Apple Officially Ditches Lightning Port for USB-C on All New iPhones
Apple has officially stopped selling new iPhones with Lightning ports, marking the end of an era.
Apple Launches Affordable iPhone 16E with A18 Chip, Better Battery Life
Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.
Flu Surpasses Covid as US Deadliest Respiratory Illness
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, influenza has surpassed COVID-19 as the deadliest respiratory illness in California in the US, prompting hospitals to struggle with overwhelming patient numbers amid a surge in flu cases.
Amazon Shuts Down TikTok-Style Shopping Feed ‘Inspire’
Amazon has officially discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-like shopping feed, which featured photos and videos of products for users to browse and buy.
Facebook Will Delete Live Videos After 30 Days, Offers Download Options
Starting February 19th, Facebook will automatically delete users' live broadcast recordings after 30 days unless downloaded or saved as Reels.
Apple Removes Thousands of EU Apps Over Digital Services Act Compliance
Apple has removed several apps from the EU App Store due to non-compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which now requires developers to disclose their addresses, phone numbers, and emails to consumers.
Google’s Gemini Deep Research Feature Now Available on Mobile
Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research feature to mobile devices, allowing Gemini Advanced users to explore in-depth topics directly from the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Trump Plans 25% or Higher Tariffs on Chips, Suggests More Hikes Over Time
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on semiconductor chips, with the possibility of even higher rates in the future.
DM Clinical Research Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Record Online
Over 1.6 million clinical research records containing personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive patient medical data have been exposed in a massive data breach.
Deepseek Sent South Korean User Data to China’s ByteDance: Regulator
South Korea's data protection regulator has confirmed that the DeepSeek chatbot, developed by a China-based artificial intelligence startup, sent the nation's user data to a third party, the Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, according to officials on Tuesday.
Russia Fines Google for YouTube Videos on Surrendering Soldiers
A Russian court has fined Google 3.8 million roubles ($41,530) for hosting YouTube videos that provided instructions on how Russian soldiers could surrender, according to a report by Russia’s TASS news agency.
ASUS Users Can Now Install Windows 11 24H2 After BIOS Update
More ASUS users can now upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 after installing a BIOS update that fixes the blue screen of death (BSOD) issue reported last October.
Microsoft is Removing Location History Feature from Windows
Microsoft has announced that it will be removing the Location History feature from Windows 10 and 11.
X Blocks Signal.me Links, Citing Spam and Security Concerns
Users on X are currently unable to share links to Signal.me, a service used for secure and private messaging through the Signal app.
White House Department Seeks IRS Data Access, Sparking Privacy Concerns
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested access to the Internal Revenue Service’s taxpayer data system, a move that could grant it entry to highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and tax returns, CNN reports.
Spotify’s Long-Awaited HiFi Tier Could Launch This Year as ‘Music Pro’
Nearly four years after first announcing a HiFi tier for lossless audio streaming, Spotify may finally roll out the feature this year, Bloomberg reports.
Delta Flight 4819 Crashes at Toronto Airport, No Fatalities
Delta Airlines flight 4819 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, according to USA Today.
Mexico Threatens to Sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ Name Change
Officials announced Monday that Mexico is awaiting a new response from Google regarding its demand to fully restore the name "Gulf of Mexico" on Google Maps before proceeding with legal action.
The New York Times Uses AI in Newsroom with Limits
The New York Times has reportedly given the green light for its newsroom staff to use artificial intelligence tools for tasks like editing, summarizing, coding, and writing.
Premium Smartphones’ Share Climbs to 25 Percent in Global Market in 2024
The share of premium smartphones in the global market has surged 25 percent in 2024, up from 15 percent in 2020 as more consumers opt for high-end devices, a new report said on Monday.
