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
In a major update to social media interactions, X—formerly known as Twitter—has introduced a change to its blocking feature that will transform the way users engage with content. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced that public posts will now be accessible to everyone, even those who have been blocked by a user. This … Read more
SEPTEMBER 11 – Apple has once again raised the bar in the smartphone arena with the eagerly awaited release of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. As the newest flagship offering from Apple, this device signifies a substantial evolution in both design and technological capabilities, reinforcing Apple’s status as a pioneer in mobile innovation. Tech enthusiasts … Read more