spacex SpaceX Completes Static Fire Test Ahead of Starlink Satellite Launch SpaceX successfully test-fires a Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for next week's launch of 60 Starlink internet satellites.
apple Apple Brings Battery Health Management to Macs in Catalina 10.15.5 Apple introduces a new Battery Health Management feature in macOS Catalina 10.15.5 to extend the lifespan of MacBook batteries. Unlike the iPhone version, this feature works by preventing the laptop from charging to full capacity in certain situations.
apple Apple Reportedly Builds Modular Over-Ear Headphones to Rival Bose and Sony Apple is developing high-end, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that feature a unique modular design with magnetically attached components. The upcoming headphones promise seamless cross-device connectivity and a retro aesthetic.
amazon Bezos Outlines Amazon's Plan for Employee COVID-19 Testing Labs Jeff Bezos reveals Amazon is building dedicated labs to regularly test all employees for COVID-19, including asymptomatic workers. The initiative aims to curb the virus spread among warehouse staff and through delivered packages.
gopro GoPro Slashes 20% of Workforce, Pivots to Direct-to-Consumer Sales GoPro lays off over 200 employees and cuts office space to save $100 million in 2020, largely driven by pandemic-related retail disruptions. The action camera maker is also shifting its primary sales strategy away from physical retail stores to focus on direct online sales.
impossible foods Impossible Foods Expands Plant-Based Burger to Nearly 1,000 Grocery Stores Backed by a recent $500 million funding round, Impossible Foods expands its plant-based meat substitute into nearly 1,000 new supermarkets across multiple states. The rapid retail push responds to surging consumer demand as more people eat at home.
zoom India Warns Government Officials Against Using Zoom Over Security Fears India declares Zoom an unsafe platform and prohibits government employees from using it for official purposes. The advisory follows similar actions by Germany and Taiwan amid growing global scrutiny of the app's privacy practices.
instacart Instacart Teams Up With Costco to Launch Prescription Delivery Service Instacart expands its online delivery offerings by partnering with Costco to bring prescription medications directly to customers' doors. The new service responds to a massive surge in demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
clearview ai Clearview AI Source Code Exposed in Major Security Lapse A misconfigured server exposes the secretive facial recognition startup's source code, apps, and internal credentials to the open internet, raising serious privacy concerns.
uber Uber Withdraws 2020 Financial Guidance Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty Uber officially withdraws its 2020 financial guidance due to the unpredictable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also warns of a significant impairment charge related to its minority equity investments.
verizon Verizon Acquires BlueJeans Network to Boost 5G and Enterprise Communications Verizon purchases B2B videoconferencing company BlueJeans Network for under $500 million to enhance its unified communications portfolio. The acquisition allows Verizon to integrate enterprise-grade video directly into its 5G product roadmap.
eu data strategy EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan to Create Single Data Market The European Commission presents a new data strategy aimed at establishing a single market for data that benefits citizens and businesses while upholding strict privacy rules. The initiative relies on four key pillars to boost the digital economy.
european commission European Commission Outlines Digital Future and AI Regulation Framework The European Commission releases a white paper on AI regulation alongside new digital and data strategies. The initiatives aim to build trustworthy technology while positioning Europe as a global digital trendsetter.
google Google Removes Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Exposing Millions Google removes more than 500 data-stealing Chrome extensions from its Web Store after a security researcher uncovers a massive ad fraud network.
digital markets act EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act With Stricter Gatekeeper Rules The European Union reaches a political agreement on the Digital Markets Act, establishing new obligations for large tech companies classified as gatekeepers. The final text raises financial thresholds for gatekeepers and places strict limits on cross-platform data combining.