President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam as part of a new trade agreement reached in last-minute negotiations. Previously, Vietnamese…
Microsoft has announced it will close its direct operations in Pakistan, marking the end of its 25-year presence in the country. The company will now serve Pakistani customers through resellers…
New tests have revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock supports variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, despite initial claims from Nintendo that it did not. However, oddly, this feature is…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared a candid message on X this past Friday, revealing that he feels “politically homeless” as he perceives the Democratic Party no longer supports a “culture…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been vocally critical of President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending legislation for weeks, made his first public comment since the bill was passed.…
The European Union has affirmed it will stick to its timeline for implementing its landmark AI legislation despite a coordinated push by over a hundred technology companies seeking to delay…
Earlier this week, Instagram’s Threads introduced its most-requested feature yet: direct messages (DMs). However, the rollout has sparked backlash, especially from women users, who are calling for an option to…
Google is making its customizable Gemini chatbots, known as Gems, directly accessible within the side panels of Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides. Previously, these AI assistants were only…
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update is testing a new FaceTime feature that automatically pauses video calls when nudity is detected. The feature, spotted in the iOS 26 developer preview, displays…
Starting late 2025, Australians will need to verify their age when using major search engines like Google and Microsoft while logged into their accounts. This new requirement aims to align…
It’s been an open secret in fintech circles that Darragh Buckley, founder and CEO of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Increase, has long aimed to “buy a bank.” Recently, he effectively…
Apple’s iPhone sales in China grew by 8% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first growth in the region since mid-2023, according to Counterpoint Research. This signals…
ElevenLabs, a London-based startup focused on AI-generated synthetic voices, plans to become IPO-ready within five years as it aims for rapid international expansion. Expanding Global Footprint “We expect to build…
The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable device, often referred to as the “iPad Fold,” has reportedly seen a pause in production. Recent reports indicate the device is not expected to launch soon…
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will officially shut down next month. The company has given users until August to enjoy the platform’s offerings before it completely goes offline. Freevee has…
When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the company promised subscribers direct access to customer support. However, amid a wave of mass bans affecting Facebook and…
US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for him to resign immediately. “‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!” Trump wrote on his…