Meta Could Be Fined Heavily for Linking Facebook and Marketplace
Meta faces potential fines from the European Commission following accusations that the company leveraged its Facebook platform to promote its Marketplace service, stifling competition in the process. According to a…
Apple Intelligence to Support German, Italian, Korean, and More in 2025
Apple announced that its generative AI tool, Apple Intelligence, will expand to more languages by 2025. This update will support German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and localized versions of English…
Google Wins Court Battle Over $1.7 Billion EU Fine For Anti-Competitive Advertising
Google’s appeal to the European Union’s General Court has resulted in a significant reduction of the penalties the company faces in Europe. In 2019, Google was hit with a €1.5…
MrBeast and Amazon Face Lawsuit from Beast Games Contestants
A group of five unnamed contestants has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Amazon over their involvement in the planned competition show, Beast Games. Filed on September…
X Temporarily Restored for Some Users in Brazil
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has temporarily reappeared for many users in Brazil after being blocked for over two weeks. This reactivation is due to X’s…
Fisker Agrees to Cover Recall Repair Costs for Ocean Owners
Fisker has changed its position regarding recall repairs for Ocean SUV owners, now stating that it will cover both parts and labor costs. This announcement follows the company’s initial communication,…
OpenAI o1 Model Receives High Praise from Moonshot AI Founder
OpenAI’s latest model, OpenAI o1, marks a notable advancement in artificial intelligence, particularly in its ability to perform complex tasks. Yang Zhilin, founder and CEO of Moonshot AI, praised the…
Epic Games Store Launches on iPad in the EU
Epic Games has announced the availability of the Epic Games Store on iPadOS in the European Union. This follows the recent implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires…
Intuitive Machines Secures $4.82 Billion NASA Contract for Lunar Communications Network
Intuitive Machines has secured a groundbreaking contract with NASA to develop a satellite constellation aimed at providing vital navigation and communications for future lunar missions. This significant contract, which could…
Amazon Mandates Return to Office, Ending Remote Work
Amazon has announced a stricter return-to-office policy, requiring corporate employees to work in the office five days a week starting in 2025. This decision, outlined in a memo by CEO…
Intel Edged Out by AMD in PlayStation 6 Chip Race
Intel was reportedly close to winning the contract to design the chip for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a report from Reuters. Despite strong competition from AMD, which has…
Apple Pauses iPadOS 18 Update for M4 iPad Pros Due to Bricking Issues
Apple has temporarily halted the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros due to reports of devices becoming unresponsive after the installation. The company has stopped signing…
Microsoft and BlackRock Form $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and BlackRock have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration, joining forces to form a group of companies aimed at raising up to $100 billion. The funds will develop data centers…
OpenAI Restructures Safety Oversight, Removes Altman from Committee
OpenAI has significantly revamped its safety and security practices, introducing a new independent board oversight committee. This major shift marks a departure from the previous structure, with CEO Sam Altman…
Snap Unveils New AR Glasses Amid Struggles in Ad Business
Snap on Tuesday, September 17, introduced its fifth-generation augmented reality glasses, Spectacles, designed to overlay digital graphics onto the real world. These glasses are currently only accessible to developers who…
Chinese Tech Firms Target Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Chip Market
China is making significant strides toward reducing its reliance on U.S. semiconductor technology, particularly amid increasing sanctions from Washington. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and foundational models,…
Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Services in UAE with BTC and ETH
Standard Chartered has officially introduced its cryptocurrency custody services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bank’s new offering will initially focus on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), the top…
Young Consumers Show Diminishing Interest in Traditional Blockchain Loyalty Programs
The landscape of blockchain loyalty rewards programs is evolving rapidly as the Web3 and decentralized application (DApp) sectors mature. Despite these advances, the most sought-after consumer demographic—young adults—demonstrates a growing…
Microsoft Plans New Windows Security Platform to Prevent Future Outages
Microsoft is taking steps to prevent future security issues like the one caused by CrowdStrike in July, where a faulty software update led to a widespread Windows outage. During a…
Ethereum Name Service Integrated with PayPal and Venmo for Crypto Transfers
On September 10, ENS Labs announced a new integration that will enable users of Venmo and PayPal to transfer cryptocurrency using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This development is poised…