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Iran’s supreme leader warns US Military intervention in his country
As Israel’s air bombardment of Iran continues for a sixth day, we ask an Israeli minister and a defence official from Mr Trump’s first administration whether Israel can achieve its war aims without America’s help.Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has warned that any US military intervention in his country will “cause irreparable damage for them”.
Apple iCloud Storage Lawsuit
Apple’s iCloud storage practices have proven unpopular with a lot of users. The limitation of only offering 5GB of free storage is especially controversial.While iOS does support third-party apps for backing up some types of data, like photos, videos, and other files, backing up core settings data is only supported by iCloud.If Apple ultimately loses
Google Pixel 10 Camera Upgrade
A major upgrade tipped for the Pixel 10 is the addition of tele-macro capability, a feature already seen on devices like the OnePlus 13 and Oppo Find N5. This will allow users to capture close-up shots using the telephoto lens rather than the traditional ultrawide camera. The idea is to improve image detail and maintain
23andMe Cyber attack
The genetic testing company 23andMe is being fined £2.31m by the UK’s privacy watchdog over their 2023 data breach that saw the personal information of seven million people stolen.A database shared on dark web forums contained a list of 999,999 people who allegedly had Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, according to 23andMe’s genetic profiling.Despite the attack starting
Taiwan completes first trial of submarines
Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine programme a key part of an ambitious project to modernise its armed forces as Beijing stages almost daily military exercises to assert its sovereignty. The submarine programme has drawn on expertise and technology from several countries, including the United States and Britain,
OpenAI and Microsoft call it a quit
Microsoft announced in May that its AI assistant, Copilot, would begin using GPT-4o, OpenAI technology that also powers the paid version of ChatGPT. Copilot was launched in 2023 to add AI across Microsoft’s platforms.OpenAI and Microsoft may be breaking up, the two tech giants have been in a symbiotic relationship for six years, with Microsoft
Adoption and use of stablecoins in the US
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to another asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold. They play a major role in cryptocurrency markets, providing among other things a payment infrastructure, and are also used to transfer money internationally.Stablecoins to Become Cash Layer of Internet Once GENIUS Act Is Law,The act, whose full name
Apple Brings Video Streaming to CarPlay
Apple iPhone users might soon be able to watch videos on their car’s infotainment screen. The feature might work well for sports enthusiasts who are used to following their teams through live audio commentary. During important moments in a game, such as the last few minutes of an NBA playoff game or a penalty shootout
Meta to bring advertising to WhatsApp’s updates
In a significant strategic shift, WhatsApp has announced the introduction of advertising features on its platform, marking a departure from its long-standing ad-free stance. The Meta-owned messaging service will begin rolling out new monetisation tools within its Updates tab.The changes represent WhatsApp’s most assertive attempt yet to generate revenue, amid increasing pressure to leverage its
Amazon and Walmart Crypto
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart pay fees to credit card companies every time a customer uses their Visa or Mastercard. And it’s no secret that retailers are not happy with that chunk of change that gets siphoned off. But thanks to the emergence of digital money, these retailers are reportedly itching to get away from