Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri lawsuit
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant recorded users’ private conversations…
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China unveils plans to expand driverless vehicle use in Beijing
China’s capital, Beijing introduced new regulations on Tuesday to support autonomous driving technology, with plans to eventually allow driverless public buses and…
Venezuela imposes $10m fine on TikTok
Venezuela’s top court has fined TikTok $10 million for its role in viral challenges that led to the deaths of three children…
Telegram, Tencent begin licensing for Malaysian platform operations
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission confirmed that Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have initiated the licensing process to comply with Malaysia’s regulatory…
SpaceX, Amazon in talks with British Airways on Wi-Fi deal
British Airways owner, IAG SA is in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink to equip its jet fleet with Wi-Fi, highlighting the growing…
CATL unveils car chassis designed to withstand fires, crashes
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. has unveiled a new car chassis featuring an integrated battery designed to withstand the extreme conditions of…
Google unveils new search result formats amid industry pressure
Google has introduced a series of changes to its search result formats in recent months, following conflicting demands from price-comparison sites, hotels,…
US launches probe into legacy Chinese chips
The United States launched a probe into legacy Chinese semiconductors, affecting products from cars to defense systems. The Section 301 investigation will…
Google to contest Japan’s claims of hindering search rivals
Alphabet Inc. is reportedly preparing to challenge allegations by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission that it engages in anticompetitive practices. The JFTC claims…
Albenia bans TikTok over teenager’s killing
Albania’s government announced a one-year ban on TikTok on Saturday, citing concerns over the app’s impact on children after a teenager’s killing…
Big tech adopts geothermal energy for rising AI data centers
Geothermal energy startups are gaining traction as major tech companies like Meta and Google’s parent company Alphabet partner with them to provide…
Amazon ‘knowingly’ works workers at injury-prone pace, claims report
An investigation led by Senator Bernie Sanders has found that Amazon drives its United States warehouse workers to fulfill orders at speeds…