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Google unveils Veo 2 AI tool for text-to-video creation
Google expands Whisk tool to animate text-image prompts into 8-sec clips, alongside launch of Veo 2 AI video generator
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Sony hits Türkiye with massive 55% PlayStation Plus price hike
Sony announces sharp PlayStation Plus price hikes in Türkiye, with Deluxe tier rising 55% to ₺4,266 from 24 June 2025.
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Elon Musk's racially-charged row with South Africa over Starlink
Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is barred from South Africa due to racial laws sparks diplomatic tensions.
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Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram amid antitrust fears: Memo Reveals
Although Meta did not pursue spin-off, document shows Zuckerberg was aware of potential legal risks
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Tesla stock near ‘Death Cross’ after market volatility amid tariff uncertainty
Tesla shares hit a key technical signal known as the “death cross” amid ongoing volatility and global tariff concerns.
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Nvidia to take $5.5b charge as US restricts chip exports to China
Shares in Nvidia fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading. AMD shares also dropped 7%.
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Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google over antitrust violations
Japan orders Google to stop antitrust practices involving Android apps in first-ever move against GAFAM tech giant.
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Thousands report 4Chan down, speculation over leaked data and suspected hack
Thousands report 4Chan outage amid claims of leaked admin emails, chat logs and full database hack.
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WhatsApp introduces new video status update
Meta is implementing the feature gradually, so not all beta testers will see the update simultaneously.
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Meta to use public EU data for AI training despite privacy concerns
Proactive measures indicate a shift towards user-informed machine learning.
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'Silicon Six' tech firms accused of avoiding $278bn in US taxes over decade
Six top US tech firms underpaid nearly $278bn in taxes over 10 years, according to a Fair Tax Foundation report.
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Why are airlines banning power banks mid-flight?
IATA updates safety rules over power bank fire risks, prompting airlines to tighten in-flight battery use regulations.
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WhatsApp rolls out group chat indicators, document scanning, and more
WhatsApp adds highlight-only group alerts and event creation in chats, with RSVP options and guest invites
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Webb telescope reveals alien planet died in fiery plunge toward its star
Webb telescope reveals planet's death was different than thought, showing it plunged into star after orbit decay
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ChatGPT can now remember everything you tell it - here's how that works
Every chat is smarter, faster, and way more personal.
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NASA astronaut shares mesmerising aurora videos from space
The veteran astronaut’s view of auroras stuns social media users around the world.
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AI-generated barbie dolls flood social media — are you looking to make your own doll?
After the Ghibli trend, Barbiecore blends nostalgia with AI creativity in just a few simple clicks.
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 launch in China indefinitely
Nintendo pumps the brakes on the anticipated new edition of the Switch in China.
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World's first baby born via AI-powered IVF system
A breakthrough in fertility tech shows potential to reduce human error during IVF treatments.
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Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India to bypass Trump tariffs
With tariffs on China soaring, Apple boosts reliance on Indian manufacturing.
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Amazon cancels orders from China, Asia to curb impact of new US tariffs
Amazon hasn't commented, but timing of order cuts suggests it's reacting to rising costs from new trade tariffs
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Google unveils Ironwood AI chip to boost performance
The Ironwood chip is designed for AI applications and can work in groups of up to 9,216 chips, says Google VP
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Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide
Spotify outage leaves thousands unable to access service
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New Whatsapp feature alerts users when chat privacy settings change
A new update will inform everyone in a chat when privacy settings are enabled or disabled.
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Meta deploys teen safety features to Facebook, Messenger
The update comes amid mounting pressure from lawmakers, health officials in the United States and other countries
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vivo V50 Lite launched in Pakistan: The ultimate all-rounder for power, performance, and photography
Every moment becomes a work of art with the vivo V50 Lite's advanced imaging system
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B2B fintech Haball raises $52 million led by Zayn VC
Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan's largest Islamic bank, rated AAA/A-1+, provided strategic financing of US$47 million
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NASA's SPHEREx telescope captures first images, offering glimpse into the infrared universe
NASA’s new telescope begins mapping the Cosmos in 102 Infrared colors and could see 100,000 galaxies at once
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New tool targets malware hijacking smartphone accessibility features
DVa detects malware exploiting phone accessibility features meant for users with disabilities, helping remove threats
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Artists launch blockchain tool to defend creative ownership from AI
The tool is being touted as a digital safety net for artists in a fast-evolving tech era.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s meta rolls out new llama 4 model
Meta's latest AI models add heat to the open-source race, but EU restrictions raise fresh questions.
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WhatsApp trials new privacy tools to give Android users greater control
Advanced Chat Privacy is being tested in WhatsApp's Android beta version 2.25.10.4 to enhance user control
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Pi network surges 40% amid flat crypto market as Bitcoin holds $83K
Bitcoin steadies above $83K with 59.8% market share and $1.65T market cap after weekend volatility
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iPhone prices set to soar after Trump's tariffs—Here’s how much it will cost
The latest Apple iPhone model faces a dramatic price hike as Trump's new tariffs take effect.
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OpenAI and Microsoft face joint copyright litigation
Authors and publishers continue to challenge AI training practices in court
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Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches to aid in search efforts
Tiny insect-robots navigated rubble in search for survivors amid soaring heat
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Nepal shaken by twin earthquakes minutes apart, strongest at 5.5 magnitude
Tremors felt in Surkhet, Dailekh & Kalikot; no casualties or major damage reported so far, officials say
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US due to Trump tariffs
Switch 2, successor to the world’s 3rd-bestselling console, debuts with Joy-Con 2 controllers doubling as mice
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iPhone prices may go up due to Trump tariffs
Most iPhones are manufactured in China, which faces a 54% tariff.
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‘City-killer’ asteroid could strike Moon, missing Earth: scientists
Tracking and analysis have since ruled out an Earth impact, bringing the threat level down to near zero.
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AI may impact 40% of jobs worldwide by 2033, warns UN
The global AI market is set to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, roughly the size of Germany’s economy, says UN report.
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Elon Musk stepping down speculation fuels slump in Tesla shares and sales
Tesla hit by sales drop as public backlash and rival growth take centre stage.
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Apple shares rattle as Trump tariffs hit global supply chain
Trump's move marks a major test for Apple's efforts to diversify away from China
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OpenAI gets $40b funding to expand AI research and infrastructure
The $500b Stargate initiative aims to invest in AI infrastructure over four years, aligning with its AI strategy.
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Nintendo Switch 2: A new era of gaming arrives June 5 at $449.99
The Nintendo Switch 2 improves on its predecessor with a larger HD screen, better processing power, and faster loading
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Tesla reports largest sales drop in history with 13% plunge in Q1 2025 deliveries
The decline in sales is attributed to a combination of factors, including backlash against CEO Elon Musk.
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AI converts brain waves into speech for paralysed patients in real-time
AI system enables real-time speech for paralysed individuals by decoding brain activity.
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Ghibli-style AI art frenzy pushes ChatGPT to record user surge
Weekly active users hit 150 million for the first time this year, according to Similarweb data
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Treasure NFT withdrawals frozen, investors concerned
Treasure NFT cites financial system adjustments for the withdrawal delay, ensuring compliance and user fund security.
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Microsoft celebrates 50 years of tech evolution amid AI boom
Microsoft’s cloud success powers its ambitions in the AI race