TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok owner ByteDance €530 million ($602 million) for breaching the European Union's privacy laws. The regulator said TikTok sent European user...
View ArticleKuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usage
Kuwait is cracking down on cryptocurrency miners throughout the country, as reported by Reuters. Officials have blamed the practice for blackouts and for causing stress on its power grid. The country...
View ArticleThe best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks...
It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand, whether it’s your nephew who wants an iPad, your sibling who needs a set of AirPods or your parent who could really use a new...
View ArticleSpotify breaks free from Apple's App Store fees
The knock-on effects continue for Apple after a blistering ruling from a federal judge earlier this week that ordered the company to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store. Judge...
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NotebookLM, the acceptable face of Google AI, is getting an app in May
NotebookLM, the Google research tool that gained notoriety for its uncanny AI-generated podcasts, is getting an official app on May 20, 2025. You can pre-register for the Android or iOS version of the...
View ArticleHackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op
A hacking group called "DragonForce" has gained access to Co-op's membership data, the UK retailer and insurance provider shared in a press release. DragonForce actually contacted the BBC directly to...
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The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station...
The Trump administration's preliminary 2026 budget proposes the biggest single-year cut to NASA funding in the agency's 67-year history. The cuts are part of the White House's broader government...
View ArticleGoogle I/O 2025: What to expect from Android 16, Android XR and Gemini
In a couple of weeks, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been...
View ArticleHow to watch Google I/O 2025 and The Android Show
Google's annual I/O developer conference is coming on May 20, and for the first time, there's two major events you'll want to watch to stay on top of all the updates the company's making to its...
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Volkswagen recalls 5,700 ID.Buzz electric vans because their seats are too...
Volkswagen has recalled 2025 ID.Buzz electric vans, because their rear seats are only configured for two people but are wide enough to fit three. According to the NHTSA note (PDF) found by Electrek,...
View ArticleThe Louvre will stop renting out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September
In a few months, you'll no longer be able to rent a Nintendo 3DS to guide you around the Louvre and tell you about the pieces exhibited in it. The website Nintendo Everything has spotted a notice in...
View ArticleBandai releases Tamagotchi Paradise comic for Free Comic Book Day, and it may...
It’s the first Saturday of May, which means Free Comic Book Day is here, and this year, even Tamagotchi is getting in on the fun. Bandai has released a limited edition comic for the event, and it...
View ArticleKids under 13 will soon get supervised access to Google Gemini
Google Gemini is adding nannying to its chatbot skillset. According to a New York Times report, Google will make Gemini available to users under 13, so long as they’re under a parent-managed Google...
View ArticleHalf-Life 3 is reportedly playable in its entirety and could be announced...
Cue a new batch of “Half-Life 3 confirmed” memes. The latest rumor surrounding Valve’s long-awaited next installment in the Half-Life series claims that the game is currently “playable, end-to-end” and...
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Doctor Who ‘Lucky Day’ review: Pete, I owe you an apology
Spoilers for “Lucky Day.” When the writers for this season of Doctor Who were announced, one name in the roster put me instantly on edge. Pete McTighe may have a distinguished filmography but, in this...
View ArticleHow to watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang deliver the Computex 2025 keynote
Computex 2025 is approaching, and it’s sure to bring a ton of announcements about the latest chips, laptops, gaming devices and more from leading brands. The event in Taipei will kick off on Monday,...
View ArticleApple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone’s release schedule
Instead of deciding between four new models of iPhones every fall, you may have to choose among three in both the spring and the fall. A new report from The Information claims that Apple will change...
View ArticleNASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D
A space observatory designed to map the entire sky over a period of two years to further our understanding of the early universe has started snapping images. SPHEREx, which launched in early March,...
View ArticleSpaceX’s Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city
The votes are in and residents of a small swath of southern Texas are in favor of Starbase becoming a real city. The newly-designated city is home to SpaceX and many of its employees, and it’s where...
View ArticleNintendo is suing the accessory brand that flaunted Switch 2 mockups ahead of...
Nintendo is going after the company that showed off unauthorized mockups of the not-yet-announced Switch 2 at CES 2025. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Nintendo accuses accessory maker Genki of trademark...
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