Snap Experiments with Ads in Chat as Stock Price Falls
Snapchat is undergoing significant changes as it tests new features and updates aimed at boosting its platform’s usability and ad revenue. CEO Evan Spiegel announced in a memo published on…
Nvidia Faces Subpoena from U.S. DoJ as Antitrust Concerns Grow
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a subpoena to Nvidia, intensifying its antitrust investigation into the AI chipmaker, according to Bloomberg News. This move follows earlier inquiries where…
Canva Raises Teams Prices by Over 300 Percent, Citing AI Enhancements
Canva is raising prices for its Teams subscription, with some users facing increases of over 300%, due to the company’s expanded use of generative AI tools. Specific price changes include:…
World’s First Jet-Powered Humanoid Robot Developed in Italy
A jet-powered humanoid robot, named iRonCub3, developed by researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), is capturing attention for its ability to fly using four jet engines. This robot,…
Android 15 Rolls Out with TalkBack Updates, Earthquake Alerts, and More
Google has officially released Android 15, making it available initially through the Android Open Source Project for developers. This latest version of the mobile operating system introduces various enhancements, focusing…
BigEndian Founders Aim to Boost India’s Semiconductor Industry
BigEndian Semiconductors, a fabless design startup based in Bengaluru, is leveraging its founders’ extensive chip industry experience to boost India’s position in the global semiconductor market. The company, established in…
Starlink Agrees to Block Access to X in Brazil
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has announced that it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block access to the social media platform X…
Japan’s Chip Restrictions Could Spark Economic Backlash from China
China has issued a stern warning to Japan about potential economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with further restrictions on the sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese companies, as…
Nvidia Faces Historic $279 Billion Loss as AI Enthusiasm Wanes
Nvidia experienced a record-breaking $279 billion loss in market value on Tuesday as its shares dropped by 9.5%, marking the largest single-day decline ever for a U.S. company. The downturn…
UK to Review Ticketmaster Pricing After Oasis Ticket Chaos
The UK government plans to investigate Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model after widespread chaos and frustration during the recent sale of Oasis reunion tour tickets. The move aims to address concerns…
Investigation Launched by South Korea into Telegram’s Role in Deepfake Distribution
South Korean police have initiated an investigation into Telegram to determine whether the encrypted messaging app has played a role in the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake content, as reported…
Judge Rules Against Forcing Social Media Platforms to Block Harmful Content for Teens
A federal judge has ruled against a portion of the Texas SCOPE Act, stating that social media companies cannot be forced to block teens from accessing specific content labeled as…
Disney Blackout on DirecTV Leaves Millions Without ESPN and ABC
Disney has imposed a blackout on ESPN, ABC, and other channels for DirecTV subscribers after negotiations failed to secure a new distribution agreement, affecting roughly 11 million DirecTV users. This…
European Chip Sector Calls for Faster Aid and New ‘Chips Act 2.0’
Europe’s main semiconductor industry body, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), has urged the European Union to enhance support for the chip sector. This includes accelerating aid disbursement, developing a…
Microsoft’s Recall Feature on Windows 11 Not Removable After All
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 users will not be able to uninstall the controversial “Recall” feature, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. Recall, part of the Copilot+ suite announced in…
AI News Anchors Debut in Venezuela to Shield Journalists from Crackdown
Venezuela’s latest attempt to protect journalists amid ongoing government crackdowns involves using artificial intelligence (AI) news anchors to deliver headlines. Named “El Pana” and “La Chama,” these AI-generated figures were…
Brazilian Supreme Court Upholds X Ban as Starlink Defies Compliance
Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld a ban on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, following a decision led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This ruling directs Brazil’s…
ByteDance Taps Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan for Massive Loan
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly securing a $9.5 billion loan from banks, marking the largest dollar-denominated corporate loan in Asia outside of Japan. According to sources familiar…
Apple Reportedly Phasing Out USB-A in New Mac Mini
Apple is reportedly planning to remove USB-A ports from the upcoming Mac mini, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new Mac mini models will feature Apple’s M4 chip and will…
Huawei to Launch New Product Hours After Apple’s iPhone 16 Unveiling
Huawei is set to challenge Apple with a product launch event scheduled just hours after the expected unveiling of the iPhone 16. The Chinese tech giant announced on Monday that…