Author: Sabnam Hossain
As the DSA deadline approaches, Apple removes apps without contact information from the EU app store
A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that had added a requirement in…
Researchers Used NPR Sunday Puzzle Inquiries To Benchmark AI ‘reasoning’ Models
Every Sunday, the NPR host will start Shortz, The New York Times crossword puzzle guru. They get the quiz thousands of listeners in a long-running segment called the Sunday Puzzle. Hence written solutions are also available without too much knowledge. The brainteasers are usually challenging even more skilled contestants. That’s how some of the experts…
DeepSeek downloads from local app stores are prohibited in South Korea
In anticipation of an evaluation of the Chinese company’s user data management practices, South Korean authorities on Saturday temporarily blocked the download of DeepSeek’s app from the nation’s app stores. The Chinese software will be accessible for download if it conforms with Korean privacy regulations and undergoes the required modifications, according to the Personal Information…
After management stepped in, Nicholas Welch, a former employee of JPMorgan Chase, who was supposedly fired for questioning CEO Jamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has been adamant about workers going back to the office (RTO) to work and has rejected the idea of hybrid or work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for his staff. According to a Forbes story, one employee who objected was sacked after asking Dimon about the RTO policy during…
Kardashian family home which was established in Hidden Hills up for sale at $13.5 million
The listing agent is Tomer Fridman, and Kris Jenner has listed her Hidden Hills estate for $13.5 million. The house, which was featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, has six bedrooms, and opulent features, and is located in a gated neighborhood. According to Fox News, Kris Jenner has listed her six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Hidden Hills…
Bluesky gets full growth and analytics tools with BlueSkyHunter launch
An all-in-one toolkit designed for individuals who wish to expand, manage, and monitor their Bluesky presence and following is being addressed by a new firm. In addition to other features, the subscription service BlueSkyHunter, which went live on Friday, offers an online dashboard with analytics access and additional tools for scheduling postings and automating direct…
Donald Trump Administration Firing Over 400 DHS Employees according to the action to cut the federal Workforce
Over 400 workers at the Department of Homeland Security were let go by the Trump administration, affecting organizations like USCIS, FEMA, and CISA. As part of a government workforce reduction strategy, the terminations targeted probationary non-mission critical individuals. As part of a larger effort to reduce the government workforce, the Donald Trump administration on Friday…
Arm Planning To Launch Its Own Chip This Year
The Public semiconductor company Arm created its own chips this year after landing a high-profile enterprise for the customers. Arm majority majority-owned by SoftBank and will start making its own chips and now Meta has signed on as a customer. According to the Financial Times, the chips will be expected to be CPUs for servers…
Meta CTO states staff should quit if they don’t appreciate Meta’s new policies
Andrew Bosworth, the CTO of Meta, told Business Insider that employees who are unhappy with the tech giant’s most recent regulations are allowed to go. Among other things, the report quotes an internal conversation in which a worker accused Meta of stifling internal dissent and discontinuing DEI programs. Bosworth replied that any staffer who believes…
Getaround Suddenly Shuts Down The Entire US Car-Sharing Operations
One year after laying off 30% of its North American staff as part of a reorganization, Getaround, a firm that assists car owners in renting out their cars, trucks, and SUVs to other peers, is closing its U.S. operations. It is also closing its HyreCar division, which it purchased for $9.45 million in 2023. In…