TikTok Settles with US Justice Department for $400m Over Child Privacy Laws
The US Department of Justice has reached a $400m settlement with TikTok over violations of children’s online privacy laws, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
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Swiss Tourist Jailed for Insulting Bali’s Sacred Day
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts that insulted the island’s sacred Day of Silence, according to Al Jazeera.
Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update
Apple's macOS 26.7 update has accidentally revealed details of more than 10 new products, according to MacRumors.
Court Ruling Sparks New Hope for DJI to Escape Pentagon Blacklist
A recent court ruling has revived hopes that DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, might eventually be removed from the Pentagon’s blacklist. On August 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit partially reversed an earlier decision supporting the Department of Defense’s case against DJI.
Meta Hooked Children on Facebook, Trial Claims
A court has heard claims Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children on Facebook and Instagram, as the biggest legal challenge faced by the social media platform began, according to the BBC.
Nigeria Influencer Arrested After $28M Cocaine Seizure
A Nigerian social media influencer has been arrested after authorities seized $28 million worth of cocaine destined for the UK, according to the BBC.
OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Less ‘Human’ for Teens in Safety Update
OpenAI has introduced a new safety update that makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teenagers, aiming to promote healthier AI use. The changes include options to disable human-like voice responses and scheduled quiet times.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch: Prices, Delays, and Battery Specs Revealed
Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026, skipping the standard iPhone 18 until 2027, according to multiple reports.
CEO 2026: Leadership Recognition and Strategic Shifts
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang tops Glassdoor’s 2026 Best CEOs list with 99% employee approval, according to the ranking released on August 14, 2026.
Taiwan Passes $93bn Defence Budget After Record 266-Day Delay
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has approved the government’s $93bn annual budget, preserving funding for a drone programme central to the island’s defence plans against China, according to Al Jazeera.
France Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France's top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression, according to the BBC.
Instagram Accounts Fuelling Ceuta Migration Crisis
A network of Instagram accounts is fueling the migration crisis in Ceuta by offering paid advice for people trying to cross into the Spanish enclave from Morocco, according to a BBC investigation.
Former Thai MP Allegedly Kills Official, Confesses on YouTube
A former Thai MP allegedly shot and killed a local official in Nonthaburi and confessed during a YouTube livestream, according to the BBC.
Ghost Recon’s 25th: New Game, Free Updates, and More
Ubisoft announced closed playtests for a new Ghost Recon title alongside a major update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands and a free giveaway of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebrations, according to rockpapershotgun.com.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Livestream Incident
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized following a TikTok livestream on Tuesday, during which he appeared to self-harm, according to law enforcement officials.