Microsoft has announced plans to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce, as part of a broader initiative to flatten management layers and enhance operational efficiency. The layoffs will affect various roles and geographies, including approximately 2,000 positions at the company's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, with terminations expected to commence on July 13.(Business Insider) This…

Meta’s ad business continues to prove resilient in the face of macroeconomic and political turbulence, but regulatory headwinds in the U.S. and Europe may soon test that momentum. In Q1 2025, Meta Platforms reported a 16% year-over-year revenue increase, totaling $42.31 billion — beating Wall Street expectations. The company forecasts Q2 revenue between $42.5 and $45.5 billion, signaling confidence amid…

Confusion around post visibility and engagement on X (formerly Twitter) continues to swirl, but the platform has now issued a set of practical tips to help users avoid common formatting mistakes that may impact reach. Amid claims of content suppression and algorithmic bias, these guidelines are designed to provide clarity on how hashtags and mentions should be properly used. Recent…

Multiple individuals across the globe, including journalists and political activists, were notified this week by Apple that their iPhones may have been targeted in sophisticated spyware campaigns. Apple’s warning, which surfaced through both emails and iMessages, claimed “high confidence” that the recipients were subjected to a “mercenary spyware attack.” These alerts were delivered to people in over 100 countries, according…