HMD’s Retro Barbie Flip Phone Ready for U.S. Launch in October
HMD Global is set to release its Barbie-branded flip phone in October, a device that combines retro aesthetics with modern functionality at a price of $129. The Barbie Phone, preannounced…
Meta to Discontinue Meta Spark Platform for Third-Party AR Effects
Meta Platforms announced that it will shut down its augmented reality (AR) studio, Meta Spark, which has been a vital tool for third-party creators to develop custom AR effects for…
Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ Event Scheduled for September 9
Apple is gearing up for its iPhone 16 event on September 9, marking one of the most anticipated dates in the tech industry’s fall calendar. The event, set to begin…
Zuckerberg Reveals Government Pressure to Censor Covid-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed regret over bowing to what he claims was pressure from the U.S. government to censor certain content related to Covid-19 on Facebook and…
OpenAI, Adobe and Microsoft Back California’s AI Content Labeling Bill
OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have shown support for a California bill, AB 3211, which would require tech companies to label AI-generated content with watermarks, according to letters obtained by TechCrunch.…
Lyft Now Offers Pet Rides to Make Traveling with Pets Easier
Lyft has introduced a new feature called “Pet Rides,” which allows passengers to bring their pets along while using the ride-hailing service. This feature, launched in conjunction with National Dog…
Luca Maestri Steps Down as Apple CFO Next Year
Apple announced today that Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down from his role at the beginning of next year, transitioning to lead Apple’s corporate services team. Kevan Parekh,…
Uber Faces Record €290 Million Fine Over Data Transfer Violations
Uber has been fined €290 million ($324 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for improperly transferring European driver data to the United States without adequate safeguards. This is…
Ikea Tests Secondhand Marketplace in Madrid and Oslo
Ikea is conducting a trial of its secondhand furniture marketplace, Ikea Preowned, in Madrid and Oslo, offering a new way for customers to buy and sell used Ikea items online.…
X Employees Must Prove Their Worth for Stock Grants
Elon Musk has introduced a new requirement at X (formerly Twitter), mandating employees to submit a one-page report detailing their contributions to the company to receive their stock grants. An…
Google Wallet Now Supports California Digital Driver’s Licenses
California has expanded its digital ID pilot program, allowing Android users to add their driver’s licenses to Google Wallet. Previously, digital IDs were available only through the state’s “CA DMV…
Microsoft Plans Cybersecurity Summit After CrowdStrike System Crash
Microsoft is scheduled to hold a cybersecurity summit on September 10 at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to address issues following a major outage caused by CrowdStrike, as shared in…
Meta and Spotify CEOs Criticize EU AI Regulations as Stifling Innovation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have expressed concerns over the current European regulations on open-source artificial intelligence (AI), suggesting that these rules could hinder Europe’s progress…
Meta Blocks WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Iranian Hackers Targeting Biden and Trump Officials
Meta has recently blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers who targeted officials associated with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Who Is…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Taken into Custody in France
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov was arrested on Saturday evening at France’s Bourget airport as he exited his private jet, according to reports from French television network TF1 and…
SpaceX Crew Dragon to Bring Starliner Astronauts Back to Earth Next Year
NASA has decided to return Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to Earth without a crew on board, opting instead for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to remain on the International Space…
Nothing CEO Mandates Full Return to Office for All Employees
Nothing, the British tech company behind popular smartphones and earbuds, has announced a new work policy requiring all employees to return to the office five days a week. CEO Carl…
Valve Cracks Down on Keyboard Automation in Counter-Strike 2
Valve has officially banned the use of keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2, targeting features that could give players an unfair advantage. This decision comes in response to the controversy surrounding…
Neuralink Second Patient Reports No Retraction Issues
Neuralink has reported positive progress in its early human trials, with no thread retraction observed in the brain implant of its second patient, named Alex. This marks a significant improvement…
Tesla Recalls 9,136 Model X SUVs Over Roof Adhesion Issue
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X SUVs from 2016 due to a potential issue with the roof that could increase the risk of a crash. This recall is notable because,…