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,…
Australia Plans World-First Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social…
How Samsung’s Delayed AI Strategy Opened Doors for Rival SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics, once the dominant force in memory semiconductors, is now struggling in the AI-driven chip market, resulting in a $126 billion loss in market value, as reported by S&P…
Nissan to Cut 9,000 Jobs and Slash CEO’s Pay Amid Struggles
Nissan Motor Co. plans to lay off 9,000 workers and reduce its global manufacturing capacity by 20 percent, according to Reuters. The Japanese automaker’s restructuring strategy is aimed at trimming…
Digital Tech Proves Beneficial for Early Childhood Development, Study Finds
Digital technology may provide developmental benefits for children under three, according to a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with…
Canada Orders TikTok to Close Canadian Operations
Canada just told TikTok’s Canadian business to shut down, citing what it calls “national security risks” related to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. Minister François-Philippe Champagne made the announcement, explaining that…
Trump Expected to Maintain CHIPS Act Despite Campaign Criticisms
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to uphold the Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark policy designed to boost U.S. semiconductor production, despite criticism voiced during his campaign, according…
Samsung Elevates Bixby with Its Biggest Update Yet
Samsung has announced its largest update in years to Bixby, the company’s virtual assistant, which has long lagged behind competitors like Apple’s Siri and Google’s emerging Gemini. Revealed during a…
EU Probes Corning Over Gorilla Glass Contracts
The European Union launched an investigation into Corning Inc., the American company behind the popular Gorilla Glass, for possible violations of competition laws. Corning, a major supplier of specialized toughened…
Qualcomm’s Strong Forecast Driven by Chinese Smartphone Demand
Qualcomm Inc. announced on Wednesday that its projected sales and profit for the upcoming quarter are expected to surpass Wall Street’s estimates, largely driven by an increase in Chinese smartphone…
Amazon Wins FAA Approval for Drone Deliveries in Arizona
Amazon’s much-anticipated Prime Air drone service just got the all-clear from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to buzz across the skies in Arizona’s Phoenix metro area, kicking off a new…
Nintendo Confirms Switch Games Will Work on Upcoming Console
Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Wednesday that software from the company’s Switch console will be compatible with its upcoming successor device. While specific details about the new hardware are…
China-Linked Hackers Accessed US Telecom Data for Months, Report Finds
New revelations highlight the scale of surveillance on US telecom networks by hackers linked to China, potentially impacting thousands of Americans. The Wall Street Journal reports that this hacking group,…
OpenAI Acquires Chat.com Domain
OpenAI has quietly picked up Chat.com, and now visitors to the domain are redirected straight to ChatGPT, the company’s flagship AI-powered chatbot. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the move with…
How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact Musk’s Companies
Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has publicly aligned with Donald Trump’s campaign, bringing his wealth, influence, and online presence on X (formerly Twitter) to bear…
Suzuki Unveils First EV E Vitara in Collaboration with Toyota
Suzuki has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), the E Vitara, developed in collaboration with Toyota. The compact, 4WD-capable electric SUV marks a significant milestone for Suzuki as it ventures…
Internet Archive Brings Wayback Machine Back to Full Strength
The Internet Archive has restored its “Save Page Now” feature on the Wayback Machine, resuming a core function after DDoS attacks disrupted services in early October. This latest update, shared…
US Lawmaker Urges Crackdown on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC
A leading Republican lawmaker has voiced strong concerns over the Biden administration’s approach to regulating China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), arguing that not enough is being done to counter…
Apple Alerts Investors Future Products Might Not Be as Profitable
Apple is signaling to investors that its future product lines, despite being innovative, may not deliver the same profit margins as its hallmark iPhone. The tech company issued this warning…