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Tanzania Orders Shutdown of X Over Pornography Concerns

Tanzania has decided to block access to the social media platform X, citing the sharing of pornographic content that conflicts with the country’s laws, culture, customs, and traditions, the information…

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Downplays AI Job Fears, Highlights Growth Plans

In a Bloomberg interview Wednesday night in San Francisco, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai pushed back against fears that AI might render half of the company’s 180,000-person workforce redundant. Instead, Pichai…

Reddit Sues AI Startup Anthropic Over Contract Breach and ‘Unfair Competition’

Reddit is suing Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, alleging breach of contract and accusing the company of “unlawful and unfair business acts” by using Reddit’s platform data without permission. The…

Meta’s Move Into Nuclear Power Plant Ownership, More or Less

Meta announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to purchase all the “clean energy attributes” from Constellation Energy’s Clinton Clean Energy Center, a 1.1-gigawatt nuclear power plant located in central…

Disney Cuts Costs With Hundreds More Layoffs

Disney has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees worldwide, affecting teams in its film, television, and finance departments. The entertainment giant faces ongoing challenges as viewers increasingly turn…

TikTok Shop Food Listings Allegedly ‘Putting People at Risk’

A recent BBC investigation found that many food items sold on TikTok Shop lack required allergen information, putting consumers at risk. UK businesses must legally declare any of the 14…

Tesla Submits New ‘Robotaxi’ Trademark Applications After Previous Attempt Stalls

Tesla has submitted new trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi,” following earlier setbacks in securing trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service. Back in October 2024, Tesla applied to…

Shopify Wins Legal Battle Against Canada Revenue Agency Over Merchant Data

Shopify Inc. has won a significant legal battle against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) after a federal court ruled in favor of the Canadian tech company. Judge Guy Régimbald sided…

Google Expected to Appeal Antitrust Ruling Amid Risk of Losing Chrome

After the conclusion of the lengthy trial in the federal antitrust case against Google, the company has announced its intention to appeal the court’s ruling. The Department of Justice (DOJ)…

Elon Musk’s xAI Reportedly Plans $300M Tender Offer

Billionaire Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is reportedly preparing to launch a $300 million secondary share sale that values the company at $113 billion. The tender offer will allow xAI…

Tesla Sales Bounce Back in Norway, But Europe Struggles

Tesla’s new car sales in Norway jumped 213% in May compared to last year, defying a downward trend seen across Europe, according to data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV).…

Elon Musk Lobbying Lawmakers on Driverless Vehicle Regulations

Elon Musk may have stepped back from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency and advising President Donald Trump, but he remains active in Washington, D.C. circles. This time,…

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu Aims to Lead Industry Consolidation in Food Delivery

During the height of the Covid pandemic, when restaurants nationwide faced unprecedented challenges, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu proposed an unconventional idea: cutting commissions to help struggling restaurants survive. While Chief…

Tesla Says It’s ‘Not Interested’ in Manufacturing Cars in India

Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle giant Tesla is reportedly “not interested in manufacturing in India,” according to the country’s heavy industries minister, HD Kumaraswamy. This statement came shortly after India issued…

Microsoft Prioritizes Windows 11 Over Xbox Handheld for Now

The handheld gaming market is heating up with competitors like the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and various portable PC devices gaining traction. Rumors of a PlayStation handheld also swirl,…

Grammarly Raises $1 Billion in Nondilutive Funding From General Catalyst

Grammarly, the 16-year-old writing assistant startup, has secured a $1 billion commitment from venture firm General Catalyst. Unlike a traditional funding round, General Catalyst will not receive equity in Grammarly.…

Meta AI Reaches One Billion Monthly Active Users

Meta AI has hit a significant milestone, reaching one billion monthly active users across its apps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday. This number…

Amazon AI Partnership Brings New York Times Content to Alexa

The New York Times announced Thursday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Amazon to provide the news organization’s content across various Amazon artificial intelligence platforms. This deal extends…

Apple Said to Bear 25% Tariffs, Not Consumers, According to Trump Official

After temporarily avoiding tariffs, Apple is now subject to a 25% tax on all iPhones manufactured outside the United States. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump recently stated that…

Apple Eyes Mobile Gaming as iOS 19 Approaches

With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just weeks away, the company is signaling a stronger focus on mobile gaming opportunities. Apple already offers Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that…