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
JAKARTA, Nov 1 – Indonesia has recently intensified its commitment to boosting its domestic industries by enforcing strict regulations on smartphone sales. The government has halted the sale of Google’s Pixel smartphones, just days after banning the sale of Apple’s iPhone 16 models. The enforcement of these bans is tied to Indonesia’s local content requirements, … Read more
As the U.S. presidential election approaches on November 5, speculation about the future of the U.S.-China tech war intensifies. Whether Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, or Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice President, claims victory, experts predict an escalation in tensions surrounding technology and trade relations between the two superpowers. Both candidates present contrasting visions for … Read more
In the lead-up to Samsung’s highly anticipated summer launch, rumors swirled around a third foldable device that was expected to debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. However, much to the surprise of fans and industry insiders alike, this mysterious device was a no-show at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. … Read more
In an ongoing legal drama, Brazil’s Supreme Court announced on October 4th that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, made an error in paying fines imposed by the court. This misstep has delayed the decision on whether to allow X to resume its operations in Brazil, a key market for the company. The … Read more