X Users May Soon Access Grok AI for Free
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok could soon be available to X’s free users—but there’s a catch. According to TechCrunch, Musk’s xAI has begun testing free access to Grok in select…
New DJI Neo Update Boosts Speed and Adds Vertical Video for Creators
DJI’s latest firmware update for its Neo drone enhances both speed and video capabilities, addressing previous user limitations. The update introduces vertical video shooting and increases the Neo’s tracking speed,…
China Chip Index Nears Three-Year High Amid TSMC Export Restrictions
China’s semiconductor index surged to nearly a three-year peak on Monday, fueled by expectations that new U.S. export restrictions on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) could expedite China’s push for…
Amazon Confirms Breach Impacting Employee Contact Details
Amazon has confirmed that a data breach at a third-party vendor led to the exposure of employee contact information. The incident, tied to the mass exploitation of the MOVEit Transfer…
Nintendo Direct to Unveil Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World
Nintendo is preparing to reveal the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Country section of its Super Nintendo World theme park in an exclusive 10-minute Nintendo Direct stream. The broadcast, scheduled for…
Apple Expands Self-Service Repair for iPhone 16 Series
Apple has officially added iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repair parts to its self-service repair store, enabling users to replace commonly damaged components on their own. Available parts include essential…
India’s Antitrust Probe Finds Zomato and Swiggy Favored Select Restaurants
India’s antitrust regulator has found that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy engaged in practices that breached competition laws by favoring select restaurant partners, according to documents from the Competition…
Elon Musk’s X Moves All Legal Fights to Conservative Texas Court District
Elon Musk has set up his social media platform, X, to handle lawsuits in the Northern District of Texas — a federal court district known for its conservative-leaning judges, as…
Sony’s Profit Leaps 73% with Boost from Gaming Sector
Sony Group Corp. reported a significant rise in operating profit for the July-September quarter, driven largely by its game and network services sector, which helped mitigate reduced revenue from TV…
Nintendo Sues Streamer for Pirating Games Ahead of Release
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a Colorado-based streamer, Jesse Keighin—better known as EveryGameGuru—for allegedly pirating and streaming its games before their official release dates. The lawsuit claims Keighin went…
This Robot Is Too Fast to Beat at Rock-Paper-Scissors
Computers have taken on humans in games before, but Mark Rober’s new robot takes competition to another level, claiming an unbeatable record in the classic game of rock-paper-scissors. As reported…
ASML Resolves Global IT Outage Amid Heightened Scrutiny Over China Sales
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, has resolved a global IT systems outage that affected operations on Friday. The company confirmed that “all systems are fully recovered,” although the cause…
Inside Gen Z’s Most Downloaded Apps of 2024
Gen Z’s favorite apps of 2024 reveal a lot about what this generation values in the digital space. In an analysis by app intelligence firm Appfigures, which TechCrunch shared, we…
China Prepares for Trump’s Policies with Boosted Chip Equipment Purchases
China’s semiconductor sector is bracing for another challenging period under Donald Trump by accelerating its purchase of foreign chipmaking equipment and exploring alliances with international partners. Anticipating stricter U.S. trade…
US Orders TSMC to Halt AI Chip Shipments to China
The United States has directed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to suspend shipments of advanced chips to Chinese companies, primarily those used in artificial intelligence applications, effective Monday, according to…
Microsoft’s Outlook Now Has AI Themes That Can Change with the Weather
Microsoft’s latest update brings a bit of flair to your inbox. Outlook users with Copilot Pro or business accounts can now personalize their email experience with new AI-generated themes. This…
China’s SMIC Sees Overcapacity Extending to 2025 with Limited New Investments
China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), cautioned Friday that the mature node chip market would remain oversupplied until at least 2025, signaling a restrained approach to capacity growth.…
Nvidia Reaches Historic $3.6 Trillion Market Value After Trump Election Win
Shares of Nvidia surged to a record high on Thursday, marking a historic milestone as the chipmaker became the first company to surpass a $3.6 trillion market capitalization. This achievement…
Roblox Introduces Stricter Content Ratings and Social Limits for Kids Under 13
Roblox is taking steps to make its platform safer for young users, especially kids under 13, who make up a big chunk of its massive 70 million daily player base.…
TikTok’s “Share to TikTok” Connects Directly with Spotify, Apple Music
TikTok is making it simpler to share your favorite tracks with its new “Share to TikTok” feature. Now, users of both Spotify and Apple Music can post songs, albums, playlists,…