• Tech giants tax project blocked by lack of political agreement

    Tech giants tax project blocked by lack of political agreement

    The 137 countries participating in the negotiations have set a comprehensive framework for tax reform aimed at further taxing digital giants - including GAFA. But a political agreement is still missing to implement the plan.
  • Apple is expected to launch its first line of smartphones equipped with 5G technology tomorrow, the highly anticipated

    Apple is expected to launch its first line of smartphones equipped with 5G technology tomorrow, the highly anticipated "iPhone 12", more than a year after its two rivals Samsung and Huawei

    Apple is expected to launch its first range of smartphones equipped with 5G technology tomorrow, the highly anticipated "iPhone 12", more than a year after its two rivals Samsung and Huawei.
  • Can US TikTokers still legally use the app after Sunday’s download ban?

    Can US TikTokers still legally use the app after Sunday’s download ban?

    The Trump Administration’s long-threatened TikTok ban is here, but don’t plan a funeral for the popular video app just yet. Beginning Sunday, both Apple and Google will be forced to stop making TikTok available to download on their app stores. Likewise, TikTok will not be able to update its software after Sunday. Nevertheless, users who …
  • Justin Bieber gets ‘Holy’ for this new song with Chance the Rapper

    Justin Bieber gets ‘Holy’ for this new song with Chance the Rapper

    Justin Bieber is feeling the “Holy” spirit. Dropped on Friday morning, his new single finds the born-again Biebs taking it to church with Chance the Rapper in a gospel-charged song about a righteous romance. “The way you hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me/Feels so holy, holy, holy, holy, holy,” sings Bieber …
  • Google fixes policy that appeared to let apps track cheating spouses

    Google fixes policy that appeared to let apps track cheating spouses

    Google has amended a confusing policy that appeared to permit smartphone apps that let people keep tabs on their cheating spouses. The tech giant issued an update Wednesday to its Google Play store policy governing “stalkerware” apps, which track the user’s location and other personal information without their knowledge. These apps — sometimes marketed as …
  • How Jennifer Aniston proved she can actually act — and deserves Emmys glory

    How Jennifer Aniston proved she can actually act — and deserves Emmys glory

    Jennifer Aniston has sustained a lot of friendly fire in the 25 years since she became America’s ageless Breck Girl next door — but this now-veteran actress is nobody’s victim. Sure, the beloved former “Friends” star was typecast after a decade (1994-2004) as spoiled rich chick Rachel Green on NBC’s “must-see TV” sitcom, followed by …
  • Apple delves into exercise business with Fitness Plus

    Apple delves into exercise business with Fitness Plus

    Apple is hoping it can help keep the doctor away with a slew of new offerings it’s rolling out focused on keeping people fit during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cupertino, Calif., tech giant on Tuesday launched an all-new virtual workout subscription service called Fitness Plus, which competes with the like of Peloton as more people …
  • Here’s what to expect from today’s Apple Watch and iPad event

    Here’s what to expect from today’s Apple Watch and iPad event

    Apple’s first keynote of the fall is here, but don’t get your hopes up for a new iPhone. Though the gadget maker typically announces its new family of smartphones every year in mid-September, coronavirus related production delays have pushed their launch into next month. Instead, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company’s Tuesday afternoon digital presentation will be …
  • Oracle confirms deal to become TikTok’s ‘technology provider’ in US

    Oracle confirms deal to become TikTok’s ‘technology provider’ in US

    Software giant Oracle confirmed Monday that it has reached a deal with TikTok parent ByteDance to become the Chinese firm’s “trusted technology provider” in the US. The California-based company said Beijing-based ByteDance had submitted the proposed deal to the US Treasury Department over the weekend as it faced a Sept. 20 deadline to dump TikTok’s …
  • Apple loosens some of its in-app payment rules amid controversy

    Apple loosens some of its in-app payment rules amid controversy

    Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30 percent commission. The company made the changes after criticism from developers over its App Store practices and after rivals …