Paywall bypass website Archive.today and several of its associated domains (including .is and .ph) have been blocked by Russian authorities, according to error pages that appeared when loading its websites. The pages appear blocked as of Monday when TechCrunch visited the websites from the U.S. East Coast.  A page in Russian said: “Access to the Internet resource Blocked by decision …

امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان مذاکرات اسی ہفتے اسلام آباد میں ہونے کا امکان ہے جب کہ برطانوی خبررساں ادارے رائٹرز کے مطابق ثالثی ممالک کی کوشش ہے کہ بات چیت اسلام آباد میں ہو۔ برطانوی خبر رساں ادارے رائٹرز کے مطابق پاکستان امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان جنگ بندی اور کشیدگی کم کرانے کے لیے ثالثی کی کوششوں میں …

Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill on Monday that could prevent prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket from allowing users to wager money on sports events or play casino-style games. This bipartisan bill would not apply to FanDuel and DraftKings, which are subject to state-by-state gambling laws, rather than federal ones. “Sports prediction contracts are …

Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, . An announcement could come as soon as this month, with the ads themselves appearing on iPhones this summer. This will likely work similarly to ads in Google Maps and Yelp, which lets retailers and brands bid for coverage with particular search queries. I’ve personally never found the ads …

Lovable, the AI-powered app-building platform last valued at $6.6 billion, is on the hunt for acquisitions. On Monday, the startup’s co-founder and CEO, Anton Osika, announced on X that the company was looking for “more great teams and startups to join Lovable.” “Many of the people in key roles at Lovable were founders right before joining us,” he wrote in …

Apple’s next Worldwide Developers Conference will be held from June 8 to June 12 online and at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, the company announced Monday. The iPhone maker said this year’s conference — in which it typically announces new software and features across its range of devices — will focus on “AI advancements” along with updates for platforms like iOS, …

Wing’s drone deliveries are coming full circle after adding Bay Area to its service locations. The drone delivery startup has been rapidly expanding to metro areas across the US, but is now targeting the tech-friendly Silicon Valley region. Going back to its inaugural deliveries, Wing ferried office supplies across Google’s Mountain View campus in the Bay Area with its automated …

With the ongoing Iran-U.S. war contributing to a significant spike in gas prices, DoorDash is stepping in to support its drivers in the U.S. and Canada.  The company announced on Monday the rollout of a temporary program aimed at easing the financial burden on Dashers who rely on their vehicles for deliveries.  DoorDash’s relief program, which runs through April 26, …

برطانوی اخبار فنانشل ٹائمز نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ فیلڈ مارشل آرمی چیف عاصم منیر نے اتوار کو امریکی صدر ٹرمپ سے بات چیت کی ہے۔ مشرق وسطی میں جنگ کی آگ ٹھنڈی ہونے کی امیدیں روشن ہوگئی، امریکا اور ایران کو انگیج کرنے میں پاکستان بازی لے گیا، پاکستان کی جنگ کے خاتمے کی کاوشیں رنگ لانے لگیں اور اس …

There’s still time to grab a last-minute ticket for GeekWire’s Agents of Transformation, a half-day summit in Seattle on Tuesday that will explore how agentic AI is redefining work, creativity, and leadership. Keep reading for details about our speaker lineup, the schedule, logistical information and more. We look forward to seeing you at the event! When: Tuesday, March 24, 1 – …

Apple announced that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. The company tends to be consistent with event timing, so it’s no surprise that CEO Tim Cook will take the stage for the keynote on June 8, most likely at 1PM ET. Much of WWDC will take place online and will be free to attend, …

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum on justice reform, but despite the major blow to her far-right leadership, she insisted she was going nowhere. With almost all ballots counted from the Sunday-Monday vote, the “No” camp was at almost 54 percent, compared to just over 46 percent for “Yes”, according to official figures. During …

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Polymarket announced that it’s taking insider trading more seriously. Seen in its latest press release, the prediction market updated its market integrity rules, specifically those concerning insider trading and market manipulation. While Polymarket is taking the initiative to update its rules, it’s likely a response to the rise in suspicious bets, whether it’s about the US capture of Nicolás Maduro …

پرووینشیل ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹی (پی ڈی ایم اے) پنجاب نے صوبے کے بیشتر اضلاع میں بارشوں کے حوالے سے الرٹ جاری کر دیا ہے۔ ترجمان پی ڈی ایم اے کے مطابق 25 مارچ سے 25 مارچ کی صبح تک پنجاب کے مختلف علاقوں میں بارش کا امکان ہے جب کہ 28 سے 30 مارچ کے دوران بھی تیز ہواؤں اور …