

Meta Slams U.S. House WhatsApp Ban, Defends Encryption Standards
June 24, 2025 – U.S. House of Representatives staff have been instructed to cease using WhatsApp on government-issued devices following a directive from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Axios reported. The ban, announced via email on Monday, encompasses all versions of the messaging app—mobile, desktop, and web—across devices managed by the House. In the email,…

Tesla Urges Regulators to Keep Robotaxi Safety Data Confidential, Citing Business Secrets
June 24, 2025 – A letter disclosed on Monday, as reported by Reuters, reveals that Tesla has informed U.S. regulators that its responses concerning the safety of deploying robotaxis in Texas are classified as confidential business information and should not be made public. Earlier, on Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the…

Meta CTO Acknowledges OpenAI’s Competitive Offers After Failed $100M Poaching Attempt
June 23, 2025 – OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, revealed on Wednesday that Meta had made an audacious attempt to poach one of their employees with a staggering $100 million offer, though the move ultimately fell through. In response, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, who has been with the company since 2006 and took on…

Toyota to Hike Prices on Select U.S. Models Next Month, Average Increase Over $200
June 23, 2025 – Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced that it will increase the prices of certain vehicle models in the U.S. market starting next month, with an average hike exceeding 200.AccordingtoBloomberg,Toyota−brandedvehicleswillseeanaveragepriceriseofapproximately270, while its luxury division, Lexus, will experience an increase of about $208. In response to the recent wave of price adjustments by…

OpenAI Removes Promotional Content Featuring Jony Ive Due to Court Injunction Over Trademark Dispute
June 23, 2025 – A promotional video that once highlighted the collaboration between OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and Apple’s former chief design officer Jony Ive, along with news of OpenAI’s $6.5 billion acquisition of io, a device startup co-founded by the two, has been removed from OpenAI’s official website and YouTube channel. This removal has…

Tesla’s China-Made Model Y Arrives in India, Showroom Launch Next Month
June 23, 2025 – After years of anticipation and planning, Tesla has officially made its foray into the Indian market. Bloomberg has reported that the electric vehicle giant has commenced shipping its first batch of cars from China to India, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the South Asian country. Tesla’s interest in…

Gurman Reveals: ‘True All-Screen’ iPhone to Debut in Two Phases, Dynamic Island Shrinkage Next Year
June 23, 2025 – In a recent edition of his “Power On” newsletter released yesterday, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman revealed that Apple is planning to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island on its upcoming iPhone models set to launch next year. Additionally, Gurman anticipates that by 2027, Apple will unveil a groundbreaking 20th-anniversary edition…

Meta in Talks to Recruit GitHub’s Ex-CEO Nat Friedman for AI Team
June 21, 2025 – Sources familiar with the matter revealed to The Information yesterday that Meta is currently in talks with Nat Friedman, the former CEO of GitHub, aiming to bring him on board its AI division. In addition to Friedman, the social media behemoth has also engaged in discussions with Daniel Gross, Friedman’s partner…

Apple Mulls Over Purple or Green: New Hues in the Pipeline for iPhone 17 Base Model
June 21, 2025 – Tech outlet majinbuofficial dropped a post yesterday (June 20) revealing that Apple is currently testing two new color options for the standard iPhone 17 model behind closed doors. Sources indicate that the company is deliberating between a vibrant green and a sleek purple shade, though only one is expected to make…

Stellantis Board Split Over Potential Maserati Sale: A Luxury Dilemma
June 21, 2025 – Stellantis, the world’s fourth – largest automaker, is reportedly weighing the option of selling its luxury brand Maserati amid operational challenges, according to a recent Reuters report. Sources familiar with the matter said that discussions about Maserati’s future had already started before the appointment of the new CEO, Antonio Filosa, last…