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Police arrest suspected members of prolific DoppelPaymer ransomware gang Mar 07, 2023

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An international law enforcement operation has led to the arrests of suspected core members of the prolific DoppelPaymer ransomware operation.

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Tesla slashes prices for Model S and Model Y in US Mar 06, 2023

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Tesla has cut the prices of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in the U.S., according to the company’s website. This is the second time this year that Tesla has slashed prices, and it might be a bid to boost sales before the end of the quarter

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Twitter Blue expands to more than 20 countries Mar 06, 2023

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Twitter’s paid plan Twitter Blue is now available to more than 20 new countries in Europe.

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Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog Mar 03, 2023

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A government watchdog has found that the Secret Service and ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit repeatedly failed to obtain the correct legal paperwork when carrying out invasive cell phone surveillance.

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Renovate is building robots to install roof shingles Mar 03, 2023

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Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb.

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Big Tech on notice as regulators in Africa group to investigate their market conduct Mar 02, 2023

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Several competition watchdogs in Africa plan to collectively interrogate the market conduct of global digital firms, putting big techs like Google and Meta, which have faced investigations and remedial action in other jurisdictions, on alert.

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VW’s software unit Cariad launches app store to bring Spotify, Tiktok and hundreds more to vehicles Mar 02, 2023

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Dozens of apps including Spotify, Amazon Music, Tiktok and gaming hubs Vector Unit and FRVR are headed to VW Group brands, beginning with Audi thanks to a new app store launched by its software subsidiary Cariad.

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TikTok rolls out new screen time controls, adds new default settings for teens and expands Family Pairing Mar 01, 2023

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TikTok announced today that it’s introducing new well-being features for teens, families and its broader community.

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OnePlus’ first foldable will arrive in the second half of the year Mar 01, 2023

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The OnePlus that was founded in 2013 was a cautious company, deliberate in its release schedule.

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Meta says it is experimenting with AI-powered chat on WhatsApp and Messenger Feb 28, 2023

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No company is immune from the generative AI wave, and everybody wants in. Meta is the latest entrant in testing AI-powered tools for its products.

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