YouTube Begins Efforts to Remove Misleading Videos in India
YouTube is set to crack down on videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, beginning its efforts in India. The platform, known for its vast library of user-generated content, aims to…
Chinese Expertise Powers Europe’s EV Battery Future as Northvolt Stumbles
Europe’s ambition to establish a robust electric vehicle (EV) battery industry remains alive, though increasingly tied to Chinese partnerships. Following the financial downfall of Swedish startup Northvolt, European battery initiatives…
Meta Eyes Displays for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses in Future Update
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a move that could redefine how users interact with wearable technology. According to a report by the Financial…
Chinese Chipmaker Faces Blacklist as US Tightens Trade Restrictions
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Sophgo, a Chinese semiconductor company accused of indirectly supplying Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)-made chips to Huawei, a source familiar with the matter…
TuSimple’s Journey Ends with CreateAI and a New Focus on Gaming
TuSimple, the company once known for its ambitious autonomous trucking projects, has officially transitioned to AI animation and gaming under its new name, CreateAI. This rebrand caps a significant pivot…
Japan Expected to Rule Against Google in Antitrust Investigation
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to conclude that Google has violated the country’s antitrust law in its search services, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The JFTC…
Qualcomm Wins Landmark Trial Over Arm in Chip Dispute
Qualcomm has secured a pivotal victory in its legal battle against Arm Holdings, a dispute revolving around chip technology licensing. A jury in Delaware’s federal court determined that Qualcomm did…
McDonald’s India Delivery System Security Flaws Risked Sensitive Information
TechCrunch has revealed critical security flaws in McDonald’s India (West & South) delivery system that exposed sensitive customer and driver information. Traceable AI security researcher Eaton Zveare identified these vulnerabilities…
WhatsApp Defeats NSO Group in Long-Running Pegasus Spyware Case
A federal judge has ruled that the Israeli spyware developer NSO Group violated hacking laws by exploiting WhatsApp to deploy its Pegasus spyware. The decision marks a significant milestone in…
Instagram Tests New Way to Surface Missed Story Highlights
Instagram is testing a new feature to help users catch up on missed content from friends, TechCrunch reports. The platform is displaying unseen Story Highlights from mutual followers at the…
South Korean Researchers Build Robot That Helps Paraplegics Walk
A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable robot designed to assist paraplegic individuals in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.…
Telegram Achieves Profitability as Revenue Hits $1 Billion in 2024
Telegram has reached profitability, according to founder Pavel Durov, who shared the milestone in a post on Monday. The popular messaging app achieved over $1 billion in total revenue for…
CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers. The…
India’s Rapido Website Feedback Form Exposed Sensitive User and Driver Data
India’s ride-hailing platform Rapido recently patched a security vulnerability that exposed sensitive information of its users and drivers. Security researcher Renganathan P discovered the issue, which involved a website feedback…
Lumen Technologies Begins Process to Sell Consumer Fiber Unit
Lumen Technologies has begun the process of selling its consumer fiber business, signaling a shift in its operational focus while addressing its substantial debt, sources familiar with the matter disclosed.…
Intel Rolls Out Fixes for Arrow Lake CPUs to Improve Gaming Performance
Intel has been working to resolve performance shortcomings identified in its Arrow Lake CPUs, launched in October. Promising high performance with lower power consumption, the CPUs faced criticism for their…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Closest Sun Encounter on Christmas Eve
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to set another historic milestone as it swoops closer to the sun than ever before, according to NASA’s blog. On December 24 at 6:53…
Google Responds to DOJ with Plan for Search Monopoly Fixes
Google has proposed alternative remedies to address its antitrust violations, responding to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) push for drastic measures like selling Chrome and restricting its practices favoring…
Amazon to Introduce Ergonomic Improvements Across US Facilities
Amazon has agreed to adopt new safety measures across all U.S. facilities to resolve claims by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that the company failed to prevent ergonomic…
Singapore’s Bolttech Raises Over $100 Million to Reach $2.1 Billion Valuation
Insurance technology company bolttech, headquartered in Singapore, has announced raising over $100 million in its Series C funding round. Led by Dragon Fund, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and fintech direct…