Apple Uncovers Major Employee Fraud in Corporate Donation Matching Program
Apple terminates 50 employees at its Cupertino headquarters following discovery of a sophisticated $152,000 fraud scheme involving charitable donations. The scam, which spanned three years, involved employees collaborating with non-profits to create fake donations while pocketing matched contributions.
Watch Duty Surpasses ChatGPT as California Wildfire Crisis Fuels App Downloads
As devastating wildfires ravage Southern California, the Watch Duty tracking app has dethroned ChatGPT as the top free app on Apple's App Store. The app's real-time wildfire information and evacuation alerts, powered by firefighters and first responders, have become crucial tools for over 70,000 residents facing evacuation.
Inside Apple's Secret iPhone 16 Camera Labs: A Billion-Pixel Engineering Marvel
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Apple's cutting-edge iPhone 16 camera testing facilities, where engineers perfect audio and video capabilities in specialized chambers. Discover how the company processes an astounding billion pixels per second to deliver professional-grade recording features.
Discord Faces Lawsuit Over Complex Nitro Subscription Cancellation Process
Discord is entangled in a California class-action lawsuit for allegedly making its Nitro subscription difficult to cancel, violating state business laws. The case highlights growing scrutiny of tech companies' subscription cancellation practices, following similar accusations against Adobe.
Meta Challenges OpenAI's Non-Profit to For-Profit Transition in California
Meta urges California's AG to block OpenAI's conversion from non-profit to for-profit status, warning it could set a concerning precedent for tech startups. The dispute highlights tensions around OpenAI's evolution from charitable origins to commercial success with ChatGPT.
Tesla's Robotaxi Service to Launch with Human Remote Operators for Safety Oversight
Tesla plans to introduce its robotaxi service in California and Texas in 2024, featuring remote human teleoperators for safety supervision. The company aims to leverage its computing infrastructure advantages while developing a simplified Cybercab prototype with half the components of a Model 3.