Daily Tech Headlines Arctic Wolf Buys BlackBerry’s Cylance Cybersecurity Division - DTH
Dec 16, 2024
A major cybersecurity acquisition shakes up the industry as Arctic Wolf takes over BlackBerry's Cylance. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly venturing into the world of foldable iPads. TikTok prepares to challenge a potential US ban in the Supreme Court. In a bold move, SoftBank commits $100 billion to bolster US AI and infrastructure. The tech landscape is buzzing with intriguing innovations and legal hurdles that could reshape the future.
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Apple's Foldable Devices
- Apple is developing a foldable iPad, expected around 2028, with a seamless, larger screen than the 13-inch iPad Pro.
- Apple also explored a foldable iPhone for 2026, but hinge design and display durability remain challenges.
TikTok's Supreme Court Appeal
- TikTok plans to appeal a potential US ban to the Supreme Court, arguing it threatens free speech and could silence 170 million users.
- A federal court denied TikTok's request for a pause, leaving the app's fate uncertain.
Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance
- Arctic Wolf acquired BlackBerry's Cylance division for $160 million, a significant drop from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid in 2018.
- Cylance struggled to maintain market share, holding only 1.3% and experiencing losses.