alibaba Jack Ma Steps Down as Alibaba Chairman, Hands Reins to CEO Daniel Zhang Jack Ma officially steps down as Alibaba's chairman, exactly one year after announcing his departure. Current CEO Daniel Zhang takes over the leadership role as the company faces new competitive challenges in China.
amazon Amazon Expands in India While Spendesk and Informatica Back AI Startups Amazon opens a massive new campus in Hyderabad to compete with Walmart in India's growing e-commerce market. Meanwhile, Spendesk raises $38 million for spend management and Informatica invests in AI startup GreenBay Technologies.
google Bipartisan Coalition of 50 Attorneys General Launches Google Antitrust Investigation A coalition of 50 state and territorial attorneys general opens a major bipartisan antitrust probe into Google's business practices. The investigation focuses on the tech giant's dominance in the online advertising market and its use of consumer data.
apple Apple Prepares iPhone 11 Pro Reveal With Triple-Lens Camera Apple hosts its September 10 event at Steve Jobs Theater to unveil the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The new flagship devices feature a major triple-lens camera upgrade and bilateral wireless charging.
mit media lab MIT Media Lab Director Resigns Amid Secret Epstein Funding Scandal Joi Ito steps down from the MIT Media Lab after reports reveal he actively solicited and concealed donations from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The new allegations shock previous supporters who initially defended the director.
roku Roku Brings Its Smart TV Licensing Program to European Markets Roku is expanding its TV licensing program into Europe, allowing manufacturers to build smart TVs using the Roku OS. Hisense serves as the first partner, with 4K models launching in the U.K. later this year.
uber Uber Surveys Drivers About Small Loans Amid Fintech Hiring Spree Uber is exploring a new financial product for drivers, sending in-app surveys about small loans under $1,000. This move follows a recent hiring spree of over 100 fintech workers in New York.
wikipedia Wikipedia Hit by Massive DDoS Attack, Knocking Site Offline in Europe A large-scale distributed denial of service attack forces Wikipedia offline across Europe and parts of the Middle East. The Wikimedia Foundation is actively working to restore access while condemning the threat to free information.
apple Apple Disputes Google's Claims Over Massive iOS Security Exploit Apple pushes back against Google's detailed report of a severe iOS exploit, insisting the attack is narrowly focused rather than en masse. However, the math suggests thousands of targeted devices still fall victim to the malicious websites.
cdc CDC Warns Public to Stop Vaping as Mystery Lung Illness Reaches Five Deaths The CDC urges people to stop using e-cigarettes while it investigates a severe, mystery lung condition that affects roughly 450 people and kills five. Health officials suspect chemical exposure but have not yet linked the outbreak to a specific device or substance.
huawei Huawei Unveils Kirin 990 5G Chip to Counter US Restrictions Huawei introduces the Kirin 990 5G, a highly integrated smartphone processor that boasts a built-in 5G modem and advanced AI capabilities. The release demonstrates the company's continued technological progress despite facing heavy pressure from the U.S. government.
facebook State Attorneys General Launch Antitrust Investigation Into Facebook's Size A coalition of state attorneys general opens a bipartisan probe to determine if Facebook holds a monopolistic grip on the social media market. The investigation explores whether the tech giant stifles competition and harms consumers.
apple Apple Prepares for Annual Fall Gadget Launch Amid High Holiday Stakes Apple hosts its highly anticipated September event to unveil incremental updates to the iPhone and other core hardware devices. The tech giant faces pressure to excite consumers ahead of the critical holiday shopping season after recent sales struggles.
apple music Apple Music Debuts Public Web Beta for Subscribers Apple launches a public beta of Apple Music on the web, allowing existing subscribers to access the streaming service directly from their browsers. The move expands the platform's cross-platform availability as it competes with rivals like Spotify.
google Google Pays Record $170 Million FTC Fine Over YouTube Child Privacy Violations The Federal Trade Commission fines Google $170 million for illegally collecting children's personal data on YouTube without parental consent. The settlement forces the platform to implement new systems to protect kids and limit targeted advertising.