Tech Bytes: Brazil shuts down X

Tech Bytes: Brazil blocks X nationwide

Brazil upholds decision to block social media platform X nationwide due to spreaded misinformation. Huawei schedules new trifold smartphone launch in light of latest iPhone reveal. Windows 11 has become the top operating system for gaming, outcompeting Windows 10.

Brazil shuts down X. Brazil’s Supreme Court upheld a ban on X after the company refused to appoint a legal representative and block accounts spreading disinformation. Anyone using VPNs to access X now faces a daily fine of around 10,000 U.S. dollars.

Huawei is challenging Apple with a new product launch on September 10th, just hours after the iPhone 16 reveal. The Chinese tech giant is expected to unveil a tri-foldable phone that is reported to be its most expensive device yet.

Windows 11 is now the top operating system for PC gaming. Steam data shows it holds 49 percent, surpassing Windows 10. After a slow start due to strict hardware rules, Windows 11 now has a global usage of 32 percent.