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Y Combinator backs Epic in US court fight against Apple’s App Store rules
Startup incubator Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief in the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting Epic Games in its battle against Apple, urging the court to reject Apple’s appeal and uphold limits on its App Store practices.
2 days ago1 min read


Lok Sabha clears sweeping bill banning real-money online games
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill imposing a blanket ban on real-money games nationwide while permitting esports and casual gaming without monetary stakes.
3 days ago1 min read


Google to power data centres with first deployment of Hermes 2 nuclear plant
Google said Monday it will source power from Kairos Power's Hermes 2 advanced nuclear reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under a three-party agreement with Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).Â
5 days ago1 min read


Sam Altman is hedging bets on startup that seeks to rewire brain
OpenAI chief Sam Altman is backing a new brain-computer interface venture that aims to genetically alter brain cells and pair them with ultrasound implants — setting up a direct rivalry with Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Aug 161 min read


Perplexity offers $34.5 billion for Google Chrome amid antitrust pressure
AI search startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited USD 34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome, more than the startup's own estimated USD 18 billion valuation, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
Aug 131 min read


Wikimedia Foundation loses UK court challenge to Online Safety Act rules
The Wikimedia Foundation, operator of Wikipedia, has lost a legal challenge in London's High Court against parts of Britain’s Online Safety Act (OSA), a controversial law imposing strict obligations on online platforms.
Aug 111 min read


YouTube allows F-bombs in first 7 seconds of videos
YouTube has relaxed its community guidelines by allowing profanity — including strong language like "fuck" — within the first seven seconds of a video to still qualify for full monetization.Â
Jul 301 min read


Sony takes Tencent to court over video game rip-off
In a lawsuit filed Friday in California, Sony calls Tencent's upcoming title Light of Motiram a "slavish clone" of Horizon Zero Dawn—right down to the red-haired heroine, robotic wildlife, and post-apocalyptic tribes.
Jul 291 min read


PayPal connects over 100 cryptocurrencies to bypass traditional banking
PayPal has connected more than 100 cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges to simplify cross-border payments, bypassing the traditional banking system and eliminating hefty fees.
Jul 291 min read


Jack Dorsey's Bitchat launched on App Store
Launched earlier in the month, Bitchat lets users send encrypted messages without internet, phone numbers, or central servers.
Jul 281 min read


New Income Tax Bill retains powers for tax officials to access social media, emails during raids
The Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing the government's proposed Income Tax Bill 2025 has upheld controversial provisions allowing tax officials to forcibly access individuals' social media accounts
Jul 222 min read


US House passes GENIUS Act, ends crypto's outlaw days
The US House of Representatives has passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation establishing federal oversight for stablecoins, with a decisive 279–141 vote.Â
Jul 182 min read
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