gojek Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Steps Down to Join Indonesian Cabinet Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim resigns as CEO to serve as a minister in Indonesia's presidential cabinet. Andre Soelistyo and Kevin Aluwi step up as co-CEOs to lead the $10 billion startup.
facebook Facebook Abandons Synthetic Currency Plan to Save Libra Project Facing intense regulatory scrutiny and the exit of major financial partners, Facebook's Libra project reportedly shifts to a model based on individual national stablecoins instead of a single synthetic currency.
lafd Los Angeles Fire Department Seeks to Double Drone Fleet for Emergency Response The LAFD plans to expand its small drone fleet after a successful partnership with DJI, relying heavily on infrared sensors to assist specialized rescue teams.
htc HTC Drops Budget Exodus 1s to Expand Blockchain Phone Lineup HTC expands its blockchain smartphone lineup with the budget-friendly Exodus 1s, a $244 device that allows users to run a full Bitcoin node. The phone features low-end specs but provides an affordable entry point into cryptocurrency hardware wallets.
htc HTC Launches Budget Exodus 1s Phone That Runs a Full Bitcoin Node HTC introduces the Exodus 1s, an affordable smartphone capable of running a full Bitcoin node to validate transactions independently. The device aims to put a decentralized personal bank directly into users' pockets for under $250.
kik MediaLab Acquisition Saves Kik Messenger From Imminent Shutdown Multimedia holding company MediaLab officially acquires the popular messaging app Kik, rescuing it from a previously rumored shutdown. The new owners plan to introduce ads, reduce spam bots, and improve the app's overall speed.
mercedes Mercedes App Glitch Exposes Owner Data to Strangers A severe bug in the Mercedes-Benz remote control app temporarily exposes sensitive user information, including names and phone numbers, to other account holders.
mercedes-benz Mercedes-Benz App Glitch Exposes Customer Data to Other Drivers A security lapse in the Mercedes-Benz connected car app allows users to view sensitive account and vehicle information belonging to complete strangers. The company takes the app offline for maintenance shortly after customers report the bizarre data mix-up.
facebook Facebook Faces Trial as Court Rejects Bid to Block $35 Billion Lawsuit A federal appeals court denies Facebook's request to halt a massive class action lawsuit over its facial recognition practices. The case now moves toward trial, threatening the company with up to $35 billion in penalties.
deepmind DeepMind AI Outperforms Scholars in Restoring Ancient Greek Inscriptions DeepMind introduces Pythia, an AI system that accurately predicts missing text on damaged ancient Greek stone tablets. The machine learning tool achieves a 70 percent accuracy rate, significantly surpassing the efforts of human PhD students.
wing Wing Launches First FAA-Approved Commercial Drone Deliveries in the US Alphabet's Wing begins delivering packages to U.S. customers in Virginia through a new pilot program with Walgreens and FedEx. This milestone marks the first federally approved commercial drone delivery operation in the country.
oracle Former Oracle Co-CEO Mark Hurd Dies at 62 Mark Hurd, who shared the CEO role at Oracle with Safra Catz until taking a medical leave last month, has died at age 62. Founder Larry Ellison now plans to maintain the company's dual-CEO structure to ensure leadership capacity.
mark hurd Oracle Co-CEO Mark Hurd Dies at 62 Mark Hurd, the co-CEO of Oracle and former HP chief, passes away at the age of 62, leaving a significant void in the tech industry.
ar AR and VR Startup Valuations Hit $45 Billion Amid Market Transition Global AR and VR startup valuations reach $45 billion, with a small group of companies holding half of that value. Core technology businesses lead the market by avoiding sector-specific risks.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Reaches 146,000 Reservations Despite Divisive Design Elon Musk reveals that 146,000 people have placed $100 refundable deposits for the Tesla Cybertruck, with the majority selecting the Dual Motor AWD configuration.