Google Removes Kaspersky Apps from Play Store Amid U.S. Ban
Google has quietly removed Kaspersky security apps from its Play Store, complying with a U.S. ban on the Russian company. The decision comes in response to restrictions imposed by the…
X Resumes Service in Brazil After Five-Week Ban
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is returning online in Brazil after the Supreme Court lifted a five-week ban that blocked users in the country from accessing the platform. Supreme…
China urges US to lift sanctions on semiconductor and vehicle firms
China’s Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, expressed “serious concerns” on Tuesday in a call with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo regarding U.S. semiconductor policies and restrictions on Chinese connected vehicles.…
AI Fund led by Andrew Ng makes first India investment with Jivi
Andrew Ng-led AI Fund has made its first investment in India, backing the AI-powered healthcare startup Jivi. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking the fund’s entrance into India’s burgeoning…
White House Posts on Reddit to Share Federal Hurricane Relief Efforts
The White House has officially launched a Reddit account, focusing on sharing critical information about hurricane relief efforts. Although the account, u/whitehouse, was created on January 7, 2021, following the…
Snapchat Introduces Ads to Main Chat Tab
Snapchat has announced a significant update with the introduction of advertisements to its main Chat tab, marking a strategic move aimed at bolstering its digital advertising business. On Tuesday, Snap…
Court Permits FTC to Pursue Antitrust Case Against Amazon
A federal judge has allowed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, according to a newly unsealed order. However, some claims under state laws…
VESSL AI raises $12M to slash GPU costs for machine learning models
South Korean startup VESSL AI has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, focusing on its machine learning operations (MLOps) platform that promises to reduce GPU expenses by…
DOJ Says Fisker Recall Payment Plan Violates Safety Law
The U.S. Department of Justice has determined that Fisker, the bankrupt electric vehicle (EV) startup, cannot require owners to pay for labor costs associated with recall repairs, according to a…
Huawei introduces HarmonyOS Next to compete with iOS and Android
Huawei Technologies is set to release its new mobile operating system, HarmonyOS Next, on Tuesday, positioning it as a competitor to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. This launch is part…
Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Programs Joins Waymo Ahead of Robotaxi Launch
Tesla has lost a key executive to Waymo just days before unveiling its robotaxi. Daniel Ho, Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs and new product integration, has joined Waymo as…
Tesla’s Long-Awaited Robotaxi to be Revealed on Thursday
Tesla is gearing up for its highly anticipated Robotaxi reveal, set to take place Thursday at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in Burbank, California. This event, titled “We, Robot,” promises…
Samsung apologizes after missing third-quarter profit expectations
Samsung’s Vice Chairman, Jun Young-hyun, the new head of the company’s Device Solutions Division, issued a rare apology on Tuesday following the company’s disappointing third-quarter profit guidance. The apology came…
Judge Orders Google to Open Play Store to Rivals
A U.S. court has ordered Google to open its Play Store to competitors following a permanent injunction issued by Judge James Donato. This decision is part of the ongoing antitrust…
AI Boom Has Room to Grow Says Foxconn Chairman Amid Language Model Evolution
Foxconn CEO and Chairman Young Liu has indicated that the surge in corporate investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will continue as large language models (LLMs) advance. In an interview…
Banks and Tech Firms Clash Over Fraud Compensation in the UK
Tensions between banks and tech companies in the UK are escalating over who should bear the financial burden of online fraud compensation. Beginning October 7, UK banks are required to…
Nissan Joins ChargeScape with Major Investment in EV Charging Tech
Nissan Motor announced on Monday that it will invest in ChargeScape, an electric vehicle (EV) battery charging technology company. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, Nissan will acquire a 25%…
Dubai Airports to Build World’s Largest Solar Rooftop
Dubai is taking a significant step forward in its efforts to implement sustainable energy solutions across its economy, particularly in the aviation sector. Dubai Airports has unveiled a new plan…
Samsung denies interest in separating chip manufacturing division
Samsung Electronics has ruled out the possibility of spinning off its contract chip manufacturing, known as its foundry business, as well as its System LSI logic chip design operations, despite…
Saudi Arabia Eyes Further Investment in Nintendo as Shares Reach $5.8 Billion
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) currently holds a significant stake in Nintendo, owning 8.5% of the company’s shares, valued at $5.8 billion. This follows an initial purchase in 2022,…