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North Korean Government Hackers Planted Spyware on Google Play Store, Cybersecurity Firm Finds
North Korean government-backed hackers successfully uploaded spyware to the Google Play Store, where it was downloaded by unsuspecting users, according to a report released Wednesday by cybersecurity firm Lookout. The malware, named KoSpy, was designed to conduct extensive surveillance, collecting call logs, messages, and even activating a device's camera and microphone. 
North Korean government-backed hackers successfully uploaded spyware to the Google Play Store, where it was downloaded by unsuspecting users, according to a report released Wednesday by cybersecurity firm Lookout. The malware, named KoSpy, was designed to conduct extensive surveillance, collecting call logs, messages, and even activating a device's camera and microphone. -
Saudi-Owned Scopely Acquires Pokémon Go in $3.5 Billion Deal
Niantic Inc. has announced the sale of its gaming division, including Pokémon Go, to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal, which includes Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, comes as Niantic struggles to replicate the success of Pokémon Go, its flagship augmented reality title. An additional $350 million in cash from Niantic is being distributed as part of the transaction, bringing the total deal value to $3.85 billion. 
Niantic Inc. has announced the sale of its gaming division, including Pokémon Go, to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal, which includes Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, comes as Niantic struggles to replicate the success of Pokémon Go, its flagship augmented reality title. An additional $350 million in cash from Niantic is being distributed as part of the transaction, bringing the total deal value to $3.85 billion. -
Apple Prepares Major iOS 19 and macOS 16 Redesign, Biggest UI Overhaul Since iOS 7
Apple is preparing to introduce a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with the upcoming releases of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, marking the most significant visual overhaul of its software in years, according to Bloomberg. The changes will impact key interface elements, including icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. 
Apple is preparing to introduce a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with the upcoming releases of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, marking the most significant visual overhaul of its software in years, according to Bloomberg. The changes will impact key interface elements, including icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. -
SpaceX Successfully Catches Booster But Starship Fails Again in High-Stakes Test
SpaceX lost contact with its Starship spacecraft Thursday evening during its eighth integrated test flight, marking another setback for the company's efforts to develop the world's most powerful rocket. The uncrewed vehicle, launched from Starbase in South Texas, was intended to complete a suborbital flight but lost signal approximately 20 seconds before the completion of its ascent burn. 
SpaceX lost contact with its Starship spacecraft Thursday evening during its eighth integrated test flight, marking another setback for the company's efforts to develop the world's most powerful rocket. The uncrewed vehicle, launched from Starbase in South Texas, was intended to complete a suborbital flight but lost signal approximately 20 seconds before the completion of its ascent burn. -
Apple Unveils M4 MacBook Air, Drops Prices Despite Trade Tensions
Apple unveiled its new M4-powered MacBook Air on Wednesday, introducing its latest chip technology alongside a $100 price reduction, a move that comes just as the U.S. enforces new tariffs on Chinese imports. 
Apple unveiled its new M4-powered MacBook Air on Wednesday, introducing its latest chip technology alongside a $100 price reduction, a move that comes just as the U.S. enforces new tariffs on Chinese imports. -
Digg Makes a Comeback: AI and Community-Driven Features Aim to Rival Reddit
Digg, the once-dominant link-sharing platform that helped define early social media, is making a comeback. More than a decade after its decline, Digg is relaunching under the leadership of its founder, Kevin Rose, with backing from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The new iteration aims to build a community-first social platform, using artificial intelligence to reshape content moderation and engagement. 
Digg, the once-dominant link-sharing platform that helped define early social media, is making a comeback. More than a decade after its decline, Digg is relaunching under the leadership of its founder, Kevin Rose, with backing from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The new iteration aims to build a community-first social platform, using artificial intelligence to reshape content moderation and engagement. -
UK Regulator Investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Over Children’s Data Practices
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over concerns regarding how these platforms handle children's personal data and whether their algorithms expose young users to harmful content. The probe, announced Monday, will examine TikTok's data collection and content recommendation system for users aged 13 to 17, as well as the age verification practices used by Reddit and Imgur. 
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over concerns regarding how these platforms handle children's personal data and whether their algorithms expose young users to harmful content. The probe, announced Monday, will examine TikTok's data collection and content recommendation system for users aged 13 to 17, as well as the age verification practices used by Reddit and Imgur. -
Nvidia and Broadcom Testing Intel’s 18A Chips as Foundry Business Struggles With Delays: Report
Nvidia Corp. and Broadcom Inc. are conducting manufacturing tests using Intel Corp.'s advanced 18A semiconductor production process, according to sources familiar with the matter. The tests signal growing interest in Intel's contract manufacturing business, which has struggled with delays and has yet to secure a major chip designer as a long-term customer. 
Nvidia Corp. and Broadcom Inc. are conducting manufacturing tests using Intel Corp.'s advanced 18A semiconductor production process, according to sources familiar with the matter. The tests signal growing interest in Intel's contract manufacturing business, which has struggled with delays and has yet to secure a major chip designer as a long-term customer. -
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype After Two Decades, Directs Users to Teams
Microsoft announced Friday that it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling service, on May 5, marking the end of a two-decade run that redefined online communication. The move is part of the company's broader strategy to consolidate its communication platforms, focusing on Microsoft Teams as its primary service for voice and video calls. 
Microsoft announced Friday that it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling service, on May 5, marking the end of a two-decade run that redefined online communication. The move is part of the company's broader strategy to consolidate its communication platforms, focusing on Microsoft Teams as its primary service for voice and video calls. -
Intel Delays $28 Billion Ohio Chip Factory to 2030 Amid Financial Struggles
Intel has once again delayed the opening of its $28 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Ohio, now projecting its first factory will not begin operations until at least 2030, with the second facility expected to open in 2032. The revised timeline marks a significant shift from the company's original plan to start production in 2025, highlighting ongoing financial and market challenges. 
Intel has once again delayed the opening of its $28 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Ohio, now projecting its first factory will not begin operations until at least 2030, with the second facility expected to open in 2032. The revised timeline marks a significant shift from the company's original plan to start production in 2025, highlighting ongoing financial and market challenges.
