Articles by Quincy Jon
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino, Elon Musk Clash Over Election Team Disbandment Controversy
At the 2023 Code Conference, X CEO Linda Yaccarino denied Elon Musk's claim that the platform's election monitoring team was dismantled.
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Epic Games Takes Antitrust Battle Against Apple to US Supreme Court
After multiple legal battles with Apple, 'Fortnite' creator Epic Games has asked the US Supreme Court to review a lower court's antitrust case judgment by filing a writ of certiorari.
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Scientists Capture Proof of Mysterious Spinning Black Hole
The first definitive evidence of a spinning black hole, 55 million light-years from Earth, has been discovered.
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Anxiety, Depression Linked to Early Multiple Sclerosis Signs, Research Shows
A recent study revealed that mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, may appear before common MS symptoms.
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Bad Weather Challenges SpaceX's Starlink 6-19 Falcon 9 Thursday Launch
SpaceX's Starlink is set to be launched from Cape Canaveral this week, but experts predict storms.
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Apple's Compliance with Chinese App Store Law Remains Uncertain
Apple is not included among the significant app store players that submitted the necessary papers in compliance with the China app store law.
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EU Industry Chief Tells Apple: 'Open Up' Ecosystem to Competitors
EU industry chief Thierry Breton wants Apple CEO Tim Cook to offer its hardware and software ecosystem to competitors.
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Engagement with Foreign Propaganda Surges on X After Elon Musk's Policy Change: Report
A study reveals X (formerly Twitter) users engaged more with foreign state-aligned media after "Elon Musk removed state-affiliated" designations.
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Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Build a Commercial Nuclear Fusion Facility Within 10 Years
By 2035, the Biden administration hopes to have a carbon-pollution-free US power sector. Part of that effort includes building a nuclear fusion facility.
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Hyundai and Kia Ignite EV Price War with Big Discounts in South Korea
Hyundai and Kia have reduced the prices of their electric vehicles in South Korea due to rising subsidies as EV demand slows down.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's CZI Aims to Eradicate Diseases with AI by 2100
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) hopes to eradicate diseases entirely by the year 2100 with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Reddit Introduces Contributor Program: Convert Reddit Gold into Real Money
Reddit encourages users to create viral content and earn cash via its Contributor Program. (Photo : LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)A picture taken on October 5, 2021 in Toulouse shows the logo of Reddit social media displayed by a by a tablet and a smartphone.
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Second Patient Receives Genetically Altered Pig Heart for End-Stage Heart Disease
Lawrence Faucette, 58, becomes the second human to receive a genetically modified pig heart. (Photo : Nasa/Getty Images)A Three-Dimensional (3-D) Image Displays A Computerised Visualization Of A Human Heart.
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Apple Users Report iOS 17 Resetting iPhone Privacy Settings
Some iOS 17 users have complained that after disabling iPhone Analytics and Significant Locations, the features were reactivated after updating the new operating system.
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Upgrade to PS5 Now and Score Sony's Best Exclusives for Free!
Limited time only: Get a PlayStation 5 and an exclusive game for free. (Photo : PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)In this picture taken on May 9, 2022, a Sony Playstation 5 video game console is displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo.
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Medicaid Expansion Brings Dental Care to Millions of Low-Income US Adults
Federal and state Medicaid programs mandate dental coverage for children but not for adults. However, for low-income people in the United States, routine dental care cannot be afford without Medicaid.
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Surging Obesity Rates in US Raise Alarm: 22 States Hit 35% or Higher, Says CDC
CDC data shows alarming obesity rates in the US, prompting calls for urgent action. (Photo: TIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Images) An overweight woman walks at the 61st Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on August 19, 2009, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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Iran Flaunts 'Longest-Range Drone' at Military Event, Sends Strong Message to Israel
Iran marked the anniversary of its conflict with Iraq by holding a large military parade in Tehran, where it displayed "the longest-range drone in the world."
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European Union Slaps Intel with $400 Million Antitrust Penalty
Intel was fined $400 million by EU antitrust regulators in a long-running court case that appeared to be going its way a year earlier.
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Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Gains Preliminary Approval from UK Regulators
The CMA decided after months of consideration and initial concerns about the deal's impact on competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming industry.
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Rogers and SpaceX Wildfire Detection Tech Powered by AI and 5G to Boost Firefighting in British Columbia
Rogers' move comes as British Columbia and Canada grapple with a record-breaking wildfire season.
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Suppressing Negative Thoughts for Better Mental Health: Research Reveals Intriguing Results
New University of Cambridge research suggests suppressing negative thoughts may improve mental health in some people.
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YouTube Launches YouTube Create: A New App to Simplify Video Production
YouTube Create was made to assist video makers in creating high-quality content with minimal effort.
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Cisco Strengthens Cybersecurity with $28 Billion Splunk Acquisition
By buying Splunk Inc. for $157 per share, Cisco will demonstrate its commitment to cybersecurity and AI-driven security.
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Google Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligence in Fatal Bridge Mishap Due to Maps
The family blames Google for not updating Google Maps, which caused the tragedy. (Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) This illustration picture shows a Google map application displaying popular times for transit stations and how busy it is at the moment on a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia on June 9, 2020.
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Empowering Emotional Well-being: Joy App Uses AI to Help Users Manage Emotions
A Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre survivor developed Joy, a smartphone app that uses AI to provide mindfulness exercises suited to help improve mental health.
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Ancient 'Ice Mouse' Provides Chilling Insights Into Prehistoric Alaska
The ice mouse's small, 1–1.5-millimeter teeth helped University of Colorado researchers identify it.
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The Last Laugh: How Jeff Bezos Turned Amazon's Unprofitability Into Success
In an old video, Jeff Bezos revealed Amazon's unprofitability on a talk show, which drew laughter from the audience.
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Arizona Governor Discusses Advanced Chip Packaging Talks with TSMC, Aiming to Boost US Manufacturing
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said that TSMC and state officials are discussing adding advanced chip packaging to its US factory.
Agility Robotics' RoboFab Facility Can Build 10,000 'Digit' Humanoid Robots Yearly
The 70,000-square-foot Agility Robotics RoboFab facility addresses workplace accidents, burnout, turnover, and labor shortages.
