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FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled…
Major Canadian Banks Exit UN Climate Alliance
Four of Canada’s largest banking institutions, BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group, and CIBC, have withdrawn from the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance. Despite their departure, these banks assert that they…
Solana Soars 12% Amid Trump’s Memecoin Launch, Outshining Ether
Solana, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday. According to Coin Metrics, the price of SOL increased by more than 12%, following…
Wall Street Rebounds with Record-Smashing Quarter as Confidence Grows
U.S. corporations have faced challenges due to regulatory uncertainty and higher borrowing costs, leading to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions activity. However, recent developments indicate a healthier business environment,…
Russian Hackers Leverage WhatsApp Web in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
Russian hackers have reportedly employed a new cyberattack technique exploiting the WhatsApp Web feature to target individuals through phishing tactics. Cybersecurity experts identified this alarming trend in early October 2023,…
Duolingo Shares Surge as Shift to Mandarin Learning Gains Momentum
Duolingo’s shares experienced a significant increase of nearly 7% on Thursday, driven by a surge in users signing up to learn Mandarin. This growth aligns with the increasing usage of…
YouTube Pledges $15 Million to Aid LA Community and Creators Affected by Wildfires
Google and YouTube have announced a significant donation of $15 million aimed at supporting the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by recent wildfires. This initiative was detailed in…
TikTok’s U.S. Operations Attract Billionaire Investors
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has emerged as a significant player in the U.S. mobile user market, boasting approximately 115 million monthly mobile users. While it trails behind Instagram’s…
Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled with Major Upgrades
Nintendo has officially confirmed the development of the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant evolution in its popular gaming console lineup. Scheduled for release later this year, the exact launch…
South Korea Cracks Down on Unfair Crypto Trading Practices Under New Law
South Korean financial authorities have taken action against unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime. On January 16, 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported its first…
End of Support for Windows 10: Office Apps on the Chopping Block
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Apps, including Office applications, will no longer be supported on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025.…
Supreme Court to Decide TikTok’s Fate Amid Security Concerns
The United States Supreme Court is poised to announce a critical decision on Friday that could determine the future of TikTok in the country. The app, immensely popular among Americans,…
Illinois Electric Truck Charging Initiative Receives $100 Million Boost
The Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure in Illinois. The Charging for Infrastructure (CFI) program awarded $636 million to 49 applicants…
Kia Delays Tesla Supercharger Access to Spring 2025
Kia owners eagerly anticipating access to Tesla Superchargers will need to adjust their expectations. The automaker has announced that the rollout of Supercharger access has been delayed from January 15,…
TikTok Faces Imminent U.S. Shutdown Amidst Ownership Uncertainty
TikTok is on the brink of a significant shutdown in the United States, expected to take effect on Sunday, January 19. This development follows increasing concerns from the Biden administration…
Zuckerberg’s Meta Sheds 5% of Staff to Fuel AI Push
Meta, the tech giant spearheaded by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is taking decisive steps to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. By targeting the lowest-performing 5% of its employees, approximately 3,600…
Apple Pauses AI News Summaries Amid Accuracy Concerns
Apple has temporarily halted the AI-powered news summaries in its beta software for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. This decision follows a series of inaccuracies and unexpected outcomes reported by…
SpaceX Starship Test Faces Setback Amidst Blue Origin’s Historic Launch
SpaceX’s seventh Starship test flight encountered unexpected challenges when communication with the ship was lost approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight. The test, initially set to last an hour, was…
Synthesia Secures $180 Million Funding, Valuation Soars to $2.1 Billion
British artificial intelligence startup Synthesia has announced a significant milestone in its journey, securing a $180 million funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). This latest investment more than…
OpenAI Innovates with Phone-Based ChatGPT Access Amid Financial Challenges
OpenAI has introduced a novel feature allowing U.S.-based users to interact with ChatGPT via phone for free, up to 15 minutes monthly. This initiative, currently in beta, is also available…