Beijing’s move to block Meta’s $2 billion purchase of Manus, a Chinese AI startup
Beijing’s move to block Meta’s $2 billion purchase of Manus, a Chinese AI startup, wasn’t just about stopping a deal. It was about drawing a line on how countries protect, trade, and use technology in ways that reach far beyond business. China’s state planner ordered Meta and Manus to unwind the acquisition, citing concerns over
Need to Upgrade android system to 6.0 or above
WhatsApp periodically updates its minimum requirements to leverage newer operating system features, enhance security, and optimise performance. Older devices, often limited by hardware constraints, struggle to support modern app functionalities like end-to-end encryption, video calling, or new interface elements. WhatsApp will stop working on smartphones running versions running older Android 6. Users will not be
EU tells Google to open Android to AI rivals
Under the EU’s flagship Digital Markets Act (DMA), the world’s biggest tech companies must open up to competition to give consumers more options and limit abuses linked to market dominance. U.S President Donald Trump’s government has railed against the law and its sister content moderation law the Digital Services Act, accusing Brussels of unfairly targeting
Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion last year
To avoid being a victim of social media scams, people are advised to limit who can see their posts and contacts on social media. Also, never let someone you’ve only met on social media make your investment decisions. Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020, according to
Maryland astronaut named to SpaceX crew
The astronaut from Gaithersburg, Maryland, was announced last week as the spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission expected to launch later this year.It was in Maryland where she first had dreams of going to space. While attending an after-school program at Judith Resnik Elementary School in Gaithersburg as a 9-year-old, she learned the school
WhatsApp to stop working on version of the app and running Android 5 or lower
While WhatsApp continues to work on introducing new features for the future, the Meta app also knows that maintaining appropriate minimum requirements is important. New features usually need better system capabilities and higher performance. This means older devices and operating systems may not be able to handle them well. It can also stop WhatsApp from
Microsoft finally makes Windows Update optional
Microsoft is updating its Windows 11 update system after user feedback highlighted concerns around forced restarts and limited control. The company is introducing changes that allow users to delay updates for longer periods and manage restarts more independently. The move addresses two common complaints: unexpected interruptions and lack of control over update timing. Microsoft says
Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of
Iran can’t export
Iran’s oil industry is under mounting pressure as sanctions and a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz choke exports, leaving millions of barrels of crude with nowhere to go. At the centre of the crisis is Kharg Island, which accounts for over 90% of Iran’s oil exports and can store up to 30
Iran offers Trump a deal to open Strait
Iran has offered Donald Trump a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the war – but also put negotiations for their nuclear ambitions on the back burner,Iran‘s proposed deal would bring an end to the bitter conflict and reopen the key trade route – while giving the regime a buffer to talks