$1.5 Billion Apple-Globalstar Deal to Transform Direct-to-Device Satellite Game
The $1.5 billion Apple-Globalstar deal packs a competitive punch for virtually all corners of the connectivity market ecosystem, from carriers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), according to a report on Wednesday.
Nvidia Surpasses Apple to Become World’s Largest Company in AI Era
In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Nvidia has become the world’s largest company by market capitalization, surpassing Apple.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Google Over Gift Card Scam Profits
A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against Google, which accused the company of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams
Google Patches Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Android
In its November 2024 security update, Google has addressed 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws, CVE-2024-43047 and CVE-2024-43093.
Interpol’s Operation Synergia II Dismantles Major Cybercrime Network, Arresting 41 Suspects
Interpol has announced the successful takedown of a large-scale cybercrime operation, arresting 41 individuals and dismantling over 1,037 servers involved in cybercriminal activities across 22,000 IP addresses.
Google Cloud to Enforce Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication by 2025 for Enhanced Security
Google has announced that by the end of 2025, all Google Cloud accounts will require multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a security measure.
iPhone’s New “BatteryIntelligence” Feature Could Soon Estimate Charging Time
Apple is working on a new feature for iPhones that will estimate how long it will take to finish charging, as discovered in the latest iOS 18.2 beta by 9to5Mac.
Apple Faces First-Ever Fine for Violating EU’s Digital Markets Act
Apple is set to become the first company fined under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to Bloomberg.
Arizona Woman Sues Elon Musk, Claims $1M Daily Lottery to Voters Was a Fraudulent Scheme
Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the pro-Trump America PAC in federal court, alleging fraud over a $1 million-a-day lottery offered to voters in key swing states.
FBI Warns of Fake Bomb Threats Targeting U.S. Polling Sites Amid Election Interference Concerns
The FBI has issued a warning about fake bomb threats being sent via email to polling sites in several U.S. states, reportedly from Russian email domains.
Watch US Election Results Live from Lock Screen on Apple iPhone, iPad
As Americans begin to cast their ballots to elect their next president, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users’ lock screens.
South Korea Fines Meta $15.7 Million Over Sensitive Data Misuse
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, 21.62 billion won (about $15.67 million) for improperly collecting sensitive user data and sharing it with advertisers.
Seven French Families Sue TikTok, Blaming Harmful Content for Tragic Outcomes
Seven families in France have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of exposing their teenage children to harmful content, leading to the tragic loss of two adolescents who died by suicide at the age of 15, according to their lawyer on Monday.
US Election: Meta Extends Ban on New Political Ads Till Later This Week
Meta announced it would extend the ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5.
Nokia Investigates Possible Source Code Breach Linked to Third-Party Vendor
Nokia is investigating claims that its source code may have been stolen after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, alleged they obtained the data by breaching a third-party vendor’s server.
Netflix to Remove Most Interactive Shows and Films Starting December 1st
Netflix will remove nearly all of its interactive shows and films on December 1st, leaving only four titles: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, Ranveer vs. Wild with Bear Grylls, and You vs. Wild.
Apple’s iOS 18.2 Beta Adds ChatGPT Plus Upgrade Option in Settings
In Apple’s latest iOS 18.2 developer beta, users can now upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly from the Settings menu, as reported by 9to5Mac.
Microsoft Tests New AI-Powered Xbox Support Chatbot with Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has introduced an AI-powered “Xbox Support Virtual Agent” for Xbox Insiders in the US, allowing early testers to experience AI-driven support for console and game-related issues.
Apple’s New Find My Feature Simplifies Sharing Lost AirTag Location Temporarily
Apple is adding a new feature to its Find My app in iOS 18.2 that enables users to temporarily share the location of a lost AirTag with an airline or a trusted person.
Judge Allows Elon Musk’s America PAC to Proceed with $1M Giveaways
A Philadelphia judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s America PAC can continue its $1 million voter giveaways after dismissing an emergency petition filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
