Reddit Wants To Be a Search Engine Now
Reddit Wants To Be a Search Engine Now Reddit is gearing up to pivot into the realm of search engines, leveraging its vast archives of user-generated content. CEO Steve Huffman…
Luxembourg probes reported attack on Huawei tech that caused nationwide telecoms outage
Summary Luxembourg’s government is investigating a nationwide telecoms outage caused by a cyberattack targeting Huawei equipment. On July 23, the attack rendered the country’s 4G and 5G networks unavailable for…
Enterprise software giants weaponize AI to kill discounts and deepen lock-in
Summary The largest enterprise application vendors are tightening their grip on customers, utilising AI to eliminate discounts and enhance profit margins. Forrester Research’s recent analysis highlights how software giants like…
Oracle offers workaround to Windows boot issue in the cloud instead of fix
Oracle offers workaround to Windows boot issue in the cloud instead of fix Oracle has come under fire for its handling of an ongoing boot failure issue affecting Windows instances…
Virgin Media scraps wholesale network rival to Openreach
Summary Virgin Media has abandoned its plans to establish a wholesale network aimed to compete with Openreach. Initially revealed 18 months ago, the project—known as NetCo—was meant to leverage Virgin’s…
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings Microsoft has shifted gears by omitting the names of its competitors in its latest regulatory filings. This follows a longstanding practice…
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994 The world’s “oldest baby” has been born in the US from an embryo that was frozen in 1994. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce…
Google Loses Epic Games Appeal, Must Open App Store To Rivals
Summary Google has lost its appeal regarding a court ruling that mandates it open its app store to competitors. The ruling was upheld by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals,…
Trump Suspends Trade Loophole For Cheap Online Retailers Globally
President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments, affecting low-value imports of $800 or less from worldwide. This policy change could lead to…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021
Summary Apple has reported its strongest quarterly revenue growth since December 2021, with a notable 10% increase in total revenue and a 13% jump in iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook…