How long will it take for services to recover after the Microsoft IT outage? 

Businesses and services worldwide are now gradually recovering from the IT outage that disrupted computer systems for hours this week. Among the hardest hit were businesses, banks, hospitals, and airlines, following the... Read more »

TikTok says it offered the US government a “kill switch” for the platform in 2022 

TikTok has revealed that it proposed giving the US government the authority to shut down the platform in 2022 in an effort to address lawmakers’ concerns about data protection and national security.... Read more »

Two AI start-ups sued by record labels over copyright violations 

The world’s largest record labels are taking legal action against two AI start-ups, Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.  Companies like Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records... Read more »

Visa announces plans to introduce new technology to reduce fraud 

With more consumers concerned about the risks of online fraud, companies have been focused on how they can boost their protections – and Visa is the latest to introduce new measures to... Read more »

Researchers warn consumers about the data they’re giving to airlines with apps 

According to research by Cybernews, airlines are now collecting a wide array of data from apps on some user’s phones, and they could be using this data to gain an advantage.  When... Read more »

US Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple 

The U.S. Justice Department, alongside several states, has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over claims that the tech giant now has a monopoly over the smartphone market. The lawsuit states that... Read more »

Why more companies are switching to subscription-based business models

For modern consumers, convenience reigns supreme. As our lives become increasingly fast-paced and interconnected, traditional purchasing habits are being transformed, and one of the most notable shifts recently has been the rise... Read more »

Road safety agency proposes alcohol prevention technology for new cars 

Preventing traffic-related deaths is a priority, particularly since the number of fatalities has been steadily increasing in the last few years. To try and address this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more »

Google announces a new AI model to compete with ChatGPT 

Google will soon become the latest company to create an artificial intelligence (AI) model, known as the Gemini AI model. It’s designed to operate on a spectrum from smartphones to data centers,... Read more »

Minecraft sets a new gaming sales record, selling over 300 million copies 

At an event over the weekend, Minecraft’s developer, Mojang Studios, announced that it has broken another sales record. The company has now sold over 300 million copies of the game worldwide. Minecraft... Read more »