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…
Singapore Retailers Embrace AI but Worry About Losing Personal Touch
Singapore retailers are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations, but concerns remain over the potential loss of a personal touch in shopping experiences. A…
Bluesky Gains One Million Users Following Brazil’s X Ban
Bluesky, a microblogging platform, has seen a rapid surge in new users, gaining a million users over the past three days. This spike in activity follows a decision by Brazilian…
Validus Secures $50M Debt Financing from HSBC to Support Indonesian SMEs
Validus, a digital lending platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in Singapore, has secured $50 million in debt financing from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. The…
Mysterious Noise Reported from Inside NASA’s Starliner Docked at ISS
NASA’s Starliner spacecraft has begun emitting unusual noises just days before it is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) for an uncrewed return to Earth. On Saturday,…
Boeing’s Starliner Returning to Earth Without Crew on September 6
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth without a crew on September 6, following an undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). If conditions permit, the spacecraft will…
Nintendo Stops Repairing New 3DS as Parts Run Out
Nintendo has officially stopped offering repairs for the New Nintendo 3DS due to a shortage of parts. This development, announced by the company’s Japanese support team, means that users of…