Apple launches iOS 18 without Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18
Today is Apple's big software update extravaganza, as official releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 are available for the masses, to go with tvOS 18 and visionOS 2 for Apple Vis...
Instagram unveils Teen Accounts, a sweeping update to boost privacy and limit intrusive effects for under-18 users, including making accounts private by default
The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content …
iOS 18 review: despite missing upcoming AI features, there's plenty to like including bold personalization options and solid Notes, Calendar, and Maps updates
Your iPhone gains some new features while waiting on Apple Intelligence — Tom's Guide Verdict
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT from its apps globally, days after the Biden administration accused RT of acting as an arm of Moscow's spy agencies
U.S. officials on Friday accused RT of carrying out covert information warfare operations around the world as an arm of Russia's spy agencies.
Apple Watch Series 10 review: bigger display, wide-angle OLED, faster charging, and sleep apnea detection, but no blood oxygen and another year of minor updates
The Series 10 bets big on a larger display and a more wearable design. As far as iterative updates go, that's a savvy choice.
macOS 15 Sequoia review: window tiling, the new Passwords app, and iPhone mirroring make it a solid update even without the upcoming Apple Intelligence features
but sans Apple Intelligence Zollotech / zollotech on YouTube : macOS 15 Sequoia is Out! - What's New? Brandon Butch / Brandon Butch on YouTube : macOS Sequoia Released - What's New? (75+ New Features)...
Trump launches World Liberty Financial, a DeFi lending project on Ethereum underpinned by the WLFI governance token; up to 63% of WLFI to be sold to the public
- Donald Trump helped unveil a few details of his highly anticipated cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, on Monday night.
Intel announces plans to create a separate entity for its foundry business, a structure that could help to raise outside funding; INTC jumps 7%+
Intel shares jumped almost 10% in extended trading on Monday after the company said it plans to turn its foundry business into an independent unit …
OpenAI confirms fixing an issue “where it appeared as though ChatGPT was starting new conversations”, after users reported ChatGPT reaching out proactively
“Did you just message me first?” — Over the weekend, a redditor going by the name of SentuBill posted a peculiar screenshot …
Intel and AWS plan to coinvest in making a new AI chip on Intel 18A via a “multiyear, multibillion-dollar framework”; Intel delays new Germany and Poland plants
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A US appeals court signals skepticism with TikTok's arguments against the law that could force it to sever ties with China to keep operating in the US
Judges are considering the validity of legislation that could shut down Chinese-backed app used by half of Americans
The US awards Intel up to an additional $3B under the CHIPS and Science Act for the Secure Enclave program to expand the supply of microelectronics for the DOD
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Google plans to use C2PA's standard to identify images taken with a camera, edited in tools like Photoshop, or made using AI via its “about this image” feature
Google is planning to roll out a technology that will identify whether a photo was taken with a camera …
Elon Musk posted “no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala 🤔” on X and deleted the false claim after it garnered 34M+ views, claiming it was a “joke”
which he made after the second apparent assassination attempt on former Pres. Trump — Musk, who owns the platform, responded to a user who asked, “Why they want to kill Donald Trump?” … Ben Herrera / ...
EssilorLuxottica and Meta announce a 10-year deal to continue developing smart eyewear, after creating two generations of Ray-Ban glasses since 2019
EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA) said on Tuesday it had extended its partnership with Meta Platforms (META.O) by agreeing a 10-year deal to continue developing smart eyewear.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells staff to return to the office five days per week from January 2, 2025, citing the importance of the policy to the company's culture
Amazon orders employees back to the office five days a week Michael Grothaus / Fast Company : Amazon CEO Andy Jassy orders employees back to the office 5 days a week in one of the strictest RTO mandat...
Armenian startup EasyDMARC, which uses the DMARC standard to simplify email security and authentication, raised a $20M Series A led by Radian Capital
EasyDMARC, a B2B SaaS startup out of Armenia that aims to simplify email security and authentication, said it has raised $20 million …
A look at France's LOPMI law, enacted in January 2023 to criminalize tech executives whose platforms allow illegal activities, as Pavel Durov remains on bail
When French prosecutors took aim at Telegram boss Pavel Durov, they had a trump card to wield - a tough new law with no international equivalent …
At an Oracle investor Q&A, Larry Ellison pitched a future where AI systems would constantly monitor citizens through an extensive network of cameras and drones
“On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powered surveillance future during a company financial meeting, reports Business Insider. … Dan Gillmor / @dangillmor@mastodon...
Wintermute partners with Chaos Labs to launch a crypto-based betting site focused on the US presidential election; Polymarket has ~$1B in wagers on that contest
- Wintermute launches new US election betting market with Chaos — Exchanges will be able to list the market free of charge
Denver-based Hotel Engine, a hotel booking and management service, now called Engine, raised a $140M Series C at a $2.1B valuation, up from $1.3B in late 2021
Elia Wallen never expected this. — Wallen started Hotel Engine as a subsidiary of corporate housing company Travelers Haven in 2015 …
A US federal jury finds Zynga infringed on two IBM patents related to web-based communications and orders the game maker to pay $44.9M; Zynga plans to appeal
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A look at the activity of some members of The Com, an online community linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group, and their involvement in extortion groups
which corresponds to the screen name “@Holy” — and found the same account was used across a number of cybercrime channels that are entirely focused on extorting young people into harming themselves or...
The US FDIC proposes rules for banks holding customer funds for money management apps, to track customers' balances, citing harms done when Synapse cratered
Mobile banking enables customers to manage financial services …
OpenAI says Sam Altman will no longer serve on its board's safety and security committee, which will now be fully composed of independent board members
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Uber says it plans to start checking US passengers' account info against third-party ID verification databases; drivers will be able to see a user's blue badge
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How Netflix staged a remarkable recovery since its 2022 stock crash, adding 45M+ subscribers via a password crackdown and gaining an edge over Hollywood rivals
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Revolut outlines plans to launch its services in India in 2025, in an effort to expand outside Europe, which accounted for more than 90% of its sales in 2023
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German grocery delivery app Flink raised $115M in equity and $35M in debt, sources say at a valuation just under $1B; Flink has raised $1.5B+, per PitchBook
We already achieved EBITDA break-even at country level …
Microsoft calls for “clarity and consistency” over US export controls that have held up shipping AI chips to UAE-based G42, in which Microsoft invested $1.5B
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Microsoft unveils a $60B stock buyback program, matching its largest-ever repurchase authorization, and raises its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.83 per share
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A look at Shenzhen-based Transsion, whose Infinix and Tecno command about 50% of Africa's smartphone market and are finding success in Asia and the Middle East
Austin Carr / Bloomberg : Forums: r/Android Forums: r/Android : How an Unknown Chinese Phonemaker Took Over Africa
Runway announces an API for its video-generating AI model Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, with two plans available via a waitlist, starting at $0.01 per credit
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Q&A with Philips CEO Roy Jakobs on evolving the company, a three-year restructuring plan, laying off 10,000 staff, FDA litigation, AI in healthcare, and more
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