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Ban Imminent on Non-Disclosure Agreements Silencing Workers

The government has announced a ban on employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination from speaking out. An amendment to the Employment Rights…

Apple Appeals to Reverse Ban on Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Sensor Following Masimo Victory

Apple is preparing to appeal a trade ban that forced it to remove the blood oxygen sensor feature from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models last year.…

Waymo Robotaxis Set to Launch in Philadelphia and New York City

Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company, launched two “road trips” on Monday to explore expanding its services into Northeastern cities. These trips mark another step in Waymo’s ongoing efforts to…

Lovable Set to Raise $150 Million with $2 Billion Valuation

Lovable, one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI startups and a rising star in the vibe-coding space, is preparing to raise over $150 million in a new funding round at a valuation…

Chinese Car Brands Gain Traction in UK Market

New industry figures reveal that one in ten cars sold in the UK during June were manufactured by Chinese brands, marking a significant rise in market presence. Emerging Chinese manufacturers…

Microsoft Shuts Down Local Operations in Pakistan

Microsoft has announced it will close its direct operations in Pakistan, marking the end of its 25-year presence in the country. The company will now serve Pakistani customers through resellers…

Microsoft Lays Off 830 Employees in Washington State

Among the thousands affected by Microsoft’s recent workforce reduction, approximately 830 employees in its home state of Washington lost their jobs. This includes a diverse group of roles, from game…

Stripe’s First Employee and Fintech Founder of Increase Moves to Acquire a Bank

It’s been an open secret in fintech circles that Darragh Buckley, founder and CEO of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Increase, has long aimed to “buy a bank.” Recently, he effectively…

Perplexity Introduces Max Tier Priced on Par with Competitors

Perplexity has introduced its most powerful subscription tier yet, called Perplexity Max, priced at the higher end of the market. Features of Perplexity Max Announced in a Wednesday blog post,…

Microsoft to Lay Off Approximately 9,000 Employees in Latest Cuts

Microsoft revealed on Wednesday it will lay off roughly 9,000 employees worldwide. This represents under 4% of its global workforce and impacts various teams, regions, and experience levels, a source…

Jeff Bezos Sells $737 Million in Amazon Shares

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold over 3.3 million shares of the company in a transaction valued at approximately $736.7 million, according to a financial filing made public on Tuesday. Stock…

Figma Files for IPO on NYSE, Plans Aggressive Growth Through Acquisitions

Design software company Figma officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, planning to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FIG.” The move follows…

Trump Announces He Has Found a Buyer for TikTok

President Donald Trump revealed Sunday that a group of “very wealthy people” is poised to purchase the short-form video app TikTok. “We have a buyer for TikTok, by the way,”…

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Knockoffs of Its Products

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. has filed a lawsuit accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling counterfeit versions of some of its best-known products. The lawsuit,…

DHL Express Canada Workers Approve New Agreement, Strike and Lockout Set to End

Canada’s largest private sector union, Unifor, has announced the end of a three-week lockout and strike at DHL Express Canada after workers ratified a new four-year agreement. The contract was…

Federal Authorities Order Chinese Tech Company to Shut Down Canadian Operations Over National Security Concerns

The federal government has directed Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to shut down its Canadian operations and leave the country due to national security concerns. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced…

Meta Reportedly Adds Four More Researchers from OpenAI

Meta is intensifying its recruitment efforts by bringing in more talent from OpenAI. Following the recent hiring of prominent OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal, new reports indicate that Meta has added…

Lotus Considers Moving UK Production to the US

Sportscar manufacturer Lotus is reportedly reviewing plans to shift production away from its UK headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, to a new facility in the United States. Such a move could…

Meta Acquires Over 1 GW of Renewable Energy to Power Data Centers

Meta has significantly increased its renewable energy holdings with new agreements adding more than 1 gigawatt of solar and wind power capacity. On Thursday, Meta announced a purchase of 791…

BBC Launches Paid Subscription Service for US Website Users

The BBC has introduced a subscription paywall for users accessing its website from the United States. Starting now, US visitors to BBC.com will need to pay $49.99 annually or $8.99…