After rumors, Apple today announced Apple Upgrade, a new product leasing program powered by Klarna for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad. The service is available across the Apple Store online, through the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store physical locations in the United States. Continue reading “Apple Upgrade leasing program launched in the U.S.”
X has launched X Money, its digital payments and banking service, for select Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States. The service brings together money transfers, direct deposits, bill payments, an interest-earning cash account, and a Visa debit card within the X platform. Continue reading “X Money launches with 6% APY, X Card and FDIC coverage in the U.S.”
Google has announced the Play Catalog Access Program, allowing eligible third-party Android app stores in the United States to access the Google Play Store’s app catalog. Continue reading “Google opens Play Catalog Access Program for third-party Android app stores”
Google has expanded personalized image generation capabilities in the Gemini app to more users in the United States by integrating Personal Intelligence with Nano Banana and Google Photos. Continue reading “Google expands personalized image generation in Gemini to more users in the U.S.”
Samsung Electronics America has announced the Galaxy Book6 Edge in the US. The new laptop joins the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6 as the fourth model in the Galaxy Book6 series. Samsung says the device is designed to support AI-powered productivity and on-device AI workloads. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite platform announced”
OpenAI has announced a limited test introducing advertisements inside ChatGPT for logged-in adult users in the United States. The company says ads will be clearly labeled as sponsored, visually separated from ChatGPT responses, and will not influence how answers are generated. Continue reading “OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in U.S.”
Amazon has launched Lens Live, an AI-enhanced version of its Lens feature in the Amazon Shopping app. The feature enables users to instantly scan products, view real-time matches, and access AI-generated insights from Amazon’s assistant, Rufus. Continue reading “Amazon rolls out Lens Live with AI-powered product scanning”
Apple has unveiled a $100 billion investment commitment to expand its U.S. operations, accelerating its total planned domestic investment to $600 billion over the next four years. Continue reading “Apple commits new $100 billion to U.S. manufacturing: Chips, glass, and AI servers”
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have introduced T1 Mobile, a new wireless service offering nationwide 5G coverage and American-based customer support. Continue reading “Trump Mobile 5G network service launched in the U.S.”
On Thursday, Google announced that U.S. college students can use its advanced AI tools and 2TB of cloud storage for free. Josh Woodward, vice president of Google Labs and Google Gemini, said the initiative aims to help students “study smarter” during exam season. Continue reading “Google offers free AI Premium Plan to U.S. students until 2026”
Apple today announced its largest-ever investment commitment, pledging to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This initiative builds on Apple’s ongoing support for American innovation and manufacturing, funding advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), silicon engineering, and workforce development. Continue reading “Apple unveils $500 billion U.S. investment plan for next four years”
Apple has quietly collaborated with SpaceX and T-Mobile U.S. to integrate Starlink network capabilities into its latest iPhone software update. This move introduces an alternative to Apple’s existing satellite communication service provided by Globalstar. Continue reading “iPhones now support Starlink Satellite services via T-Mobile partnership in U.S.: Report”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, granting TikTok a 75-day extension. This temporary measure halts the enforcement of a U.S. law that requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to an American entity. Continue reading “TikTok gets 75-day extension as Trump reviews national security concerns”
TikTok has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they began restoring services on Sunday after President Donald Trump declared he would revive the app’s access in the United States upon his return to power on Monday. Continue reading “TikTok thanks President Trump for clarity as U.S. services resume”
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Monday announced updated export controls aimed at restricting China’s access to advanced semiconductor technologies. Continue reading “U.S. imposes new semiconductor export regulations to China”
