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Now that 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another company could take control of its genetic database.

DNA testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in the US, Reuters reports, following struggles with waning demand for its ancestry kits and a damaging data breach in 2023.The company's shares plunged 50% to 88 cents on Monday after co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned as CEO following multiple unsuccessful

One of the biggest deciding factors in choosing between the RTX 5080 and RTX 4080 Super is the price, and it's a nuanced issue. Starting with the Blackwell ...

At the China Development Forum in Beijing, Cook called DeepSeek’s models ‘excellent’, as consumers await the launch of Apple Intelligence.

Shares in genetic testing firm 23andMe dropped Monday after the company declared bankruptcy and California reminded consumers of their right to have their data deleted.

Apple is exploring the idea of adding cameras and visual intelligence features to its smartwatch, thrusting the company into the AI wearables market. Also: Apple makes major executive changes following its Siri struggles, while the EU is pushing hard to open up iOS.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Jennifer Tuohy of The Verge about changes to Amazon's smart speakers. Users will no longer be able to opt not to have their voice recordings sent to the cloud.

The design came from consumer demand to separate coats and lingerie, traditionally washed by hand, leading some to call it a product for the lazy.

Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.

A number of tech companies have rolled out apps and products aimed at helping ease the loneliness epidemic, but some experts explain how technology itself is part of the issue.

Report: Apple Makes Leadership Changes to Speed Development of AI-Powered Siri  PYMNTS.com

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel.

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel.

The Pura X is the first to run HarmonyOS 5, the latest version of Huawei's own operating system.

EU regulators are taking steps to rein in Google and Apple on antitrust charges, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to hit the bloc with tariffs.

Tencent Grows Fastest in a Year After Spate of Holiday Game Hits  Bloomberg

A long-anticipated PC refresh cycle is now "undeniably" underway, according to Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies. Speaking on CNBC's "Mad Money," Dell pointed to a combination of aging hardware, the rise of AI-powered PCs, and the approaching end-of-life for Windows 10

Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa voice recordings locally, which means those recordings (with the exception of ...

Apple’s iPhone 17 ‘Air’ Is a Step Toward a Slimmer, Port-Free Era  Bloomberg

Organizers say protests are planned this weekend at more than 100 Tesla stores nationwide. The demonstrations are part of a backlash to Elon Musk's role in upending the federal government. Musk has been using his social media platform, X, to individually target some of the protesters. One protest organizer in Seattle describes what it like to have your life turned upside down from attacks on X by Elon Musk.

Leaked Apple meeting shows how dire the Siri situation really is  The Verge

The Taiwanese company reported a 13 per cent fall in net income, worse than analysts’ estimates for a 2 per cent gain.

Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.

Its financial situation has worsened since Amazon walked away from its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot last year, citing regulatory hurdles.

Tesla continued its downward slide on Monday, with the stock suffering its most dramatic selloff since September 2020.

Tesla continued its downward slide on Monday, with the stock suffering its most dramatic selloff since September 2020.

Apple Delays Siri Upgrade Indefinitely as AI Concerns Escalate  Bloomberg

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

Apple delays iPhone AI features as it stumbles in race with rivals  Financial Times

"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.