Microsoft invests $1.7bn in Indonesia’s AI and cloud services, Luminar lays off 20% workforce, IBM overturns $1.6bn judgment, Moon Studios develops new game.
Gaming
Google-Backed Indian Startup Glance Expands to US with Motorola and Verizon
Indian startup Glance is piloting its lockscreen platform in the US, while Apple plans an event amid new iPad speculation.
US House Votes for Potential TikTok Ban: ByteDance Given Year to Divest
US House passes bill potentially banning TikTok; Home Assistant goes mainstream; EU watchdog recommends ad-free options; IHH Healthcare migrates to Oracle Cloud; new Princess Peach game released.
Identifying and Removing Stalkerware from Android: A Guide by TechCrunch
TechCrunch publishes guide on removing stalkerware; Target reduces in-store DVD selection; Valve offers discounted refurbished Steam Decks; CesiumAstro sues former executive and competitor AnySignal.
Amazon’s Fallout Series: Surging to Prime Video’s Most-Watched in a Week
Amazon renews live-action Fallout series; Razer releases Kishi Ultra controller; Tesla plans charging corridor; Tourplus raises $1M seed funding.
Flatpay Raises €45M for European Expansion of Flat-Fee Payment Solutions
Flatpay raised €45m for payment solutions expansion; Samsung received $6.4bn for Texas chip production; WhatsApp introduced Chat Filters.