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,…
Starliner or Dragon: NASA to Announce Astronaut Return Decision on Saturday
NASA will announce on Saturday, August 24 whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft or use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule instead. This decision…
Ford Ends Electric SUV Project, Delays Futuristic Truck
Ford has announced the cancellation of its electric three-row SUV and the delay of its highly anticipated futuristic electric truck, signaling a strategic shift in its approach to vehicle electrification.…
YouTube Expands Partnership with Shopify to Compete with TikTok Shop
YouTube is stepping up its competition with TikTok Shop by expanding its partnership with Shopify, significantly broadening the YouTube Shopping affiliate program. This expansion, announced on Tuesday, August 20, allows…
Microsoft Expands Accessible Gaming with Xbox Adaptive Joystick
Microsoft has unveiled a new addition to its accessibility-focused gaming hardware lineup with the introduction of the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, set to launch in early 2025 for $29.99. This wired…
ElevenLabs Takes Reader App Worldwide with 32 Supported Languages
ElevenLabs, a startup focused on developing AI-powered tools for creating and editing synthetic voices, has globally launched its text-to-speech app, Reader, expanding its availability to support 32 languages. Initially launched…
Microsoft Unveils Unified Teams App for Seamless Account Switching
Microsoft has launched a new unified Teams app for Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS, enabling users to easily switch between personal and work accounts. This new development provides a…
Shein Accuses Temu of Copyright Infringement and Counterfeiting
Shein has filed a comprehensive lawsuit against its rival Temu, accusing the fast-fashion retailer of engaging in widespread copyright infringement, counterfeiting, and intellectual property theft. This legal action, taken in…
Authors File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon, is now facing a class-action lawsuit in California federal court, with allegations of copyright infringement at the core of the case. Authors Accuse…
OpenAI Announces Content Partnership with Condé Nast
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Condé Nast, allowing its AI-powered products, such as ChatGPT and SearchGPT, to feature and display content from several of Condé Nast’s prominent publications, including…
Zoom Now Supports Up to One Million Attendees Following Large Political Fundraisers
Zoom has significantly increased its capacity for webinar calls, now allowing up to one million simultaneous participants, following a series of massive fundraising events held to support Vice President Kamala…
Amazon UK Warehouses See 1,400 Ambulance Callouts in a Five-Year Span
Amazon’s UK warehouses have experienced over 1,400 ambulance callouts within the past five years, raising significant concerns about safety at the company’s facilities. Data obtained by the Observer reveals that…
Waymo Prepares for Colder Climates with 6th-Gen Autonomous Tech
Waymo has unveiled its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed to enhance the capabilities of its robotaxi service by operating efficiently in harsher climates and more complex traffic conditions. This significant…
GM Restructures Software Division with 1,000 Workforce Reduction
General Motors (GM) is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and services division as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on high-priority…