SpaceX Secures Approval for Seventh Starship Launch
SpaceX has secured regulatory approval for its seventh Starship launch, marking another milestone for the ambitious space exploration company. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the green light for the…
Shein Agrees to Local Data and Control Rules for India Comeback
Shein, the Chinese fashion retailer, must hand over Indian customer data and relinquish control of its local operations to its partner, Reliance Retail, to return to India. Government disclosures on…
EPA Approves California’s Bold Plan to Phase Out Gas Cars
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas- and diesel-powered cars by 2035. According to ABC News, the EPA granted California the…
YouTube Partners with CAA to Help Stars Manage AI Likeness
YouTube has announced a collaboration with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to test technology that helps high-profile actors, athletes, and creators manage AI-generated content featuring their likeness. The platform is developing…
ASML and Partners Commit $230 Million for Eindhoven Development
Dutch technology companies, including chip equipment maker ASML, have committed around $230 million to support infrastructure development in Eindhoven, one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology hubs. The announcement ties into “Operation…
Five More Amazon Sites Join Growing Worker Strike Movement
Amazon workers at five additional facilities have authorized strike action, adding to the labor unrest at three other sites in New York City and Illinois. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters…
Rivian Adds YouTube, Google Cast, and SiriusXM to Its EVs
Rivian has expanded its in-car entertainment features, introducing YouTube, Google Cast, and SiriusXM to its lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). The updates, part of a recent software release, enhance the…
Sony invests $320 million to become Kadokawa’s largest shareholder
Sony Group has announced plans to deepen its stake in Kadokawa Corporation, a major player in Japanese media, by investing approximately 50 billion yen ($320 million). The move will increase…
China Accuses US of Cyberattacks on High-Tech Companies
China’s national cyber emergency response center has accused U.S. entities of launching cyberattacks on Chinese tech firms to steal trade secrets. According to a statement by the National Computer Network…
Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Is Inactive in India After Device Seizures
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, is not operational in India, Musk confirmed late Tuesday. His statement came after Indian authorities seized two devices bearing the Starlink logo in recent…
Qualcomm’s Nuvia Deal Could Save $1.4 Billion Annually in Arm Fees
Qualcomm projected it could save up to $1.4 billion annually in payments to Arm by acquiring startup Nuvia, according to internal documents revealed in a Delaware federal court trial. Qualcomm…
Threads Lets Users Share Media with Credit to Original Creators
Threads is rolling out a new “Use media” feature that lets users reshare photos and videos with their own captions while crediting the original creator. Announced by Instagram head Adam…
Apple Abandons Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple is no longer pursuing a hardware subscription service for its iPhones, according to a report from Bloomberg. Initially envisioned in 2022, the service aimed to let users upgrade to…
Kakao Mobility Fined $10.5 Million for Restricting Rivals on Taxi App
Kakao Mobility, the ride-hailing subsidiary of Korean tech giant Kakao, has been fined $10.5 million (KRW 15.1 billion) by South Korea’s antitrust watchdog, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), for…
Honda and Nissan in Talks to Join Forces Against Competitors
Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger that could reshape the global automotive landscape. According to Nikkei, the two Japanese automakers are in talks to consolidate under a new holding…
Japan’s Kioxia Valued at $5.8 Billion After IPO Surge
Shares of Kioxia Corporation surged 14% on their debut Wednesday, valuing the Japan-based memory chipmaker at approximately 890 billion yen ($5.8 billion). Backed by Bain Capital, the company’s initial public…
Look Around Now Available on Apple Maps Web Beta
Apple’s Look Around feature, its answer to Google Street View, is now accessible via Apple Maps on the web. This functionality allows users to explore cities with interactive, 360-degree imagery.…
Salesforce Boosts AI Sales Team with 2,000 New Hires
Salesforce, the cloud software leader, announced plans to hire 2,000 sales representatives to focus on its growing portfolio of AI products. This decision, shared by CEO Marc Benioff during a…
SoundCloud Launches Affordable Plan for Artists
SoundCloud has introduced a budget-friendly subscription tier for artists, aiming to lower the barrier for musicians to access professional tools and global distribution. The new plan, named Artist, is priced…
Senators Push Biden for 90-Day Extension on TikTok Sale Deadline
Democratic Senator Ed Markey and Republican Senator Rand Paul have called on President Joe Biden to extend by 90 days the January 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok’s…