TikTok Lite, recently introduced in France and Spain, includes a "Task and Reward Lite" program, enabling users to earn points for various in-app activities. However, the EU worries about its potential impact on users' mental health.

Tesla is shifting its focus to the Robotaxi initiative amidst stock declines and internal changes, raising concerns among investors about the company's future direction.

Japan's antitrust watchdog has instructed Google to address its advertising search limitations impacting Yahoo in Japan, following an investigation showing Google's practices that undermine fair competition.

Apple has acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based startup specializing in AI compression and computer vision technology, which hints at potential advancements in features like Photos and Face ID in iOS 18.

Suspected Russian jamming of GPS systems has disrupted thousands of flights over the Baltic Sea, affecting over 46,000 aircraft, prompting safety concerns among airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, British Airways, and easyJet.

Swiss banks are criticized for sharing banking data with the CIA, sparking debate over privacy rights and law enforcement needs, while Switzerland's Finance Minister defends the decision.

Bitcoin miners are adapting to reduced revenues post-halving by investing in innovative solutions, while some are also exploring opportunities in artificial intelligence.

In a ruling delivered in absentia, a military court in Russia has sentenced Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta Platforms, to six years in prison.

HYBE America Director Scooter Braun has faced criticism in recent months for his active role in promoting Zionism amid Israel's assault on civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

US multi-brand clothes retailer Express Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close over 100 stores.