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FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 10/20/2025 04:18 EDT

Snapchat, Canva, Signal, Perplexity & many apps down, AWS outage appears to be cause

Services of Snapchat, Canva, Signal, Perplexity, Duolingo, and Open AI —used by millions every day across the world— are down across the world. The disruption appears to be linked to an outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/20/2025 23:03 EDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook committed massive investment, more jobs in the US, says Pres Trump

Trump revealed that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed to a major investment in the country. While Apple hasn’t revealed exactly what this new investment will look like, it’s clear that the company is focusing more on US-based operations Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 06:56 EDT

Russia-backed hackers attack WhatsApp accounts used by ministers, govt. officials across the world

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has linked Russia-backed Star Blizzard to efforts aimed at disrupting political processes in the UK and other countries. Microsoft described it as a sophisticated phishing attack targeting people involved in diplomacy and defense policy Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 05:18 EDT

Apple’s new CFO Kevan Parekh disputes 75% App Store profit as claimed in UK trial

Kevan Parekh directly challenged the 75 per cent profit margin claim presented by the prosecution. This figure was based on evidence from a similar US case, but Parekh testified that calculating such a high profit margin was not “inaccurate” Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 04:53 EDT

Apple’s iPhone 17 and iOS 19 to get a redesigned Camera App based on the Vision Pro

The redesigned Camera app will offer a much smoother interface, making it easier to switch between modes like slow-motion or panoramic photos. While the viewfinder will still take up most of the screen, Apple plans to make essential settings, like resolution adjustments, much more accessible. Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 03:50 EDT

Meta announces Capcut rival called Edits in the hopes TikTok users integrate more with Meta's platforms

Announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on Threads, Edits will launch next month for iOS, with an Android version following soon after. The app is a response to the growing demand for creative apps in light of the uncertainty around CapCut’s availability Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/20/2025 02:37 EDT

Trump's meme coin attracts billions in trading volume, crashes after Melania’s coin launches

At first, Trump’s meme coin seemed to be extremely well. It reached a market value of $15 billion in just a few days, making it one of the top 20 cryptocurrencies. However, when Melania Trump launched her own meme coin, Trump’s token was hit hard, losing almost 40% of its value Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 01:35 EDT

‘Something needs to change,’ says Musk on China's X ban as TikTok resumes operations in the US

While TikTok’s comeback has sparked celebrations, the ongoing debates surrounding its ban in the US and X’s ban in China continue to stir up controversy, especially for Musk. Musk has been vocal about his opposition to the ban on TikTok, arguing that it is against freedom of speech Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/20/2025 00:41 EDT

Amazon's drone services hit a snafu following two crashes, deliveries suspended

Amazon has paused all commercial drone deliveries for the foreseeable future, with one of the drones even catching fire after the crash. According to Amazon, the crashes were caused by a software issue triggered by light rain during the tests Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/19/2025 23:24 EDT

US lawmakers set to investigate Big Tech over their donations to Trump's inauguration

The donations made to Trump’s inauguration fund stand in stark contrast to those made for Joe Biden’s inauguration just four years ago. Back then, Meta didn’t contribute anything, Google gave $337,500, and Apple donated a much smaller $43,200 Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/19/2025 22:09 EDT

TikTok restores service in US after Trump promises executive order to delay ban

After briefly going dark, TikTok restored service in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access when he returns to power on Monday Read more

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Firstpost Tech 3 place · 01/18/2025 23:37 EDT

TikTok goes dark for 170 million users in US, pins hope on Trump's extension

The app went down to 170 million users hours after the law banning the platform was due to come into effect. On Saturday night, when the users tried to open the app, a message appeared for US users that said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now." Read more

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/17/2025 21:23 EDT

TikTok says will 'go dark' on Sunday after Supreme Court's ruling, CEO thanks Trump for support

The statement came after the US Supreme Court upheld the law which forces TikTok to be banned unless its parent company ByteDance divest from the app Read more

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/17/2025 06:31 EDT

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang one of very few tech CEOs to miss President Trump's inauguration

NVIDIA welcomed the prospect of fewer regulatory hurdles under Trump’s leadership, viewing it as a positive for innovation. However, NVIDIA is currently facing a wave of new rules from the Biden administration, including the highly sought-after AI chips Read more

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Firstpost Tech 3 place · 01/17/2025 06:14 EDT

Maruti Suzuki unveils the new e-VITARA, its first battery EV in India, claims to have a range of 500 kms

The e-VITARA comes with 2 powertrains. The 49kWh battery powers a front axle-mounted motor, delivering 144hp and 189Nm of torque. For those seeking more power, the 61kWh battery provides a front motor generating 174hp and 189Nm of torque Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/17/2025 05:50 EDT

Challenges and opportunities of adopting AI for financial security in India’s growing digital economy

To fully harness AI's potential, India must address these complexities while building on its growing trust in digital platforms. This journey will define the future of financial security in the world's fastest-growing economy Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/17/2025 05:27 EDT

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review: Get it for the gore of the gunplay and melee combat

With Space Marines 2, the environments are expansive, the enemy swarms breathtakingly large, and the action more intense, providing both veterans of the Warhammer 40,000 series as well as newcomers to go all-out bonkers in carnage Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/17/2025 04:23 EDT

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang one of very few tech CEOs to miss President Trump's inaugration

NVIDIA welcomed the prospect of fewer regulatory hurdles under Trump’s leadership, viewing it as a positive for innovation. However, NVIDIA is currently facing a wave of new rules from the Biden administration, including the highly sought-after AI chips Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/17/2025 02:55 EDT

Apple launches online store app in India to extend focus beyond major cities

The launch of the Apple Store app comes as part of Apple’s larger efforts to expand its retail presence in India. In 2023, the company opened its first physical Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi. Apple plans to open four additional stores in Bengaluru, Pune, and other parts of Delhi and Mumbai Read more

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/17/2025 02:31 EDT

Apple among top 5 smartphone brands in India for the first time thanks to iPhone 15 and iPhone 13

This marks a turning point for Apple, which has long been competing in a market dominated by budget-friendly brands. Thanks to the rising popularity of its iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 models, and attractive trade-in offers, Apple has managed to establish a stronger foothold in India Read more

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Firstpost Tech · 01/17/2025 01:42 EDT

Apple no longer the best selling smartphone brand in China, loses crown to Vivo

Vivo emerged as the market leader in 2024, claiming 17 per cent of China’s smartphone market, while Huawei closely followed with a 16 per cent share. Apple, now third, holds 15 per cent signalling a massive shift in consumer loyalty Read more

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