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…
EU Opens Investigation into TikTok Over Election Risks in Romania
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into TikTok‘s handling of election security risks, with a focus on Romania’s recent presidential election. Announced on Tuesday, the probe marks TikTok’s…
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Landlines and WhatsApp
ChatGPT is making its way to landlines, a bold move by OpenAI to expand access to its AI assistant. Starting Wednesday, users in the U.S. can dial 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) and…
Taiwan Encourages Firms to Build Robotics and Drones Locally
Taiwan’s government is pushing forward a new initiative, “Chips Team Taiwan,” to encourage domestic companies to increase production of satellites, drones, and robotics, according to Technology and Science Minister Wu…
CrowdStrike Challenges Delta Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity Outage
CrowdStrike has filed a motion to dismiss Delta Air Lines’ lawsuit stemming from a July cybersecurity incident that caused widespread flight cancellations and passenger disruptions. The cybersecurity firm argues the…
Meta Fined $263 Million Over 2018 Facebook Data Breach in the EU
Meta has been fined €251 million ($263 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a 2018 Facebook security breach that exposed the personal data of nearly three million users…