Software & Apps

Following the success of “Oppenheimer,” renowned director Christopher Nolan has reportedly joined forces with actor Matt Damon for a new IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) film. What Happened: Nolan, who bagged an Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” is returning to Universal...

The Internet Archive, a global digital library, has suffered a significant security breach and a DDoS attack, compromising data of 31 million accounts. What Happened: Visitors to The Internet Archive encountered a pop-up message indicating a hack. The site’s founder, Brewster Kahle, later...

Earlier this year, tech giants Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc. joined forces to simplify the process of moving photos and videos between their platforms by launching a tool. What Happened: The new tool allows users to transfer media directly from Google Photos to iCloud Photos without...

 Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have announced a collaboration, as per which Apple TV+ will be available through Prime Video. What Happened: Apple TV+ will join Prime Video's collection of over 100 add-on subscription options in the U....

Following a court ruling, Turkey has banned the widely-used instant messaging platform Discord, according to the country’s Information Technologies and Communication Authority or BTK. What Happened: On Wednesday, a court in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, enforced the ban due to...

ByteDance-owned TikTok is facing legal action from 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The states accuse TikTok of causing harm to its younger users. What Happened: On Tuesday, separate lawsuits were filed in New York, California, the District of Columbia, and...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, has been granted permission by Brazil’s Supreme Court to recommence its operations in the country. What Happened: On Tuesday, Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes confirmed that X...

On Monday, the U.N. revealed in a report that the messaging app Telegram, an encrypted messaging app, has been identified as a major platform for criminal activities. What Happened: The report by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime or UNODC disclosed that Telegram is being...

In a novel approach to recruitment, the U.S. Navy has launched a Reddit-based puzzle game aimed at attracting Generation Z. What Happened: The U.S. Navy has rolled out a Reddit-wide role-playing game to engage the next generation of submariners. The campaign, known as the Sub Reddit Hunt, will run...

Following the antitrust verdict, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has made moves to halt changes proposed by Epic Games. What Happened: In a blog post on Monday, Google said that it is appealing the court’s decision which requires it to open its Play Store to third-...

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has shed light on the future of linear television and streaming platforms, highlighting the crucial role of sports media rights. What Happened: Last month, during an episode of Club Shay Shay, Cuban conversed with host...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is rolling out new AI-powered security features for Android devices aimed at preventing phone theft. These features, which were initially announced in May, are designed to automatically secure a device if it is stolen. What Happened: Google's...

In a cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, major U.S. broadband providers have reportedly been breached, potentially compromising systems used for court-authorized wiretapping requests. What Happened: The hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, may have had access to these networks for months,...

An Australian court has upheld a $418,000 fine against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, for not complying with a regulator’s request for information on anti-child-abuse practices. What Happened: The Federal Court of Australia confirmed the...

U.K.-based fintech company Revolut has called on Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to help cover the costs of reimbursing victims of fraud. What Happened: On Thursday, Woody Malouf, Revolut’s head of financial crime, dismissed Meta’s initiative to...