June 3, 2025
Tech News
Mozilla has decided to discontinue its Pocket app, which allowed users to save and categorize articles for later reading, effective July 8. Alongside this, it will also shut down Fakespot, an extension designed to help identify fake product reviews, with a closure date set for July 1.
The Pocket app’s closure is aimed at reallocating resources to enhance the Firefox browser, as Mozilla indicates that evolving content consumption habits have changed the relevance of the application. Users can back up their data until October 8, after which it will be automatically deleted.
In the realm of gaming, a historic union contract has been reached between quality assurance testers at ZeniMax and Microsoft, marking the tech giant’s first union contract in the U.S. This tentative agreement includes a 13.5% pay raise set for July 1, alongside provisions concerning the use of AI.
Moreover, the entertainment world is buzzing with excitement, as TechCrunch prepares for its AI Sessions at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. Participants can engage in an AI trivia contest, with a chance to win two tickets for the price of one by answering a series of challenging questions.
Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet has taken its services overseas, catering to Asean travelers visiting Malaysia. The app now facilitates familiar payment experiences while also introducing features such as travel insurance and integrations with various payment infrastructures, offering tourists seamless access to local businesses.
Tech Explained
E-wallet – An e-wallet, or digital wallet, is a financial application or software that allows users to store and manage their payment information electronically. It enables transactions using mobile devices, facilitating cashless payments and improving transaction efficiency.
Union – A union is an organized group of workers that come together to make decisions about the terms and conditions of their work. In the context of the gaming industry, unions advocate for fair wages, benefits, and job security for employees, as evidenced by the recent agreement between ZeniMax QA testers and Microsoft.
AI – Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. It encompasses various capabilities, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction, and has become integral to various applications, including games and digital assistants.
Subscription – A subscription service is a business model where customers pay a recurring fee at regular intervals to gain access to a product or service, such as software or content. This model provides a steady revenue stream for companies and consistent access for consumers.
Backup – Data backup is the process of creating copies of data to protect it against loss or corruption. In the tech context, users are often encouraged to back up their information to safeguard against service discontinuation or data deletion, as seen with Mozilla’s Pocket app.
