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Verizon Faces Major Wireless Outage Across the U.S. Due to Software Issue
Verizon customers across the United States experienced a major wireless service outage on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after the company confirmed a software issue disrupted its network.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 31, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Now Lets Everyone Send Voice Memos and Pictures in DMs
Starting this week, all users aged 16 and above can now send voice memos and share photos or short videos directly in private chats.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 30, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Government Takes Nearly 10% Stake in Intel
The U.S. government has taken a nearly 10% equity stake in Intel, marking a historic move to secure America’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 29, 2025
1 min read
FBI: China-Linked ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack Hit 200 U.S. Companies Across 80 Countries
The FBI has confirmed that the Chinese state-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has compromised at least 200 U.S. companies and expanded its cyber espionage campaign to more than 80 countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2025
1 min read
WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered “Writing Help” to Rephrase Messages
WhatsApp has launched a new AI feature called “Writing Help” that allows users to rephrase and adjust the tone of their messages with just a tap.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI to Introduce Parental Controls in ChatGPT After Teen’s Death
OpenAI has announced plans to roll out parental controls and new safety measures in ChatGPT following the tragic death of a 16-year-old who had confided in the chatbot.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 28, 2025
1 min read
SpaceX Completes 10th Starship Test Flight Successfully
SpaceX has successfully completed its 10th Starship flight test, marking a milestone after several previous explosions.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 27, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Antitrust Violations
Elon Musk’s companies, X Corp. and xAI, have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in Texas against Apple and OpenAI, accusing the two tech giants of colluding to stifle competition in the fast-growing artificial intelligence industry.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2025
1 min read
Spacex Postpones 10th Test Flight of Starship Minutes before Launch over Ground Systems Issue
SpaceX on Monday postponed the 10th test flight of its huge rocket Starship due to a ground systems issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2025
2 min read
Bluesky Blocks Service in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has suspended its service in Mississippi following the enforcement of the state’s new age verification law, HB 1126.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2025
1 min read
U.S. Government Plans to Take a 10% Stake in Intel
The U.S. government is planning to buy a 10% stake in Intel to boost domestic chip production and strengthen national security.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Bluesky Blocks Access in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has blocked users in Mississippi after a new state law requiring strict age verification went into effect.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s X Reaches Tentative $500 Million Settlement With Former Twitter Employees
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) has reached a tentative settlement in a $500 million class-action lawsuit filed by thousands of former employees who claimed they were denied severance pay after mass layoffs in 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2025
1 min read
Elon Musk’s X Moves Toward $500 Million Severance Settlement
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) may soon resolve a long-running legal battle with former employees over unpaid severance.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Music Celebrates 10th Anniversary With ‘Taste Match’ Playlists and New Features
YouTube Music has turned 10 and is marking the milestone with the launch of a new feature called “taste match” playlists.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2025
1 min read
Musk Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Duping Voters over $1 Million Election Lottery
Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk has been ordered by a US Federal judge to face a lawsuit from voters who accused him of defrauding them into signing a petition supporting the US Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
2 min read
Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices in the U.S. Amid Tariff Pressure
Sony has announced a price increase for all PlayStation 5 models sold in the United States, with the new pricing set to take effect starting August 21, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2025
1 min read
Meta Brings AI Voice Translation to Facebook and Instagram Reels
Meta is rolling out a new AI-powered translation tool for creators on Facebook and Instagram, making it easier to reach audiences in different languages.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2025
1 min read
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Discovers a New Moon Orbiting Uranus
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a new small moon orbiting Uranus, bringing the planet’s total number of known moons to 29.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Launches Custom Transitions for Playlists: Mix Like a DJ
Spotify is rolling out a brand-new feature for Premium subscribers that lets users create more professional, personalized playlists with custom track transitions.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2025
1 min read
