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,…
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…