Apple Considers Integrating Meta’s AI into Its Devices
Apple is discussing the possibility of integrating Meta Platforms’ generative AI model into its own AI system, Apple Intelligence. This discussion marks a significant step as Apple aims to enhance…
Apple Delays AI Product Launch in EU Due to DMA Compliance Issues
Apple has announced that it will not launch its new “Apple Intelligence” AI product, along with three other features, in the European Union in 2024. The decision stems from concerns…
Snap Settles California Lawsuit for $15 Million Over Gender Discrimination Claims
Snap Inc. has consented to pay $15 million to settle allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against female employees, as announced by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). This settlement…
Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Pillows from Packaging
Amazon has announced a significant environmental initiative aimed at reducing its plastic usage in packaging by phasing out the use of plastic air pillows. As of now, the e-commerce giant…
TikTok Mounts First Amendment Challenge Against US Ban Law
TikTok has initiated a challenge against a new U.S. law that potentially bans the social media platform, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. The company has presented hundreds of…
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…