Software & Apps

On Friday, Vice President JD Vance said that a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. under American ownership is close to being finalized ahead of the April 5 deadline. What Happened: In an interview with NBC News aboard Air Force Two, Vance expressed optimism that a framework to create "a...

A highly secretive court hearing believed to be Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) appeal against a U.K. government demand for backdoor access to its encrypted cloud systems took place Friday in London — with the public and media barred from attending. What Happened: The BBC and other outlets reported that...

On Sunday, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) services chief Eddy Cue shared insights into Apple TV+'s selective content strategy while praising the global success of “Severance," calling it one of the most culturally impactful shows of recent years. What Happened: During a panel at the SXSW festival...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has confirmed that its highly anticipated Siri upgrade, including AI-powered personalization and contextual awareness, has been delayed and will roll out later than expected. What Happened: On Friday, an Apple spokesperson Jacqueline Roy confirmed the delay in a statement...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is experimenting with a new look for Gboard on Android, introducing circular and pill-shaped keys that are currently rolling out to some beta testers. What Happened: A Gboard beta update (version 15.1) on Thursday introduced a major visual...

Silicon Valley is buzzing over Doji, a new AI-powered fashion app that lets users create lifelike avatars of themselves and virtually try on clothing—so much so that Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) co-founder Alexis Ohanian has invested in the company. What Happened: Launched in January 2024, Doji is a...

Discord, the popular social chat app favored by gamers, is reportedly in early discussions with investment bankers about a potential initial public offering in 2025. What Happened: The company, last valued at approximately $15 billion in 2021, has met with financial advisors in recent weeks to...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has begun disabling uBlock Origin and other extensions that rely on its outdated Manifest V2 framework, leaving millions of Chrome users scrambling for alternatives as the company fully transitions to its new extension standard, Manifest V3. What...

Major tech firms, including Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), ByteDance-owned TikTok, and Snap Inc.'s (NYSE:SNAP) Snapchat, are urging Australia to reconsider the exemption of YouTube, an online video sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, from its ban on...

Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian has joined Frank McCourt's bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, as competition intensifies with rival groups that include YouTube star Jimmy Donalson, aka MrBeast, tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley, and Wyoming investor Reid...

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) expects Paramount+ subscriber growth to slow in the first quarter of 2025 as the impact of major content releases and the Super Bowl fades. What Happened: On Wednesday, during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, Paramount reported strong...

On Wednesday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) released six months of viewership data, revealing that “Squid Game” Season 2 soared to the top in just a few days, while a mix of thrillers, rom-coms, and even a high-profile boxing match captured global audiences. What Happened: Netflix's latest...

On Tuesday, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AMC) CEO Adam Aron said that the world's biggest streamers are rethinking their approach to the big screen—Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) are fully on board, but Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) still needs convincing. What...

On Monday, Australia’s online safety regulator fined messaging platform Telegram about 1 million Australian dollars ($640,000) for failing to respond on time to an inquiry into measures preventing the spread of child abuse and extremist content. What Happened: The eSafety Commission had...

On Thursday, Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, was fined 8.1 million reais ($1.42 million) by Brazil’s Supreme Court for not complying with judicial orders. What Happened: The fine was imposed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after X failed to remove a profile accused of...