Fortnite applies to launch on Apple’s App Store after Epic Games court win

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Fortnite was booted from iPhones in 2020, after Epic Games updated its software to link out to the company’s website to avoid Apple’s commissions.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Remember last week when Aurora met a major milestone — just squeaking by under its own deadline — and launched a driverless self-driving truck service? Welp, this […]

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Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple’s new App Store policies by submitting apps for review that would have previously never been allowed. On Friday, both companies submitted new versions of their respective apps to Apple’s App Review. For Epic Games, it would mean the return of Fortnite to the App Store. Apple […]

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Bitcoin holds above $100,000 while ether rockets to its best week since 2021

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Cryptocurrencies extended their rally to end the week, with bitcoin holding steady above the $100,000 level while ether rallied to its best week since 2021.

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Tech’s strong ad sales are showing signs of cracking from Trump’s trade war

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Meta, Alphabet and Amazon reported strong online advertising sales in the face of economic worries fueled by the White House’s global trade overhaul.

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Microsoft Build 2025: How to watch this year’s conference

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Microsoft Build, Microsoft’s biggest event of the year, is on the horizon. It’s scheduled to start May 19 at the Seattle Convention Center, and it’ll run through May 22. The keynote address featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott will take place May 19 at 9:05 a.m. PT. That’ll be followed by a […]

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Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW of advanced nuclear power

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Google is promising to add at least 600 megawatts of generating capacity at each of the three sites.

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Buy Now or Pay More Later? ‘Macroeconomic Uncertainty’ Has Shoppers Anxious

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

President Trump’s tariffs have started pushing prices higher. Tech giants and ecommerce strategists offer some clues on when to buy.

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How Apple Created a Legal Mess When It Skirted Judge’s Ruling

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

Court documents show the company commissioned a sham report and lied on the stand to justify its actions, which will cast a shadow over future lawsuits.

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How iPhone Apps Are Changing After a Recent App Store Ruling

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Techme101

A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission.

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