U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that TikTok will be blocked in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to transfer control to American entities. “You can’t have something controlled by China living on 100 million American phones,” Lutnick said during an appearance on a financial […]
Nvidia issued a strong warning on Thursday about the use of unauthorized AI chips in underground data centers, calling the practice both technically flawed and economically unsustainable. The statement followed a recent investigative report alleging that over $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s high-performance chips have been illicitly funneled into China. “Building data centers using smuggled […]
Former President Donald Trump publicly refuted speculation that he intends to jeopardize Elon Musk’s business ventures by eliminating government subsidies. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump clarified, “Many are saying I plan to destroy Elon’s companies by ending his federal subsidies. That’s simply not true. I want Elon—and every U.S. business—to flourish more […]
Just days after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron stepped down, the company’s top HR executive, Kristin Cabot, has also resigned following a widely circulated incident at a Coldplay concert. “Kristin Cabot is no longer with the company,” a spokesperson confirmed in a Thursday email. Cabot served as Astronomer’s Chief People Officer. The controversy erupted after concertgoers […]
Meta unveiled a new wave of safety features on Wednesday aimed at better protecting teenagers across its platforms. These updates include stronger direct messaging safeguards to combat exploitative content and new tools to help teens identify and report suspicious users. Now, younger users will see added context about the people they’re chatting with—such as the […]
IBM’s stock dropped by up to 6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the release of its second-quarter earnings report. While the tech giant exceeded analysts’ expectations for both earnings and total revenue, a shortfall in software sales led to investor concern. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, outperforming the expected $2.64. […]
Telegram has officially rolled out its integrated crypto wallet to 87 million users in the United States, allowing them to send, receive, and manage digital assets directly within the app—no separate downloads, browser extensions, or logins required. Called TON Wallet, the feature is now live within Telegram’s interface. It functions as a self-custodial wallet, meaning […]
Microsoft has revealed that multiple China-linked hacking groups have been actively exploiting a vulnerability in its SharePoint collaboration platform. According to a blog post by the tech giant, malicious activity tied to the Chinese threat actors known as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603 began as early as July 7. These groups have attempted to […]
Amazon is set to acquire Bee AI, a San Francisco-based startup known for its AI-powered wearable device, marking another strategic move by the tech giant to deepen its investments in generative artificial intelligence. Bee AI’s flagship product is a $49.99 wristband that resembles a smartwatch and comes equipped with built-in microphones and AI capabilities. The […]
Amazon has confirmed another round of job cuts, this time affecting roles within its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS). “In light of a careful evaluation of our organizational priorities and strategic focus areas, we’ve made the tough decision to eliminate certain roles across select AWS teams,” a company spokesperson said. “We recognize the […]