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Israeli spyware maker NSO Group has confirmed to TechCrunch that a U.S. investment group has acquired the company. NSO spokesperson Oded Hershowitz told TechCrunch on Friday that “an American investment group has invested tens of millions of dollars in the company and has acquired controlling ownership.” Confirmation of the deal came soon after Israeli tech news website Calcalist reported Friday that a group led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds agreed to purchase the surveillance tech maker in a deal valued in the tens of millions of dollars. Hershowitz declined to specify the amount invested, as well as who the…
The Japanese city of Kyoto has announced that tourists will now be subject to a levy of up to 10,000 yen—or $65—per night, in what the city government calls its accommodation tax.The accommodation tax, “is used to cover costs involved in enhancing the attractions of Kyoyo as an International Culture and Tourism City, and in promoting tourism,” according to the city’s website. The exact amount of the tax is dependent on the nightly price of the hotel room. Previously, rooms under 20,000 yen were charged 200 yen as a tax, up to rooms that were 50,000 yen and above being…
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said AI will change who can be creative, as the new tools and technology will give people who couldn’t be creators before the ability to produce content at a certain quality and scale. However, he also admitted that bad actors will use the technology for “nefarious purposes” and that kids growing up today will have to be taught that you can’t believe something just because you saw a video of it. The Meta executive shared his thoughts on how AI is impacting the creator industry at the Bloomberg Screentime conference this week. At the interview’s start,…
When Apple announced its thin and light iPhone Air, some people said, “Who asked for a thinner phone?” Moments later, the company went in the other direction and announced a slightly thicker and bulkier iPhone 17 Pro lineup. With this, Apple did what those people had wanted: It made a phone with a thicker form factor to accommodate a larger battery, leading to better performance. Out of the new iPhones, the Pro phones received more iterative updates (unless you count the new orange color). But people who buy these phones will still reap the benefits. The build The first thing…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Fri October 10, 2025 Disneyland Resort is getting a new British gastropub at the Downtown Disney District, spearheaded by world-famous Chef Gordon Ramsay. Immersing diners in ‘60s-style London, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby will be located atop Earl of Sandwich and offer “British Invasion” rock music, two outdoor terraces, a bar area and comfy booths. At night, live music on select evenings brings the Britain of the 1960s to life. “All eyes were on London in the 1960s, a full on fantastic technicolour scene of people going out and having fun. We are…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reassigning hundreds of employees across several of its agencies to assist in the Trump administration’s broad immigration crackdown and will dismiss staffers who refuse to comply, according to news reports. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the department moved staffers from the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA, many of whom focus on issuing cyber guidance to help U.S. government agencies and critical infrastructure defend from cyber threats, to other agencies within the federal department, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Both Bloomberg and Nextgov reported that many of the affected…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Fri October 10, 2025 HX Expeditions is one of the oldest and most immersive expedition cruise companies in the world. TravelPulse sat down with its CEO, Gebhard Rainer, to take a deeper look into HX’s ethos of responsible, sustainable travel and new traveler experiences ahead of its 130th anniversary next year. Gebhard Rainer, CEO of HX Expeditions. (Photo Credit: HX Expeditions)TravelPulse (TP): HX Expeditions has undergone major changes in recent years, splitting off from Hurtigruten and repositioning itself on its own. How do you expect the line to grow and change over the…
There are a number of iPad apps that can help you explore and express your creativity. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into powerful machines that can be used to do things like create digital art and edit videos. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store. Before we get into the list, it’s worth noting that although Adobe’s creative apps are often top choices…
NEW YORK (AP) — Two jurors who voted in June to convict Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault said they regret the decision and only did so because others on the panel bullied them, the former movie mogul’s lawyers said in a newly public court filing.Weinstein’s lawyers are seeking to overturn his conviction for first-degree criminal sex act, arguing in papers unsealed Thursday that the guilty verdict was marred by “threats, intimidation, and extraneous bias,” and that the judge failed to properly deal with it at the time.In sworn affidavits included with the filing, two jurors said they felt overwhelmed and…
Southwest Airlines has extended its bookable flight schedule, allowing travelers to purchase seats for travel now through August 3, 2026.Next year’s summer season is poised to be a busy one for the low-cost carrier, which will launch inaugural service at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on May 15, 2026, connecting the state’s largest city with Denver and Las Vegas via once-daily flights through the summer. Southwest is also boosting year-over-year frequencies on eight routes in Las Vegas and will launch the only nonstop flight between Las Vegas and Cancun, Mexico, on June 4, 2026, along with new flights connecting…