Tech lawyer warns new Cyber Bill provides ‘no real security guarantee’
The government’s newly announced legislation aimed at bolstering the cyber resilience of critical national services offers “no guarantee of security,” according to a technology law expert. The proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, if enacted, would introduce new regulatory requirements for IT providers supporting essential services such as the NHS and the national energy grid. The bill comes in response...
Wikipedia Calls On AI Firms to Ditch Scraping and Use Its Paid API
Wikipedia on Monday outlined a straightforward strategy to safeguard its platform in the age of artificial intelligence, amid signs of declining human traffic. In a blog post, the Wikimedia Foundation — the nonprofit organization behind the globally popular encyclopedia — urged AI companies to use its content “responsibly” by ensuring proper attribution and accessing it through its paid service, Wikimedia...
YouTube TV Offers $20 Credit as Disney Channels Remain Dark
YouTube TV subscribers frustrated after losing access to ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels for over a week will soon receive a $20 credit toward their next billing cycle. Variety first reported the news, which has since been confirmed by a YouTube spokesperson to TechCrunch. According to the company, the credits are now being distributed, and affected subscribers will receive...
Tesla shareholders give green light to Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay deal
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of CEO Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan — a package that could ultimately be worth as much as $1 trillion in company shares. More than 75% of participating shareholders backed the proposal, echoing the strong support Musk has received for previous pay deals. The announcement, made at Tesla’s factory in Austin, Texas, was...
OpenAI’s Viral Sora App Launches on Android
OpenAI has officially announced that its AI-driven short video creation app, Sora, is now available for Android users. Initially launched during the Sora 2 model reveal in September, the app had previously been exclusive to iPhone users. The San Francisco-based AI company revealed on Tuesday that the Sora app is now rolling out on the Google Play Store across select...
Apple unveils redesigned, feature-rich web interface for the App Store
Apple has unveiled a bold new redesign of its App Store web experience — and this time, it’s a full transformation. You can now explore the complete App Store directly from your browser, featuring dedicated sections for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, and TV apps. Until now, visiting apps.apple.com only brought you to a simple overview page about the App...
Nvidia strengthens AI partnerships with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, and Naver
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has arrived in South Korea for the first time in fifteen years, unveiling ambitious new plans to strengthen partnerships with leading Korean tech giants — including Hyundai Motor, Samsung, SK, and Naver. The visit coincides with this week’s APEC Summit 2025, where Nvidia and the South Korean government announced an expanded collaboration to enhance the...
Character AI to End Its Kid-Friendly Chatbot Experience
Teenagers today are navigating an uncertain world that’s evolving faster than any generation before them. They’re emotional, overstimulated, and constantly online — and now, artificial intelligence has added another layer of complexity. AI companies have introduced chatbots built to talk endlessly, but the consequences have been devastating. One company deeply affected by this crisis is Character.AI, a role-playing AI startup...
OpenAI Provides One Year of Free ChatGPT Go Access to All Users in India
OpenAI is rolling out a new promotion in India, offering its ChatGPT Go plan free for one year to users who sign up during a limited-time window starting November 4. The company announced the offer on Tuesday but did not clarify how long the promotion will run. Current ChatGPT Go subscribers in India will also qualify for the complimentary...
Apple loses UK class action case over excessive App Store fees
Apple has suffered a major setback in the UK after losing a landmark class action antitrust lawsuit over claims that it imposes “excessive and unfair” fees on software sold through its App Store. The ruling marks the latest legal blow for the US tech giant. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled on Thursday that Apple abused its dominant market position by...
