PARIS, March 31 – In a significant regulatory decision, French antitrust authorities have imposed a €150 million ($162.4 million) fine on Apple (AAPL.O) for alleged unfair practices in mobile app advertising through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) tool. This ruling marks a major move against the tech giant’s control over digital advertising on its devices. Regulatory … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alarming alert regarding escalating ransomware threats targeting webmail services and virtual private networks (VPNs). These attacks, which have been linked to the notorious Medusa ransomware group, are posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations alike. The FBI, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security … Read more
NEW YORK, March 11 – In a strategic move to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Meta has begun testing its first custom-designed AI training chip. This marks a significant milestone for the tech giant as it seeks to develop its own semiconductor technology and reduce reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia (NVDA.O). According to … Read more
BEIJING, Jan 27 – DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is making waves in the global technology landscape. With its latest AI models—hailed as rivals to or even superior to leading models in the U.S.—the company has introduced groundbreaking advancements at a fraction of the cost. This has positioned DeepSeek as a formidable player in the … Read more
SEOUL/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 23 — Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 smartphones in California, marking a bold push into the U.S. market with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by Qualcomm chips and Google’s AI engine. The announcement also teased the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, a slimmer variant set to launch later this year, … Read more
AT&T and Verizon have confirmed that their systems were targeted by a cyberespionage campaign linked to Chinese actors, known as the Salt Typhoon operation. Despite the breach, both telecommunications giants have assured the public that their U.S. networks are secure and that the attacks have been contained. The companies are collaborating with law enforcement and … Read more
Meta-owned Instagram confirmed that its services were back online after experiencing technical problems that left many users unable to access the platform on Wednesday. The outage, which began around 12:50 p.m. ET, also impacted Facebook, another platform under Meta’s umbrella. During the peak of the disruption, thousands of users reported issues, causing widespread concern and … Read more
TikTok, a highly popular short-video platform owned by the Chinese firm ByteDance, has come under significant scrutiny and sparked widespread debate in the United States. While the platform boasts over 170 million users in the U.S., its ties to China have raised national security concerns. With recent legal developments pressuring ByteDance to divest TikTok or … Read more
Microsoft faced a major technical disruption early Monday morning, with its Outlook and Teams services experiencing significant outages. The issue, which began around 8 AM, has particularly impacted users accessing Outlook through its web platform, with over 80% of reported cases involving login and server connectivity problems. The tech giant acknowledged the issue, emphasizing that … Read more
In a significant development for the tech industry, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has been ordered to face a trial in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which claims that the company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were aimed at stifling competition within the social media landscape. The trial, … Read more