Skype Shut Down
Skype was created by Niklas Zennström, Janus Friis, and four other Estonian developers. After its launch in 2003, the peer-to-peer video calling service gained widespread popularity since it let users talk to friends, family, or clients without paying extra long-distance charges. By the fall of 2005, Skype had gained 40 million active users and was
European Union wants Trump to Sanction Iran Military Group
In November, members of the European Parliament introduced a resolution calling for the EU to sanction the military group. And the French parliament in January passed a resolution urging the EU to blacklist the IRGC. Trump designated the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization during his first term and greenlighted the targeted killing of the
French antitrust fine Against Apple
Apple is likely to face an antitrust fine from the French regulator over its privacy control tool, App Tracking Transparency. The App Tracking Transparency feature, which allows iPhone users to control which apps can track their activity, has been a point of contention among digital advertising and mobile gaming companies. These companies argue that the
SEC drops a case against Gemini
The SEC concluded its investigation into Gemini without filing charges, signaling a dramatic shift in cryptocurrency regulation. This move follows similar reversals by Coinbase, OpenSea, and others. While it’s a triumph for Gemini and the crypto sector, co-founder Cameron Winklevoss isn’t celebrating just yet.The probe lasted approximately 700 days, and Gemini received the Wells Notice
Apple Data Protection Tool in UK
Apple recently stopped offering its end-to-end encryption tool called Advanced Data Protection (ADP) to new users in the UK and announced that existing users in the country will lose their access at an unconfirmed later date. Advanced Data Protection was introduced by Apple in 2022, expanding the categories of data that were protected under end-to-end
Microsoft EU multi-year project
The project, the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud, began in January 2023, went on for two more years, and finally wrapped up this February, Microsoft said. With its completion, European customers can store and process data for Microsoft core cloud services, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and most Azure services, within
Trump to unvel $5 million Gold Card VISA
US president Donald Trump unveiled plans to launch a new $5 million “Gold Card” visa that would grant affluent investors a direct route to US citizenship. The new visa, intended to supersede the 35-year-old EB-5 investor visa, will bring in high-net-worth individuals who can spur the US economy with heavy investments. The Gold Card would
New Zealand raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills
New Zealand’s foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China’s recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leader. Peters is in Beijing for a three-day visit after relations between the two countries became strained over the drills. New Zealand and Australian officials said that China had conducted live-fire exercises in
Mysterious Disease in DRC a concern for Australia
Infectious disease experts say the mysterious outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses little risk to Australia, but are urging health authorities to remain alert. More than 50 people have died from the unidentified illness, with many dropping dead just hours after symptoms first appeared. One area has an ‘exceptionally high fatality rate’ with
Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium stock
The stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the roughly 90% of bomb grade, has been a long-standing concern for Western powers, which say there is no civil justification for enriching uranium to such a high level. Iran says it seeks only peaceful nuclear energy. Iran’s stock of uranium close