Amazon Buys Globalstar for Satellite Expansion
New York, N.Y. — Amazon said Tuesday it will acquire Globalstar in an approximately $11.57 billion deal that adds the satellite operator’s spectrum, infrastructure, and fleet to Amazon Leo’s expansion…
Apple Seeds iOS 26.5 Beta 2 Featuring Maps Ads and RCS Encryption Testing
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has officially released the second beta versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to registered developers and public beta testers, continuing its cycle of…
Survey Indicates Gamers Will Pay $699 for PlayStation 6 Amid Price Hikes
TOKYO, Japan — A new survey and market analysis suggest gamers are bracing for significant price increases when Sony’s PlayStation 6 eventually launches, with a substantial portion of early adopters…
Apple’s New AirPods Max 2 Show Improved Noise Cancellation, Draw Mixed Reviews
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple’s newly released AirPods Max 2 headphones are making waves following extensive reviews and critical comparisons against leading competitors in the premium noise-canceling space, including the Sony…
Pokémon Champions Launch Marred by Severe Glitches and Transfer Bugs
TOKYO, Japan — The highly anticipated free-to-play battle arena game Pokémon Champions has launched to a barrage of player complaints due to severe bugs and performance issues. The game, released…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 Renders Leak Ahead of Summer Launch
SEOUL, South Korea — Newly leaked renders and hardware specifications are offering an early, detailed look at Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 smartphones.…
Anthropic Unveils Project Glasswing to Secure Critical Software Using Unreleased AI
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Anthropic has launched a major defensive cybersecurity initiative called “Project Glasswing,” forming a coalition of leading technology companies to proactively secure global software infrastructure. The effort…
Amazon Discontinuing Internet Support for Older Kindle E-Readers
SEATTLE, Wash. — Amazon has confirmed it will officially end internet-connected support for older Kindle e-readers and tablets released in 2012 or earlier, rendering millions of functional legacy devices unable…
Google News Resolves Technical Error Displaying Polymarket Betting Odds
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google has acknowledged and addressed a technical error that caused betting odds from the prediction market platform Polymarket to appear prominently within its Google News feeds.…
X Launches Standalone Encrypted Messaging App ‘XChat’ for Apple Devices
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to launch a standalone messaging application named XChat for Apple devices next week. The planned debut…