WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers

June 30 – WhatsApp is introducing one of its biggest identity changes in years, giving users the ability to connect through unique usernames instead of sharing their personal phone numbers. The update is designed to improve privacy, reduce unwanted exposure of contact details, and make it easier for people to start conversations without revealing sensitive … Read more

Grand Theft Auto sets record. How many presales does GTA VI have?

June 25 – The gaming industry has witnessed countless blockbuster launches over the years, but few have generated the level of anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI. Months before its scheduled release, Rockstar Games’ upcoming title is already making headlines for reportedly achieving unprecedented commercial success. According to multiple online reports circulating within the gaming … Read more

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

OAKLAND, California, May 18 – A California federal jury has ruled in favor of OpenAI in a closely watched legal fight brought by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, delivering a major victory to the artificial intelligence company and potentially reshaping the future of the rapidly expanding AI industry. The verdict, announced on Monday, concluded a dramatic … Read more

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader

April 20 – Apple is preparing for a major leadership shift as Tim Cook steps down from his role as chief executive officer, bringing an end to a remarkable 15-year tenure that reshaped the company’s global standing. Cook, who took over from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011, will officially hand over the role to … Read more

Microsoft drives AI upgrades in Windows 11 as Windows 10 support ends

October 16 – Microsoft is taking a bold step toward the future of personal computing by encouraging users to interact with their devices more naturally. As the company phases out Windows 10, it is simultaneously introducing a wave of artificial intelligence enhancements for Windows 11 designed to redefine how people use their PCs. This week, … Read more

US Supreme Court lets Google app store reforms proceed amid Epic games lawsuit

US Supreme Court lets Google app store reforms proceed amid Epic games lawsuit

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 – The U.S Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt major parts of a lower court order requiring Google, the parent company of Alphabet (GOOGL.O), to make substantial changes to its Google Play app store, marking a key development in the ongoing legal battle with “Fortnite” creator Epic Games. Google had requested the … Read more

OpenAI’s GPT-5 nears release, promises smarter AI capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 6 – The much-anticipated launch of OpenAI’s next-generation AI model, GPT-5, is fast approaching. Building on the success of its predecessors, especially GPT-4, this upcoming release has stirred curiosity across tech circles, with early impressions pointing toward improved capabilities in areas like coding, mathematics, and scientific problem-solving. While the buzz around GPT-5 … Read more

Meta settles $8 Billion privacy lawsuit, Zuckerberg and shareholders reach agreement

WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 17 – A high-stakes legal battle over Facebook’s data privacy practices has come to a sudden end. Meta Platforms (META.O) Inc.’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alongside current and former executives, including high-profile board members, reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by shareholders seeking $8 billion in damages. The case, which was centered around … Read more