TikTok says it’s here to stay; ban from U.S. app stores delayed to September 27
TikTok said that it isn’t going anywhere after President Trump approved Oracle’s proposed deal. The app’s ban from U.S. app stores has been delayed by a week.
Sony apologizes for PlayStation 5 pre-order mess, promises more consoles
Sony apologized for the chaos caused by PlayStation 5 pre-orders, which suddenly started among retailers, causing many gamers to miss out on securing a console.
Google reportedly working on new Gmail logo, suggesting upcoming changes
Google is reportedly working on a new logo for Gmail, which may mean that there are upcoming changes as the service moves further away from just sending emails.
Trump approves proposed deal for Oracle to acquire U.S. assets of TikTok
President Donald Trump approved Oracle’s purchase of the U.S. assets of TikTok, as the new company that will be formed pledged $5 billion to an education fund.
How the James Webb Space Telescope will look for life around dead stars
When the James Webb telescope launches, it may be able to find indications of life beyond our planet — even on planets orbiting dead stars called white dwarfs.
First major Marvel’s Avengers patch since launch fixes more than 1,000 issues
The first major patch for Marvel’s Avengers since its September 4 launch fixes more than 1,000 issues, including in the game’s campaign and multiplayer modes.
This planet survived the death of its star — and we don’t know how
This week researchers have uncovered a new astronomical oddity: a planet several times the size of the dead star it orbits.
Cops chased a Tesla Model S that appeared to have no one in it
Highway police in Canada chased a Tesla Model S at 150 kmh (93 mph), with the vehicle at first sight appearing to be empty.
Ransomware attack on hospital may have led to death of patient
A ransomware attack on a hospital in Germany may have led to the death of a patient in what could be the first case of its kind.
Twitter imposes tighter account security for politicians ahead of 2020 vote
With the presidential election fast approaching, Twitter is tightening account security for prominent, election-related Twitter accounts in the U.S.