Software & Apps

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from Google. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google TV users are reportedly encountering issues with purchasing certain movies, including Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:DIS) classics. What Happened: Last year, Google announced...

Elon Musk is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrency feature called "X Money" on his rebranded platform, X, formerly Twitter. What Happened: According to a leak reported by influencer Alex Finn and MacRumors contributing researcher Aaron Perris on Friday, "...

On Wednesday, YouTuber Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, addressed allegations against the Honey browser extension, which is owned by PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). What Happened: Brownlee responded to the allegations made by fellow YouTuber MegaLag last month in a video titled...

Mexican authorities have imposed a 19% tariff on goods imported via courier from China, affecting popular online retailers Shein and PDD Holdings Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDD) Temu, rivals to Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). What Happened: This tariff, effective Wednesday, targets countries without relevant...

On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules. What Happened: This decision represents a major policy win for Republicans and poses a challenge to the Joe Biden administration’s internet regulation...

Netflix's Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) Squid Game is back in the spotlight with its second season, and fans are buzzing about the third and final season. Here's everything you need to know about the epic conclusion coming in 2025. When Is Season 3 Dropping Good news: You won't have to wait too long! Season...

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has levied a $10 million fine against ByteDance-owned TikTok for its alleged failure to curb the spread of hazardous viral challenges. What Happened: On Monday, Magistrate Tania D'Amelio said that TikTok has eight days to remit the fine to the National Communications...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from a Spotify spokesperson. Explicit content has been discovered in Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) search results, sparking user outrage over apparent moderation loopholes. What Happened: Over the weekend, a Reddit user...

Cyberhaven, a data-loss prevention startup, has confirmed a security breach involving its Google Chrome browser extension. Hackers managed to release a malicious update capable of stealing user passwords and session tokens. What Happened: The breach was confirmed by Cyberhaven on Friday,...

President-elect Donald Trump has sought a "political resolution" of the TikTok ban, urging the Supreme Court to postpone a law that threatens to block the social media app. What Happened: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Jan. 10 as it looks to rule on a law that requires...

The clock is ticking for TikTok as the Supreme Court of the United States or SCOTUS prepares to hear arguments that could determine the future of the app in America. With the Jan. 19 deadline fast approaching, a potential nationwide could impact the app used by over 170 million users. Here’s...

Iran’s reformist government has lifted the ban on Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp, and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Play. What Happened: Iran’s reformist government, led by Masoud Pezeshkian, has lifted this ban, marking a significant move towards...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) will be the global streaming platform for two marquee NFL games on Christmas Day, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the matchups and star-studded performances: What Happened: Netflix will be streaming two live games. Kansas City Chiefs vs....

Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, highlights how Google’s Veo 2 AI video generator, owned by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), outshines OpenAI’s Sora model. What Happened: On Thursday, Brownlee shared a YouTube Short of his observations pointing out that while Sora...

Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) Galaxy S22 users face severe issues following the One UI 6.1.1 update. What Happened: Released in September 2024, the update has caused devices to become permanently bricked, with some users also experiencing random reboots and overheating problems. Affected...