Apple has notified EU regulators that both Apple Maps and Apple Ads meet gatekeeper thresholds under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission now has 45 days to investigate whether these services should face the same restrictions as Apple’s App Store and Safari browser.
Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone is rumored to launch in Korea next month with a price around $2,447. The device features a 10-inch inner display and 200MP camera. While still expensive, it’s cheaper than earlier estimates of $2,720.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group experienced a major outage that halted trading across multiple markets. The disruption affected S&P 500 futures, Treasuries, crude oil, and foreign exchange platforms for hours. This incident highlights the fragility of modern financial infrastructure.
Two Australian teenagers are fighting a nationwide social media ban for under-16s in the country’s highest court. The controversial law, set to take effect December 10, could fine platforms A$49.5 million for non-compliance. The teens argue the ban unlawfully restricts political communication.
A Chinese gaming PC featuring the Hygon C86-4G processor is reportedly performing on par with Intel’s Core i7 chips. The system handles Windows 11 and AAA games, but benchmark details raise questions. Here’s what we know about China’s latest domestic CPU effort.
A new McKinsey report shows AI will automate over half of work hours, but humans aren’t going anywhere. Physical jobs and uniquely human skills will actually become more valuable as automation takes over routine tasks.
Gravis Robotics just secured $23 million to expand its autonomous construction equipment technology. The startup retrofits existing heavy machinery with AI and sensors to operate autonomously. They’re tackling a massive labor shortage as skilled operators retire and younger workers avoid the industr
Apple Podcasts has been automatically opening to unfamiliar shows, some dating back to 2019. At least one podcast attempted a cross-site scripting attack. The app can launch without user interaction.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says up to 30% of code in some projects is AI-generated. The company’s developers are using GitHub Copilot agents to save thousands of hours on tasks like migrations and bug fixes. But there’s growing concern about what this means for junior developer roles.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is making a compelling case for foldable phones by replacing multiple devices in your daily tech setup. With an 8-inch internal screen, Tensor G5 chip, and 16GB RAM, it handles tablet and laptop tasks while still being pocketable. At $1,500 with Black Friday discounts, i
