Samsung’s executive chairman, Jay Y. Lee, has emerged victorious in a legal battle that has lasted nearly a decade. On Monday, South Korea's Seoul High Court upheld a previous acquittal of Lee, clearing him of charges related to stock manipulation and accounting fraud over a controversial 2015 merger. The ruling marks the end of a long chapter of legal challenges…

Audi's Brussels Plant to Shut Down in 2025In a move that has sent shockwaves through the European automotive industry, Volkswagen’s Audi has announced that it will cease production at its Brussels plant by February 2025. This decision, driven by declining electric vehicle sales and high structural costs, will see the Q8 e-tron SUV’s production shift to Mexico. The closure leaves…

Subaru recently faced a major cybersecurity breach, as security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the company’s Starlink vehicle connectivity system. The flaws, which have now been patched, allowed unauthorized access to sensitive vehicle data, including real-time location tracking, remote control functionality, and personal customer information. The findings raise significant concerns about the security of modern connected vehicles and the broader risks…

The global AI race is no longer a mere technological contest—it has evolved into a high-stakes competition shaping economic dominance, military superiority, and global influence. As the U.S. and China accelerate their AI ambitions, a new initiative, OpenAI’s Stargate, has emerged as a potential game-changer. But can it truly shift the balance of power? The AI Arms Race: A Battle…

Meta has officially kicked off its ad testing on Threads, despite the app not yet reaching the billion-user milestone it had initially targeted. The test will begin with a select group of advertisers in the U.S. and Japan, marking a major step in the app's monetization strategy. Threads, which now boasts 300 million active users, is starting to introduce ads,…

Amazon's ambitious drone delivery program has hit a significant snag, as the company halts operations in Texas and Arizona following two drone crashes in December. According to Bloomberg, the incidents involved the next-generation MK30 drones, which are designed to improve on their predecessor, the MK27, with greater range and reduced weight. The crashes, occurring during test flights at the Pendleton,…

Lenovo maintained its position as the global leader in PC shipments, shipping 61.8 million units and capturing a 23.5% market share, according to IDC’s latest report. While overall global PC shipments saw modest growth of 1%, a significant shift in market dynamics emerged, with Apple making impressive gains in market share, fueled by a 17.3% increase in shipments. Modest Growth…

TikTok announced on Sunday that it is restoring services in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to give the popular video app a reprieve on its impending ban. Trump, in a Truth Social post, revealed his plan to sign an executive order on Monday, which would allow TikTok additional time to find a buyer before facing a total shutdown.…

The European Commission (EC) has intensified its investigation into social media platform X, requesting documents detailing how its recommendation algorithms function. As part of the ongoing probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), regulators are particularly interested in understanding any recent changes to X's algorithm. The company has been given until February 15 to provide the requested information. Document Request…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar from selling driver data to third parties for the next five years. This move follows an investigation triggered by a report from The New York Times, which exposed the companies for collecting and sharing sensitive customer information with insurance companies without proper consent. GM and OnStar's…

Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook, has announced a trial feature allowing users in Germany, France, and the U.S. to view eBay listings directly on its Marketplace platform. This move comes as Meta seeks to address antitrust charges from the European Union, which fined the company nearly 800 million euros for anticompetitive practices. The European Commission, the EU's executive…

Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 18.3, introduces groundbreaking new functionality for iPhone users, enabling direct-to-cell satellite messaging through a partnership with T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink network. This service, currently in beta testing, is rolling out to select T-Mobile customers, allowing them to send text messages even in remote areas with no cellular coverage. Satellite Texting for Remote Areas For now,…

Google's Pixel 4a, a beloved budget-friendly smartphone, is facing a controversial change. A recent software update intentionally reduces its battery life and charging performance. Surprisingly, this move isn’t a flaw but a deliberate effort to "improve the stability" of the device, as explained by Google. A Necessary Sacrifice for Stability With the rollout of Android 13, Pixel 4a users noticed…

Apple has reached a settlement in a long-standing privacy lawsuit concerning its voice assistant, Siri. According to Reuters, the tech giant has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve claims that Siri's voice recordings were inadvertently collected and used without users' consent. The settlement, filed in Oakland, California, is pending approval by US District Judge Jeffrey White. Background of the…

Sunday brought a sharp drop in Bitcoin prices, as the leading cryptocurrency slid to a low of $92,941 per coin. This marks a significant shift, as BTC had been comfortably trading above $95,000 just a day earlier. The overall cryptocurrency market saw a decline of 1.61%, with Bitcoin itself down by 1.42% in the last 24 hours. The holiday season…