However, the app store will remain available on Amazon’s own devices such as Fire tablets and Fire TV.
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Lenovo posts 20% revenue jump to $18.8 bn in Q3, net profit doubles to $693 mn
According to Lenovo’s official statement, the quarter’s results were driven by the group’s focused hybrid-AI strategy, the turnaround of the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG)
India’s app block order on Google Play Store: 119 targeted, 15 down, developers in the dark
The blocking order was issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which empowers the Indian government to restrict online content access in the interest of national security, sovereignty, or public order.
Tech shake-up: Major layoffs and restructuring in 2025
In a year marked by rapid change and strategic pivots, tech companies—from Meta to niche players like Pocket FM—are rolling out fresh rounds of job cuts and voluntary exit programs.
OpenAI really makes life easier, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explore how bold innovation in artificial intelligence can tackle India’s scale challenges and drive cost-effective solutions.
Microsoft implements instant layoffs with no severance for departing staff
Tech giant’s new performance management policy results in swift terminations without severance, as it tightens standards amid a competitive tech landscape.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lauds DeepSeek, predicts breakthrough year for AI assistants
Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg said Meta’s open-source platform Llama 4 is making great progress in training
Navigating cookies: Global enforcement cases and key judgments
A roundup of pivotal decisions and regulatory actions that reveal how cookie consent requirements—and user data privacy—are evolving across various jurisdictions.
Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok: Donald Trump
Trump, who previously advocated for a full ban on TikTok, reversed his stance last year, claiming that the app helped him connect with younger voters during the 2024 presidential election.
Elon Musk to Mr.Beast: Who wants to buy TikTok amid 75-day deadline?
Here’s a roundup of who might rescue TikTok from a total U.S. blackout.