Tech giants may soon face a fresh reality in the UK as Google comes under pressure to share the spotlight with competing search engines, following signals from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about potential regulatory action. Regulators have outlined a roadmap that could compel Google to introduce “choice screens” offering users alternatives to its own search service—a move reminiscent…

Surpassing the $106,000 mark for the first time this month, Bitcoin saw a moderate uptick in trading early Wednesday, buoyed by fading tensions between Israel and Iran. The cryptocurrency market responded cautiously to a U.S.-brokered truce that has, at least temporarily, eased geopolitical anxiety and revived risk appetite among investors. Optimism over the ceasefire sent Bitcoin up by 0.7%, hitting…

Promises of a flexible, balanced future of work are unraveling, as the post-pandemic dream turns into a daily grind that seemingly never ends. Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Special Report, published in June 2025, reveals a stark reversal in work culture—highlighting a widespread burnout epidemic fueled by endless screen time, non-stop messaging, and overbooked calendars. Employees today are clocking into what…

Creativity and AI are colliding in a big way as TikTok expands its Symphony suite of generative tools, bringing powerful new capabilities to global advertising giant WPP. Announced during the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival, this rollout marks a major step forward in how digital-first brands create, localize, and scale content across TikTok’s massive platform. Symphony now includes tools that turn…

Thursday's digital silence exposed just how dependent millions have become on Google Cloud's infrastructure. Starting around 2 PM ET on June 12, platforms like Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and even OpenAI were knocked offline or severely throttled due to a widespread disruption in Google's cloud services. For over five hours, frustration grew as users found themselves unable to stream music, message…

Flexibility is fast becoming the golden rule in digital advertising — and Meta’s latest expansion of its ad performance suite is making it easier than ever for brands to get more out of every dollar. Rather than simply chase the highest number of conversions, Meta now empowers advertisers to define exactly which conversions matter most. With updated features like Value…

Apple’s WWDC 2025 didn’t just stop at unveiling iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design—it rolled out a cohesive visual and functional overhaul across its entire software lineup, bringing fresh features and AI enhancements to macOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and tvOS. macOS Tahoe continues Apple’s iconic California-themed naming while embracing the Liquid Glass aesthetic with translucent surfaces and rounded edges. Familiarity remains for…

Tesla’s ambitious plans for its humanoid robot, Optimus, are facing a key leadership shift as Milan Kovac, the head of the program, departs the company. The robotics engineer, who joined Tesla in 2016 and has led the Optimus initiative since 2022, announced his immediate resignation in a post on X, citing personal reasons. “I’ve been far away from home for…

TikTok has blocked search results for the hashtag #SkinnyTok, following increasing criticism from European regulators and mental health advocates. The decision marks another chapter in the platform's ongoing struggle to moderate content that could promote disordered eating and unhealthy beauty standards among its predominantly young audience. French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz has been vocal in her opposition to the hashtag,…