Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says
Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing…
Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone
Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone…
Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits The new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.…
Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7. Amid signs…
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll,…
Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group to extort American victim companies into…
After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV Vivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India. Vivo's joint venture could become…
OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter
OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.…
Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him
Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means…
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected…