Meta sued over alleged profits from scam advertising on Facebook

Meta Platforms is facing a class action lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging the company knowingly profited from scam advertising on Facebook while misleading users about its efforts to combat fraud. The complaint claims internal projections tied billions of dollars in revenue to high-risk ads, raising questions about whether enforcement practices conflicted with business incentives. The […]

Microsoft reverts update after Teams desktop app fails to launch

Microsoft has rolled back a recent service update after it caused some users to be unable to launch the Microsoft Teams desktop client. The issue highlights ongoing stability challenges in core productivity tools, particularly when service-side updates impact older client builds. The company said the incident, tracked as TM1283300, stemmed from a “regression within the […]

Microsoft to shift to token-based billing for GitHub Copilot

Microsoft is preparing to move GitHub Copilot to a token-based billing model, replacing its current request-based pricing structure. The change is expected to raise costs for many users while aligning pricing more directly with compute usage as Copilot’s operating expenses rise. Internal documents indicate the shift has become more urgent as the cost of running […]

BlackBerry stock jumps as Nvidia partnership expands into AI systems

BlackBerry Ltd. shares rose 13 per cent after the company announced an expanded partnership with Nvidia to support AI development on Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform. The move positions BlackBerry deeper inside regulated, high-stakes AI environments such as robotics, medical systems and industrial automation. The Waterloo, Ont.-based company said its QNX OS for Safety 8.0 will […]