Spain expands antitrust probe into Apple over App Store rules
The investigation will assess if the pricing schedule set by Apple limits competition among developers distributing apps through App Store
Microsoft adds AI-powered Copilot Mode to Edge browser
The new feature allows users to compare information across open tabs, group browsing by topic, and carry out tasks without switching windows
U.S. smartphone market grows 1% as Indian-made phones gain ground
India becomes top smartphone manufacturing hub for U.S. market in Q2 as trade tensions and tariffs with China prompt supply chain shifts
U.S. Senator asks Musk to block Starlink use by Southeast Asian scam networks
Senator Maggie Hassan says groups in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos are using Starlink to run illegal operations
Russian airline cancels over 40 flights after major cyberattack
Silent Crow claims the attack and links it to the war in Ukraine, while Belarusian group Cyberpartisans BY is also named
Musk’s Tesla signs $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung
Elon Musk says he will visit the facility to speed up progress and adds that the deal value is a minimum estimate, with output likely higher
China AI firms form two alliances to cut reliance on foreign tech
One focuses on building a domestic model chip ecosystem and the other aims to integrate AI technology with industrial transformation
Chinese group plans entry into Pakistan’s tech, energy sectors
The group shows interest in telecom towers, data centers, cloud systems, EV charging stations, smart city technologies, and advanced materials
KP governor, business leaders push for digital transformation
Technology and innovation are essential to making Pakistan a strong, export-oriented economy that meets global standards, says Kundi
SUPARCO announces remote sensing satellite launch from China on July 31
The satellite will be used for Earth observation to support sectors such as agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management
Association for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence launches Pakistan chapter, marking country’s official entry into global AI ecosystem
New AI chapter to provide access to 15,000 global research, funding opportunities, and collaborations for Pakistan’s tech sector
New EU law pushes Meta to end political and social issue advertising
The company says the upcoming regulation creates legal uncertainties and significant operational challenges
Over 800 firms to showcase AI products at World AI Conference in China
The two-day event will feature Chinese firms such as Huawei and Alibaba, alongside international names including Tesla, Alphabet, and Amazon
Intel wins investor lawsuit over alleged stock price inflation
The decision follows a 26% drop in Intel’s stock on August 2, 2024, after it announced 15,000 job cuts and paused its dividend to save $10 billion by 2025
Alphabet faces EU complaint over Android app uninstallation rules
The complaint claims Alphabet designed its Android operating system to hide the option to disable its own apps