facebook Google Delivers Real Privacy Features While Facebook Offers Empty Promises Tech giants Facebook and Google both emphasize privacy in their recent keynotes, but their approaches differ drastically. Google demonstrates functional, on-device privacy upgrades while Facebook relies on vague promises to repair its damaged reputation.
google Google Expands Flutter UI Framework Beyond Mobile to Web and Desktop Google announces a technical preview of Flutter for the web at I/O, expanding the cross-platform toolkit beyond Android and iOS. The company also reveals upcoming support for macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop applications.
binance Binance Loses $40.7 Million in Bitcoin Through Coordinated Cyberattack Hackers steal 7,000 bitcoin from major crypto exchange Binance by exploiting API keys and two-factor authentication codes. The company covers the $40.7 million loss using its emergency insurance fund without impacting user accounts.
google Google Makes Kotlin the Preferred Language for Android Development Google officially names Kotlin as its preferred language for building Android apps, signaling a major shift away from Java. Over half of professional Android developers already use the language.
lyft Lyft Posts Massive $1.14 Billion Loss in First Public Earnings Report Ride-hailing giant Lyft reveals a $1.14 billion first-quarter loss driven largely by IPO-related stock compensation, despite beating revenue expectations. The company projects continued heavy losses as it prioritizes long-term growth over near-term profitability.
waymo Waymo and Lyft Join Forces to Launch Robotaxis in Phoenix Waymo integrates ten self-driving vehicles into the Lyft app to expand its commercial robotaxi service in Phoenix.
google Google Expands AI Assistant Duplex Beyond Phone Calls to the Web Google announces that its AI assistant Duplex now automates web tasks like car rentals and movie ticket purchases. The system fills out online forms for users, though it requires final approval before submitting.
google Google Launches $399 Pixel 3a to Combat Slumping Smartphone Sales Google introduces the budget-friendly Pixel 3a for $399 to address recent Pixel sales headwinds and prove that software innovation matters more than premium hardware.
google Google Expands Flutter UI Toolkit Beyond Mobile to Web and Desktop Google announces a technical preview of Flutter for the web and early support for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The update transforms the mobile framework into a truly portable UI toolkit for almost any platform.
google Google Merges Home and Nest Brands With 10-Inch Hub Max Display Google introduces the Nest Hub Max, a larger smart display with a built-in camera and gesture controls, marking the merger of the Home and Nest product lines.
google Google I/O 2019 Unveils Budget Pixels, Upgraded Smart Displays, and AR Search Google reveals the cheaper Pixel 3a smartphones, rebranded Nest Hub displays, and augmented reality features in Search during its I/O 2019 keynote.
mozilla Firefox Suffers Massive Extension Outage Due to Expired Certificate Mozilla Firefox experiences a widespread extension failure, known as "armagadd-on," after an intermediate signing certificate unexpectedly expires. The company resolves the issue in 12 hours and vows to improve its security processes.
microsoft Microsoft Build 2019 Unveils New Developer Tools and Azure Updates Microsoft reveals Windows Terminal, WSL updates, and Kubernetes integrations at its annual Build conference. The company also rolls out Microsoft Search and updates to its PowerApps platform.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils Windows Terminal and WSL 2 for Developers Microsoft introduces a new GPU-accelerated Windows Terminal and a faster Linux kernel-based WSL 2, both arriving in June alongside tools for cross-platform and legacy app development.
un report UN Report Warns One Million Species Face Imminent Extinction A landmark United Nations report reveals that roughly one million plant and animal species are currently at risk of extinction due to human activities. The comprehensive study highlights the unprecedented decline of global biodiversity and urges immediate international action.