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Meta Avoids Breakup as Judge Rejects Monopoly Claim, Citing Rise of TikTok Competition
Meta Platforms secured a major antitrust victory after a federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's effort to force the company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, marking one of the most consequential tech-regulation setbacks in recent years. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, concluded that Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking-an assessment shaped in part by the rise of TikTok as a fierce competitor. 
Meta Platforms secured a major antitrust victory after a federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's effort to force the company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, marking one of the most consequential tech-regulation setbacks in recent years. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, concluded that Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking-an assessment shaped in part by the rise of TikTok as a fierce competitor. -
Cloudflare Outage Sparks Global Internet Crash, Knocking X, Spotify and Major Platforms Offline
A sweeping internet disruption rippled across major global platforms on Tuesday after Cloudflare, one of the world's most widely used internet-infrastructure firms, experienced a sudden spike in what it described as "unusual traffic." The outage temporarily crippled access to X, Spotify, Facebook, OpenAI services and multiple retail and payment websites, underscoring the fragility of the web's backbone and the growing dependence on a handful of companies that keep digital services online. 
A sweeping internet disruption rippled across major global platforms on Tuesday after Cloudflare, one of the world's most widely used internet-infrastructure firms, experienced a sudden spike in what it described as "unusual traffic." The outage temporarily crippled access to X, Spotify, Facebook, OpenAI services and multiple retail and payment websites, underscoring the fragility of the web's backbone and the growing dependence on a handful of companies that keep digital services online. -
Massive X Crash Freezes Timelines and Logins Across Continents, Triggering #TwitterDown Surge
A global outage hit X - the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter - on November 18, 2025, disrupting service for users across Europe, Asia, North America and Africa during peak traffic hours. Downdetector recorded more than 10,000 incident reports by 5:20 p.m., confirming a widespread failure that affected the mobile app, website and server connections simultaneously. The disruptions occurred as technical analysts pointed to instability at Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure provider, though X has not confirmed any cause. 
A global outage hit X - the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter - on November 18, 2025, disrupting service for users across Europe, Asia, North America and Africa during peak traffic hours. Downdetector recorded more than 10,000 incident reports by 5:20 p.m., confirming a widespread failure that affected the mobile app, website and server connections simultaneously. The disruptions occurred as technical analysts pointed to instability at Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure provider, though X has not confirmed any cause. -
Starlink Unveils $40 Monthly Plan, But Slower Speeds and Limited Access Apply
SpaceX's Starlink has quietly launched its lowest-priced internet plan yet, offering users satellite broadband access for just $40 per month-but at a significant performance trade-off. The new "Residential 100Mbps" tier limits download speeds while remaining available only in select regions of the United States, according to reports from early adopters and academic observers. 
SpaceX's Starlink has quietly launched its lowest-priced internet plan yet, offering users satellite broadband access for just $40 per month-but at a significant performance trade-off. The new "Residential 100Mbps" tier limits download speeds while remaining available only in select regions of the United States, according to reports from early adopters and academic observers. -
3I/ATLAS Sparks Debate as Viral Claims Suggest ‘No Tail’ Interstellar Object in Chinese Footage
The interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS continues to draw scientific interest and online speculation, particularly after social media claims that the China National Space Administration released high-resolution video showing the object as "gigantic" and lacking a cometary tail. 
The interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS continues to draw scientific interest and online speculation, particularly after social media claims that the China National Space Administration released high-resolution video showing the object as "gigantic" and lacking a cometary tail. -
Apple Nears $1 Billion Deal to Use Google’s 1.2T-Parameter Gemini Model in Siri Overhaul
Apple is preparing one of the most significant shifts in its artificial intelligence strategy in years, moving toward a partnership with Google to power the next version of Siri using Google's Gemini large-scale model, according to Bloomberg. The agreement, which is in final negotiation stages, would have Apple pay roughly $1 billion annually to license Google's technology as it works to rebuild Siri and accelerate its generative AI capabilities. 
Apple is preparing one of the most significant shifts in its artificial intelligence strategy in years, moving toward a partnership with Google to power the next version of Siri using Google's Gemini large-scale model, according to Bloomberg. The agreement, which is in final negotiation stages, would have Apple pay roughly $1 billion annually to license Google's technology as it works to rebuild Siri and accelerate its generative AI capabilities. -
iOS 26 Alarm Glitch Triggers Widespread Oversleeping as Apple Remains Silent
Apple is facing mounting backlash after reports surfaced that a glitch in its latest iOS 26 software update has caused iPhone alarms to sound at dramatically reduced volume, leading users to oversleep, miss appointments and, in some cases, miss flights. The complaints, which gained momentum on TikTok and Apple's official support forums, have raised questions about the reliability of one of the device's most basic tools. 
Apple is facing mounting backlash after reports surfaced that a glitch in its latest iOS 26 software update has caused iPhone alarms to sound at dramatically reduced volume, leading users to oversleep, miss appointments and, in some cases, miss flights. The complaints, which gained momentum on TikTok and Apple's official support forums, have raised questions about the reliability of one of the device's most basic tools. -
M6 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature OLED Touchscreen, Notchless Design, and Reinforced Hinge
Apple may be preparing one of the boldest product reversals in its history - introducing touchscreens to the Mac lineup after years of public resistance. According to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company plans to debut its first touchscreen MacBook Pro alongside the M6 chip generation in 2026, marking what could become the most significant redesign of Apple's flagship laptop in years. 
Apple may be preparing one of the boldest product reversals in its history - introducing touchscreens to the Mac lineup after years of public resistance. According to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company plans to debut its first touchscreen MacBook Pro alongside the M6 chip generation in 2026, marking what could become the most significant redesign of Apple's flagship laptop in years. -
OpenAI Restricts ChatGPT From Medical, Legal, and Financial Advice Amid Rising Lawsuit Risks
OpenAI has formally prohibited ChatGPT from offering specific medical, legal, or financial advice, marking a sharp policy reversal aimed at minimizing liability exposure across its expanding user base. The change, which took effect on October 29, redefines the popular AI system as an "educational tool" rather than a "consultant," according to reporting by NEXTA. 
OpenAI has formally prohibited ChatGPT from offering specific medical, legal, or financial advice, marking a sharp policy reversal aimed at minimizing liability exposure across its expanding user base. The change, which took effect on October 29, redefines the popular AI system as an "educational tool" rather than a "consultant," according to reporting by NEXTA. -
Apple’s OLED iPad Mini 8 Rumored for 2026 With A19 Pro Chip, Water Resistance, and New Design
Apple's smallest tablet could be getting one of its most significant overhauls yet. The company is reportedly preparing to launch the next-generation iPad Mini with an OLED display, a faster A19 Pro processor, and a redesigned chassis that aims to make the compact tablet more durable and premium than ever. 
Apple's smallest tablet could be getting one of its most significant overhauls yet. The company is reportedly preparing to launch the next-generation iPad Mini with an OLED display, a faster A19 Pro processor, and a redesigned chassis that aims to make the compact tablet more durable and premium than ever.
