Google Issues Mandatory Pixel 6A Update to Prevent Overheating and Fires
Google is rolling out a mandatory Android 16 update to Pixel 6A devices starting July 8 to address overheating issues that have led to at least two reports of the phones catching fire.
Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Employees, Xbox Division Hit Hard
Microsoft is cutting approximately 4% of its global workforce—around 9,000 jobs—in its latest round of layoffs, according to multiple reports.
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of 6 Million Passengers
Qantas, Australia’s largest airline, has confirmed that a major data breach has exposed the personal information of around six million passengers.
Paramount Pays $16 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit, Paving Way for Skydance Merger
Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against its CBS News division.
Starlink Launches in Sri Lanka, Expands South Asian Presence
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, officially launched operations in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, making it the third South Asian country after Bhutan and Bangladesh to gain access to the high-speed, low-latency internet network.
U.S. Sanctions Russian Hosting Firm Aeza Group for Aiding Cybercriminals and Disinformation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Russian hosting company Aeza Group and four of its top operators, accusing them of operating a "bulletproof hosting" service for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups, infostealer operators, darknet drug markets, and Russian disinformation campaigns.
Google Ordered to Pay $314.6 Million in Android Data Misuse Case
A jury in San Jose, California, has ruled that Google must pay over $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in the state for misusing their mobile data.
International Criminal Court Investigating “Sophisticated” Cyberattack on Its Systems
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation into a “sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack that struck its systems last week.
Qantas Hit by Cyberattack, Customer Data Breached Through Third-Party Platform
Australian airline Qantas has disclosed a cyberattack that led to a significant data breach affecting up to 6 million customers.
Threads Officially Launches Direct Messaging for All Users
Meta’s X rival, Threads, has officially rolled out direct messaging (DMs) to all users.
AT&T Launches ‘Account Lock’ to Protect Against SIM Swapping Attacks
AT&T has introduced a new feature called Account Lock to help protect wireless users from SIM swapping attacks.
X to Launch AI Bots That Can Write Community Notes
X (formerly Twitter) is introducing a new feature that will let developers create AI bots capable of writing Community Notes—those fact-check-style notes that appear on posts.
Figma Files for IPO, Plans to Invest More in AI
Figma, a popular platform for collaborative design, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and will trade under the stock symbol “FIG.”
Cloudflare Launches ‘Pay per Crawl’ Marketplace to Help Publishers Monetize AI Scraping
Cloudflare, which powers around 20% of the internet, has launched a bold new experiment aimed at reshaping how publishers interact with AI companies.
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $10 Billion in New Funding
xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, has raised $10 billion in a mix of debt and equity financing, Morgan Stanley confirmed Monday.
Google Discontinues Keep App for Apple Watch
Google has quietly pulled the plug on its Keep app for Apple Watch, ending support with the latest App Store update (version 2.2025.26200) released Monday.
Mental Health Support Key for Burn Survivors to Tackle Stigma and Discrimination: Study
Providing mental health support is essential for burn survivors to help them tackle the stigma and discrimination, according to a study.
Tinder Begins Testing Mandatory Facial Recognition for User Verification in California
Tinder has begun trialing a new facial recognition security feature in the U.S. to combat fake profiles and impersonation on its dating platform.
U.S. Arrests and Charges People Linked to North Korean IT Worker Scam
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI announced on Monday that they have arrested and charged several individuals involved in a scheme where North Korean workers posed as remote IT employees to secretly work for over 100 U.S. companies.
Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten to Leak More Emails from Trump’s Inner Circle
A hacker group believed to be connected to Iran is threatening to release more stolen emails tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle.
