Signal Promises No Ads or AI Features, Unlike WhatsApp
As WhatsApp rolls out new ads through its Stories-like feature and pushes a floating AI button into the chat interface, rival messaging app Signal is taking a very different approach.
Microsoft Told to Fix Misleading Copilot Ads and Confusing Branding
Microsoft’s Copilot advertising has come under scrutiny from the Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD), which has recommended that the company stop or change certain claims about the AI tool’s productivity benefits.
Tinder Introduces Double Date Feature to Make Dating More Social and Less Stressful
Tinder has launched a new feature called Double Date, which aims to make dating more relaxed and fun, especially for younger users.
Instagram Tests Repost Feature for Feed Content
Instagram is testing a repost feature that would allow users to reshare posts directly to their Feed, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.
Patreon Overhauls Pricing Plans, Consolidates Pro and Premium Tiers
The new unified plan will take a 10% cut of creators’ earnings, replacing the current 8% Pro and 12% Premium fees.
Reddit Launches AI-Powered Ad Feature to Highlight Positive User Comments
Reddit is introducing a new advertising feature called Conversation Summary Add-ons, which places positive user posts directly beneath promoted ads.
Threads Begins Testing Spoiler-Hiding Feature for Posts
Meta is rolling out a new feature on Threads that allows users to hide images or text containing spoilers, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
WhatsApp to Start Showing Ads in Updates Tab, Personal Chats to Remain Unaffected
WhatsApp has announced that it will soon introduce advertisements and other paid features, marking a major shift for the messaging app, which has largely remained ad-free since its launch.
Top 10 Free AI Tools You Should Try in 2026 (That Aren’t ChatGPT or Gemini)
You're missing out if you’ve only been using ChatGPT or Gemini. Here are ten free AI tools you should check out in 2026.
Over 170,000 Records Exposed in Real Estate Data Breach, Including PII and Police Reports
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a non-password-protected database containing over 170,000 sensitive records linked to a real estate investment and management company.
Europe-wide Takedown Shuts Down Longest-Running Dark Web Drug Market
Authorities across Europe have shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace, in a major joint operation supported by Europol and Eurojust.
LG Display Files Patent Suit in US against China’s Tianma Microelectronics
LG Display, a global leader in display panel manufacturing, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States against Chinese firm Tianma Microelectronics to protect its intellectual property, according to industry sources on Monday.
Night Shifts May Raise Risk of Asthma in Women: Study
Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people.
Washington Post Resets Employee Logins After Email Hack Targeting Journalists
The Washington Post has reset all employee logins following a cyberattack that compromised several journalists’ email accounts, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
X Recovers After Major Outage Hits Thousands of U.S. Users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, showed signs of recovery on Saturday after a widespread outage left thousands of users across the United States without access.
WestJet Investigates Cyberattack That Disrupted Internal Systems and App Access
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted access to its internal systems and impacted the WestJet mobile app and website.
Anubis Ransomware Adds File-Wiping Feature to Increase Pressure on Victims
This new file-wiping module permanently erases files, making recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid.
Apple’s AI Tagging for App Store Discoverability Debuts in iOS 26 Beta
Apple has introduced a new AI-powered tagging system to improve app discoverability on the App Store, now available in the developer beta of iOS 26.
New AI Tool Analyses DNA for Faster, Affordable Cancer Monitoring
A team of researchers from Singapore has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based method that makes tracking cancer easier and faster-using blood tests.
Study Shows Alcohol-Linked Liver Deaths Rising in Women, Young Adults
Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.
