Instagram Now Lets You Pin Your Own Comments
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that lets users pin their own comments on posts.
European Commission Fines Google €2.95 Billion Over Ad Tech Monopoly
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion (around $3.5 billion) for allegedly abusing its dominance in the advertising technology market.
US Detains Some 450 Workers in Hyundai-LG Battery Plant Site Raid in Georgia
US immigration authorities have detained as many as 450 workers at a construction site for a joint battery plant between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd. in Georgia, as part of an investigation into undocumented individuals, reports said on Friday.
Chess.com Discloses Data Breach Affecting 4,500 Users
Chess.com has confirmed a data breach caused by a compromised third-party file transfer application, exposing the personal details of a small portion of its users.
X Expands Encrypted Messaging With XChat Rollout
X (formerly Twitter) is rolling out its new encrypted direct messaging feature, XChat, to more users, moving beyond the initial premium-only access.
Meta Adds 10,000-Character Text Attachments to Threads Posts
Meta is giving Threads users a new way to share longer content without relying on screenshots of text.
Google Photos Adds AI-Powered Animations with Veo 3
Google has introduced a new AI feature in Google Photos that lets users turn still images into short video clips using its Veo 3 video-generation model.
Google Ordered to Pay $425 Million in Privacy Tracking Lawsuit
A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Google to pay $425 million in damages after finding the company violated user privacy by secretly tracking activity even when people had turned off their Web & App Activity setting.
The Technical Side of Nepal’s Social Media Ban
Nepal blocks unregistered social media, pushing users to VPNs. This raises costs, slows networks, and weakens local internet systems.
Google Adds Continuous Translation to Circle to Search on Android
Google is rolling out an upgrade to its Circle to Search feature, making it easier for users to translate content on their screens without interruptions.
DuckDuckGo Subscription Now Includes GPT-5, GPT-4o, and More AI Models
DuckDuckGo has expanded its premium subscription service to include access to some of the most advanced AI models available today.
LinkedIn Makes Verification Mandatory for Recruiters and Executives
LinkedIn is taking stronger steps to combat hiring scams by making mandatory workplace verification a requirement for users with certain job titles.
Adobe Brings Premiere Video Editor to iPhone for Free, Android Version in Development
The app will be available for free later this month, marking the first time Adobe has brought a full-featured version of Premiere to iOS devices.
These Social Media Platforms Will Be Restricted in Nepal: Full List
Nepal bans unregistered social media apps. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp restricted. Only TikTok, Viber & a few others remain active.
Nepal Government Moves to Shut Down Unregistered Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has announced that it will begin shutting down social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, that have not registered with the government.
ExpressVPN Introduces New Plans: Basic, Advanced, and Pro
ExpressVPN has launched three new membership plans for 2025 — Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Compare prices, features, and benefits to choose the best plan for you.
U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Russian FSB Hackers
The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information about three Russian FSB hackers linked to cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.
Apple May Use Google’s Gemini AI to Upgrade Siri
Apple is reportedly testing a major upgrade for Siri that could be powered by Google’s Gemini AI model, according to reports from Bloomberg and TechCrunch.
Pornhub Parent Aylo Settles FTC Case Over Child Exploitation Content
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, has agreed to pay $5 million to settle charges from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Utah.
Switzerland Launches Open-Source AI Model “Apertus”
Switzerland has unveiled Apertus, a fully open large language model (LLM) designed as a transparent alternative to proprietary systems like ChatGPT.
