Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

The New York Times - Feb. 14

Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps

Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.

CNBC - 2h

Google faces heat

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google caught in crossfire over gulf name change Google is back in the crosshairs of a geopolitical ...

The Hill - 13h

Apple expands India manufacturing

Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinks

Financial Times - 12h

Anglerfish That Surfaced Inspires Emotional Reactions on TikTok

An eerie looking creature from the ocean’s depths has become an unwitting inspiration for intense emotions.

The New York Times - 2d

TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere

The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.

Inc. - 1d

Federal health agencies restore webpages and datasets following judge's order

Federal health agencies have restored several webpages and datasets, following a judge’s order to bring back public access to information that had been removed to comply with a presidential ...

ABC News - Feb. 12

CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding, officials say

The CDC has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say.

CBS News - 9h

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - 19h

Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according ...

ABC News - 4d

A Stytch in time: Connected Apps untangles authorization tie-ups for AI agents

Stytch Connected Apps enables AI agents and third-party apps to authenticate, access data and take action on behalf of users.

VentureBeat - 1d

Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

Italian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement

ABC News - 2d

Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.

Wired - 1d

Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

The New York Times - 1d

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

Wired - 1d

Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

Apps can add flexibility and freshness to your routine. Just try not to get injured.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26

From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...

The Guardian - 23h

Mexico awaits Google response on dispute over Gulf of Mexico before filing lawsuit

Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit

ABC News - 3d

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.

Wired - 1d

This Chinese AI Bet Has Outperformed Magnificent Seven Names Like Meta and Google This Year

Alibaba stock soared after a strong earnings beat, bringing its year-to-date gains to 60 percent.

Inc. - 3h

Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante

Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.

CNBC - 3h

Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.

President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.

The New York Times - 1d

Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government had been escalating behind the scenes for the past week.

NBC News - 1d

U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'

There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.

ESPN - 2h

After 18 Years, Apple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone Features. It’s the End of an Era

The all-new iPhone 16e ditches the Home Button for good.

Inc. - 1d

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...

ABC News - 1d

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles Times - 3h

Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash

The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.

The New York Times - 1d

How Trump's deportation plan could impact U.S. dairy farms

John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin, said about 90% of the work on his farm is done by immigrants.

CBS News - 1d

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

The New York Times - 1d

Ukrainians mourn loss of 'partner and friend' as U.S. relations disintegrate

At an underground school in Ukraine, the mood was somber after the spat between President Donald Trump and their leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy spiraled.

NBC News - 1d

Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.

Inc. - 20h

Mexico's president warns U.S. against invading to fight cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

CBS News - 21h

Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry

The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.

The New York Times - 18h

Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump

Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

The New York Times - 15h

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - 9h

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion

The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the war.

The New York Times - 5h

Canada vs. U.S.: How to watch the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey championship final today

Here's how to watch the U.S. compete against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament final this week.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13

Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn

Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.

CNBC - 1d

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