"Incognito No More!" Google Wipes Billions of Data Files Amid Illicit Surveillance Claims
Google settled a lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of Chrome users' personal data files and make changes to Incognito mode, although users won't receive damages.
Google Restricts Election-Related Queries on Gemini Chatbot amid U.S. and India Poll Preparations
Google is restricting election-related queries on its Gemini chatbot to ensure high-quality information during election periods in the U.S. and India.
Apple Hit with Monumental €1.8 Billion Fine by EU for Restricting Music Streaming Competition
The European Commission fined Apple over €1.8 billion for anti-competitive practices restricting app developers from informing users about cheaper streaming subscriptions outside the App Store.
Silicon Valley's Figure AI Becomes a $2.6 Billion Bot Behemoth With Bezos Bucks Boost
Silicon Valley startups Figure AI and Electric Sheep have secured significant funding, aiming to introduce humanoid robots for household chores and sustainability tasks. Figure AI raised $675 million, valuing the company at $2.6 billion.
Electronic Arts Cuts 5% of Workforce Amid Tech Industry's Downscaling Trend
EA is reducing its workforce by 5%, affecting approximately 600 employees, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on core franchises and online communities amid industry changes.
Google Pauses AI Image Creation Amidst Uproar Over Racially Diverse Historical Depictions
Google suspends its AI system Gemini's ability to create images of people due to backlash over historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive depictions.
Super Micro Computer Buys Former Fry's Electronics Site in San Jose for $80M Cash, Plans for Tech Hub Emerge
Super Micro Computer has purchased the former Fry's Electronics site in San Jose for $80 million in cash, potentially transforming it into a tech hub.
Gilead Sciences Buys CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3B, Boosting Liver Disease Treatment Options
Gilead Sciences is acquiring CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, enhancing its liver disease portfolio with seladelpar, a drug for primary biliary cholangitis.
Bandwidth IG Expands Silicon Valley Presence with Over 310 Miles of New Fiber Infrastructure
Bandwidth IG expands its fiber network in the San Francisco Bay Area, adding over 310 route miles to support data center growth, including a new marine cable for improved connectivity.












