Software & Apps

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is developing an AI system known as “Project Jarvis,” which could be introduced as soon as December. This system is designed to handle tasks like research, shopping, and booking flights on behalf of users. What Happened: According to a...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) has ceased allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone maker’s in-app purchase fees. What Happened: The entertainment giant is no longer allowing new or returning subscribers to...

A federal judge in California has approved Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) request for a temporary stay on a court order mandating a revamp of its Play Store. What Happened: On Friday, U.S. District Judge James Donato gave the green light to Google’...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Thursday outlined why the streaming giant continues to hold an edge over YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. What Happened: During Netflix’s third-quarter earnings call, a question...

Editor's Note: A statement from Epic Games has been added to this article. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google has requested the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a stop to the impending changes mandated by Judge James Donato’s ruling in the Epic v. Google case....

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has decided not to advertise on Snap Inc.’s (NYSE:SNAP) Snapchat, a platform favored by young voters. What Happened: This decision has allowed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris to dominate the platform, with her campaign...

YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, is extending its “Premium Lite” plan to additional countries, offering a more affordable subscription with fewer ads. What Happened: YouTube’s ‘Premium Lite’ plan, which is...

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is reportedly considering a bid for travel booking giant Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE). What Happened: Uber has been consulting advisers to assess the feasibility of acquiring Expedia, a company with a market valuation just shy of $20 billion,...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has expressed his appreciation for the growth of Spotify Inc. (NYSE:SPOT) in the audiobook industry. What Happened: On Tuesday, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek took to X, formerly Twitter, and provided an update on the platform’s audiobook feature,...

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google subsidiary YouTube has unveiled a significant update that introduces a range of new features designed to enhance the user experience and foster a stronger connection between creators and their audiences. What Happened: The update, which is...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been directed to face lawsuits filed by U.S. states. What Happened: On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in California rejected Meta’s attempt to dismiss the claims made in two separate...

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, has dropped Unilever Plc. (NYSE:UL) from a lawsuit that accused the company of conspiring to boycott the platform, leading to a loss in revenue. What Happened: On Friday, X dropped its claims against Unilever in the antitrust lawsuit...

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is reportedly laying off hundreds of employees, with significant reductions in Malaysia. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to enhance AI-based content moderation. What Happened: Sources cited by Reuters initially reported over 700 job cuts in Malaysia,...

Apple Inc. has finally brought T9 dialing to the iPhone with its latest iOS 18 update. This feature, which Android users have enjoyed for years, promises to change the way iPhone owners interact with their device’s Phone app. So, What Is T9 Dialing? T9, short for “Text on 9 keys,...

Live Nation Entertainment’s (NYSE:LYV) Ticketmaster has announced its support for the richer event tickets feature in Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Wallet, which was introduced with iOS 18. What Happened: In a blog post on Thursday, Ticketmaster revealed that it is set to roll out support...