Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions in Landmark Antitrust Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on Monday in Washington, D.C., defending the company’s multibillion-dollar acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. His testimony comes as part of a major antitrust trial, where the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argues that Meta made the purchases to eliminate emerging rivals and dominate the social media landscape. […]
Elon Musk’s Federal Efficiency Department Targets Nonprofits in Expanding Oversight Push
Billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to embed a federal oversight team within the independent nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice, according to a statement from the organization. This latest move underscores the agency’s growing reach into non-governmental entities that receive public funds. Vera Institute revealed that two DOGE representatives, Nick […]
Gold Breaks $3,300 for the First Time Amid Tariff Fears and Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, crossing the $3,300 threshold for the first time as renewed global trade tensions drove investors toward safe-haven assets. The surge follows a fresh round of uncertainty sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to investigate potential new tariffs on imports of critical minerals, signaling an escalation […]
Samsung Pauses Android 15 (One UI 7) Update After Serious Bugs Disrupt Devices
Samsung has suspended the rollout of its Android 15 (One UI 7) update after users reported severe issues affecting their devices. The bugs, which caused major disruptions like system crashes, performance lags, and app malfunctions, led to frustration among users. Devices, including the latest Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Z Fold 5, were the first […]
U Mobile Partners with Huawei and ZTE for Malaysia’s Second 5G Network Rollout
On Tuesday, U Mobile, one of Malaysia’s leading mobile data service providers, confirmed that it would leverage infrastructure technologies from Chinese companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation to roll out the country’s second 5G network. This partnership comes as part of Malaysia’s strategic shift towards a dual-network model for 5G services, aiming to introduce competition […]
South Korea Raises Semiconductor Support to $23 Billion Amid Global Competition and U.S. Trade Risks
South Korea revealed on Tuesday that it would significantly increase its financial backing for the country’s pivotal semiconductor industry, raising the support package to 33 trillion won—approximately $23.25 billion. This new figure marks a 27% boost from the previously pledged 26 trillion won, underlining Seoul’s urgency to protect a sector vital to its economic backbone. […]
China Accuses U.S. NSA of High-Level Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games
Chinese officials have publicly accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting sophisticated cyber intrusions aimed at critical Chinese industries during the 2024 Asian Winter Games. Authorities in Harbin, a city in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang Province, announced on Tuesday that three individuals allegedly linked to the NSA had been placed on a national […]
Elon Musk’s ‘X Money’ Set to Disrupt Digital Finance in 2025
Elon Musk has officially announced that his long-anticipated financial platform, X Money, will debut later in 2025. This new service—an extension of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter)—is part of Musk’s broader mission to reshape how people communicate, spend, and interact online. According to sources familiar with the project, X Money will introduce a […]
Tariff Uncertainty Rattles the Global Tech Sector
The technology sector is facing renewed turbulence as escalating trade tensions and unclear tariff policies create widespread uncertainty for companies around the world. From chip manufacturers to consumer electronics giants, the effects of ambiguous tariff strategies are echoing across global supply chains, prompting concerns about rising costs, delayed product launches, and reduced investment in innovation. […]
Neuralink Headset: The Future of Mind-Controlled Technology
Neuralink’s latest innovation, the Neuralink Headset, has taken center stage in the world of advanced technology. This brain-computer interface (BCI) device, developed by Elon Musk’s pioneering neurotechnology firm, marks a major step toward merging the human mind with machines. As of April 2025, the company has already begun limited clinical trials, raising both excitement and […]
