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Impact assesses the role of technology and its effects on evolving industries, society and environment. It explores moral conundrums, environmentally friendly fixes, and revolutionary technological uses that tackle world issues. This section emphasizes how technology has the power to change people’s lives and create a lasting impact.
Snapchat Outage – 50,000 Users Reported Problems
A massive Snapchat outage surge was reported on Downdetector by almost 50,000 users. 60% of them reported that they are...
Albania’s TikTok Ban after a Youth Violence Incident Sparks Debate on Digital Freedom and Safety
The world of social media has been a double edged sword for ages, as on one side it has brought...
Banking As A Service Innovator Synctera Raises $15M and Expands Partnerships with Bolt
As financial services are evolving, Banking as a Service (BaaS) platforms have solidified their position in modern fintech innovation architecture....
Lip-Bu Tan Appointed as New Intel CEO, Stock Price Soar by 11%
As the new CEO joins the ranks, an 11% uprise was observed in Intel’s stock price in a few hours...
Can Tesla Survive the EV Wars after its Historic Wipeout of $655 Billion in Market Value?
Once the undisputed leader of the Electric vehicle (EV) industry and a darling of Wall Street, Tesla currently stands at...
US DOJ Drops Bid To Make Google Sell AI Investment in Antitrust Case
Google has a little respite in the antitrust case. The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped the clause to...
Musk Attempt to Stop OpenAI Transition into a for-Profit Entity Turned Down by Judge
Elon Musk co-founded Open AI and was a major financial contributor to it from 2015 to 2020, as per the...
OpenAI Faces Legal Scrutiny over Copyright Claims, as Alec Radford gets Subpoenaed
Who knew AI models would end up needing copyright lawyers more than programmers? The more artificial intelligence transforms an industry,...
Trump’s Administration Cuts AI Funding, Threatening U.S Innovation?
AI technology is progressing enormously, and the United States is leading in technological innovation, but it seems the recent move...
Amazon Plans Global Expansion for Its Discount Platform Haul, Taking on Shein and Temu
Amazon is set to expand Haul, its discount-focused shopping platform, beyond the United States, marking a strategic move to compete...
Microsoft Has Officially Announced Skype Shuts Down in May
What was once a symbol of digital communication will soon be a thing of the past—Skype is officially shutting down...
Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Confidential Information
According to The Verge, Meta has terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential company information. The tech giant confirmed that...
Nvidia CEO Shrugs Off DeepSeek Challenge as AI Chip Sales Soar
In the high stake world of AI, chips lead in the power race of dominance, the AI world wouldn't just...
Apple Shareholders Uphold DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Opposition
In a corporate environment where policies move as quickly as software updates, Apple has maintained a stand on Diversity, Equity...
TikTok (with Douyin) Becomes First Non-Gaming App to Surpass $6B Revenue
TikTok, the virtual stage where blooming viral trends and some dance moves dare to question cultural viability, has now dipped...
Chegg Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Unfair Competition and Revenue Losses
In a significant legal development, educational technology firm Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc.'s Google, alleging that Google's...
Grok 3’s Brief Censorship of Trump and Musk Sparks Controversy
Who knew AI could play favorites? Artificial intelligence was supposed to be neutral, right? Just pure cold logic with no...
Apple Launches iPhone 16e in China to Compete with Local Brands
Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 16e in China, aiming to regain its competitive edge in one of the...
Trump Administration Reportedly Shutting Down Federal EV Chargers
The General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency responsible for managing government buildings, is reportedly planning to shut down all...
US AI Safety Institute Faces Major Cuts Amid Government Layoffs
The US AI Safety Institute (AISI), a key organization focused on AI risk assessment and policy development, is facing significant...