Amazon Venture Fund Supports Startup Developing Solution for Return Fraud
Amazon is turning to the startup world to tackle a persistent logistics challenge: fraudulent product returns. This scam, where shoppers request refunds but return empty packages or unrelated items instead…
Sundar Pichai Expresses Enthusiasm Over Google Cloud’s Partnership with OpenAI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said he is “very excited” about supplying OpenAI — Google’s biggest AI competitor — with cloud computing resources to train and serve OpenAI’s AI models, following…
YouTube’s Ad Revenue Climbs Toward Nearly $10 Billion
YouTube continues to lead the streaming market, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue, according to Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings released Wednesday. The platform’s ad revenue reached $9.8 billion, up…
Tesla’s Profits Decline Amid Falling EV Sales and Regulatory Credit Reductions
Tesla’s second-quarter results for 2025 reflected several headwinds: declining electric vehicle (EV) sales, a lower average selling price, reduced revenue from regulatory credits, and a drop in solar and energy…
UK Presses Apple and Google to Implement Mobile Changes to Limit Market Power
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to designate Apple and Google as companies with “strategic market status” (SMS), identifying them as dominant players with significant control over digital…
Apple Launches New Warranty Plan Covering Three Products for $20 Monthly
Apple has expanded its warranty and support offerings by launching AppleCare One, a subscription plan designed to cover multiple Apple devices under a single umbrella. Starting at $19.99 per month,…
Volvo Regionalizes Global Production to Sidestep Tariffs
Volvo Cars is restructuring its global operations to grant its three main markets—U.S., China, and Europe—greater decision-making authority, CEO and President Håkan Samuelsson said during a July 17 call with…
Spotify Faces Backlash for Uploading AI-Generated Songs Under Deceased Artists’ Names
Spotify has come under fire after investigations revealed the platform was hosting AI-generated songs released under the names of deceased musicians, without the consent of their estates or record labels.…
Tesla Loses Appeal Among India’s Loyal Fans Despite Musk’s Delivery
Tesla officially opened its first showroom in India this week, but the excitement among early supporters is notably muted. Vishal Gondal, a longtime Tesla enthusiast who prebooked a Model 3…
Apple Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Jon Prosser Over ‘Brazen and Egregious’ iOS 26 Leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser for posting details about iOS 26, alleging he obtained the information through “brazen and egregious” means. According to Apple, Prosser collaborated…
SpaceX’s Starbase Reports Higher Worker Injury Rates Than Industry Peers
SpaceX employees working at its Starbase facility in Texas face significantly higher injury risks than those at the company’s other manufacturing locations. Worker safety records reviewed show Starbase’s injury rates…
YouTube TV Reportedly Offers Big Discounts to Win Back NFL Sunday Ticket Users
Although the NFL regular season officially begins in September, some former NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers are getting an early chance to re-subscribe through YouTube TV — with discounts available before…
Amazon Continues Layoffs with Job Cuts in Cloud Computing Unit
Amazon confirmed Thursday that it is reducing staff within its cloud computing branch, Amazon Web Services (AWS), following a review to sharpen organizational priorities. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said the…
