible to those looking to integrate with Meta’s platforms. Initially introduced in…
EU Delays Decision on Scanning Encrypted Messages
European Union officials have postponed discussions on a controversial proposal that could mandate messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Signal to scan uploaded images and links to detect child sexual…
Former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Starts New AI Company
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, is launching a new AI venture named Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI). This startup is singularly focused on developing a safe and…
Tencent Pulls DnF Mobile from Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo App Stores
Tencent Holdings has withdrawn its newly released game, Dungeon & Fighter (DnF) Mobile, from the app stores of Huawei Technologies, Oppo, and Vivo due to the expiration of their contracts.…
Amazon Faces Hefty Fine for California Labor Law Violations
Amazon is facing a hefty fine of nearly $6 million from the California Labor Commissioner for not properly informing its warehouse workers about their expected work quotas. The $5,901,700 penalty…
EU’s Chat Control Law Could Break Privacy With Encrypted Message Scans
The European Union is currently considering a contentious law known as the chat control law, which aims to combat child sex abuse material (CSAM) by mandating the scanning of encrypted…
Security Researcher Discovers Flaw Allowing Email Spoofing in Outlook
A critical security flaw discovered in Microsoft’s email system could permit attackers to mimic Microsoft corporate email accounts, increasing the likelihood of successful phishing attacks. Researcher Vsevolod Kokorin, who operates…
FTC Hands TikTok Child Privacy Complaint to Justice Department
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its case against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, by referring it to the Department of Justice (DOJ). This referral, announced on…
Apple Developer Academy Introduces AI Training for Students and Alumni
Apple has announced an expansion of its educational efforts by integrating AI training into its Developer Academy programs. Starting this fall, all students and mentors at Apple Developer Academies will…
Perplexity Introduces Factual Query Results to Rival Google
Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, has introduced a new feature that provides instant results for factual queries. Users can now find answers to questions about the weather, time in different…
YouTube to Add Community Notes Feature to Tackle Misinformation
YouTube is introducing a community notes feature, emulating a concept previously implemented by X (formerly known as Twitter). This new feature is aimed at enhancing video content with viewer-contributed annotations…
US Government Sues Adobe Over Hiding Early Termination Fees and Making Subscriptions Hard to Cancel
The US government has initiated legal action against Adobe, alleging deceptive practices related to the early termination fees and the complexity of canceling subscriptions. The Department of Justice’s complaint, supported…
Apple Pay Later Shut Down, Affirm to Take Over Loan Services
Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Apple Pay Later service, confirming to TechCrunch that it will no longer accept new loans. This decision comes as the tech giant prepares…