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Apple Boosts iPhone Output in India Amid U.S. Concerns Over Russia

The White House has turned its attention to India’s purchases of Russian oil, warning of new tariffs if the practice continues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that India could…

Tesla Launches Model YL 6-Seater in China

Tesla has officially introduced the Model YL, a six-seater version of its popular SUV, but for now, the release is exclusive to China. The Model YL stretches to 4,976 millimeters…

Microsoft Exec Hints at Lower Xbox Cloud Gaming Prices

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have long had access to Microsoft’s xCloud tool, which allows games to be streamed over the cloud. Microsoft’s latest comments suggest the feature remains popular,…

Google Settles Children’s YouTube Data Lawsuit for $30 Million

Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of violating children’s privacy rights on YouTube. The case centered on allegations that…

Air Canada Flights Resume After Tentative Deal With Attendants

Air Canada flights are back in operation after the airline and its flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday. The union, which represents 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed its members…

California Unveils $55M Plan to Grow Public EV Charging Network

California has introduced its largest electric vehicle charging program yet, the state’s Energy Commission announced on Aug. 5. The $55 million Fast Charge California Project is designed to cover as…

UK Retreats in Apple Privacy Dispute, U.S. Says

The U.S. director of national intelligence said on Wednesday that the United Kingdom has backed away from its controversial demand requiring Apple to provide access to global user data. Tulsi…

Intel Secures $2 Billion Investment From SoftBank

Intel and SoftBank announced on Monday that the Japanese conglomerate will invest $2 billion in the U.S. chipmaker. SoftBank is purchasing Intel’s common stock at $23 per share, just below…

Shein May Shift Back to China to Secure Hong Kong IPO Approval

Shein is considering relocating its base from Singapore back to China as it seeks Beijing’s approval for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), according to a Bloomberg report…

Roblox Faces Potential Wave of Lawsuits Over Child Safety Lapses

A coalition of parents and lawyers is preparing multiple lawsuits against child gaming platform Roblox, following a federal case accusing the site of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation.…

Shein, Temu Face Price Increases After Trump Ends $800 Import Exemption

Starting August 29, a trade rule that allowed low-value packages to enter the United States without duties will officially end. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald…

Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Order to End ‘Unlawful’ Strike

The union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants says it will continue strike action despite a ruling from the Canada Industrial Relations Board declaring the walkout unlawful. The tribunal issued the…

Swatch Apologizes for ‘Slanted Eyes’ Ad After Outcry in China

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized and withdrawn an advertisement that drew anger from Chinese social media users. The ad showed a model pulling the corners of his eyes, a gesture…

Tesla Poised to Lose One of Its Key Revenue Streams

Tesla is about to lose one of its easiest and most profitable revenue sources, following the passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The new legislation eliminates tax incentives…

Air Canada Scraps Flight Resumption as Union Defies Back-to-Work Order

Air Canada cancelled hundreds of flights on Sunday after the union representing its flight attendants refused to comply with a back-to-work order. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said…

ChatGPT Mobile App Hits $2B in Revenue, Averaging $2.91 Per Install

ChatGPT’s mobile app has surpassed $2 billion in global consumer spending since its launch in May 2023, according to new data from app intelligence firm Appfigures. The figure is nearly…

Bluesky Unveils Major Overhaul of Policies and Community Guidelines

Two years after its launch, social network Bluesky is updating its Community Guidelines and related policies, inviting users to give feedback before the revisions take effect. The company, which positions…

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns of AI Bubble as Industry Spending Booms

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial intelligence is in a bubble. Speaking to reporters last week, he said that while AI is one of the most important developments in recent…

Firm Issues Apology After Saying It Wouldn’t Process LGBTQ+ Payments

Stripe has issued an apology after customer support staff incorrectly told callers that the company would no longer process payments for LGBTQ+ content or goods. The payment processor, which powers…

xAI Co-Founder Steps Down From Musk’s AI Company

Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI, announced his departure from the company on Wednesday in a post on X. Babuschkin, who led engineering teams at xAI, played a…