Software & Apps

On Tuesday, YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, revealed that its creative ecosystem contributed significantly to the U.S. GDP in 2024, citing a new report. What Happened: YouTube's creative ecosystem generated $55 billion for the U.S. economy in 2024. This...

On Monday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) finally resolved their years-long dispute over Hulu, with former agreeing to pay an additional sum to acquire Comcast's remaining stake in the streaming platform. What Happened: Disney announced it would pay Comcast $439...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) bold new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 drew praises from Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, but many fans — including investor Ross Gerber — think it's a step in the wrong direction. What Happened: On Monday, during Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple introduced Liquid...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) bold new design in iOS 26, dubbed "Liquid Glass," is drawing sharp criticism online — and investor Ross Gerber thinks the backlash may be warranted. What Happened: Unveiled during Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote on Monday, Liquid Glass is a translucent, reactive interface meant...

Elon Musk's social media platform X has reportedly made a visible push to clarify its blue checkmark policy as European regulators ramp up scrutiny that could lead to a massive fine. What Happened: X has started prominently displaying a disclaimer stating that blue checkmarks signify a paid...

On Friday, a federal judge signaled he may scale back the Justice Department's proposed remedies for Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google's alleged search monopoly, citing the fast-changing role of artificial intelligence in online search. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Amit...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly preparing a rebrand of its software platforms by introducing a year-based naming system. What Happened: At its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, Apple could unveil the new strategy, reported Bloomberg on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the...

From Kendrick Lamar's domination to Janet Jackson's long-awaited return, here's your guide to the biggest night in fan-voted music. When And Where To Watch: The 2025 American Music Awards air live on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS. Streaming is available exclusively on Paramount...

More than a month after the April 17 Season 3 finale, Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Video has reportedly decided that the high-budget fantasy series, "The Wheel of Time," will not return for a fourth season. What Happened: The decision follows extended internal discussions and was...

Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:DIS) Marvel Studios has delayed the theatrical release of "Avengers: Doomsday" from May 1, 2026, to Dec. 18, 2026, while "Avengers: Secret Wars" will now debut on Dec. 17, 2027, instead of May 7, 2027. What Happened: In their place, Disney will release "The Devil Wears Prada...

Amid mounting employee protests over its contracts with the Israeli government, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly blocking internal and external emails. What Happened: According to the employee-led protest group No Azure for Apartheid (NOAA), dozens of Microsoft workers discovered...

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram is reportedly testing a new referral program that pays creators for driving traffic and sign-ups, with payouts as high as $20,000. What Happened: Instagram has launched an invite-only referral program, called "Referrals," aimed at U.S.-based creators,...

Thirteen years after Facebook's IPO, its journey from a Harvard University dorm room to a $1.6 trillion behemoth underscores just how far it has come, especially when compared to early rival Orkut, which Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google shut down in 2014. What Happened: Facebook...

Viral TikTok videos are using doctored clips from "Shark Tank" to falsely portray billionaire investor Mark Cuban endorsing products sold through TikTok Shop — and the billionaire is not amused. What Happened: A new investigation by news rating group NewsGuard found that several TikTok accounts...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence-powered battery optimization tool for iOS 19. What Happened: The feature is part of the Apple Intelligence platform, which will use machine learning to analyze how users are interacting with their iPhones and then...