Bluesky Opens Verification to Public with a New Application Process
The decentralized social network, Bluesky, has started letting users apply for verification.
Mozilla Is Shutting Down Pocket: What You Need to Know
Mozilla has announced that it will shut down Pocket, the popular tool that lets you save articles and web pages to read later.
Microsoft Adds AI Text Generator to Notepad in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a new feature in Notepad that uses AI to help you write text.
Birth Control Pill May Triple Risk of Cryptogenic Stroke in Women: Study
Taking birth control pills or combined oral contraceptives containing both oestrogen and progestin may triple the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, according to a study.
Social Media Fad of Mouth Taping During Sleep May Pose Serious Risks: Study
Do you follow the social media trend of taping your mouth while sleeping to help breathe through the nose instead of the mouth? Beware, it could pose serious asphyxiation risks.
Suspected InfoStealer Malware Exposes 184 Million Logins and Passwords
Cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler has revealed a massive data breach involving 184 million login and password records.
Signal Blocks Screenshots on Windows to Protect Your Privacy
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging app, just announced a new update to its Windows app that helps keep your chats even more secure.
Microsoft Workers Say Emails About Palestine and Gaza Are Being Blocked
Some Microsoft employees are speaking out after noticing that their emails mentioning words like “Palestine,” “Gaza,” or “Genocide” are being blocked.
South Korea: Google May Launch YouTube Premium Sans Music amid Antitrust Probe
Google may launch a cheaper version of YouTube Premium without its music streaming component in South Korea, the country's antitrust watchdog said on Thursday. The move would address concerns over alleged anticompetitive practices.
U.S. Government Seizes Domains Linked to LummaC2 Malware Operation
The U.S. Justice Department has seized five internet domains allegedly used to operate the LummaC2 malware service, an infostealer responsible for compromising over 1.7 million devices worldwide.
Sony Is Shutting Down the Current Version of PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program
Sony is officially shutting down the current version of its PlayStation Stars loyalty and rewards program, originally launched in 2022.
EU Sanctions UK-Based Stark Industries for Aiding Russian Cyber Operations
The European Union has imposed tough sanctions on UK-based web-hosting provider Stark Industries and its top executives, CEO Iurie Neculiti and owner Ivan Neculiti, accusing them of supporting Russian state-backed cyber operations and disinformation campaigns.
Shopify Unveils Powerful New AI Tools to Help Merchants Build Smarter Stores
Shopify has launched a suite of AI-powered tools aimed at helping merchants quickly build, customize, and manage their online stores with minimal effort or coding knowledge.
Coinbase Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of Over 69,000 Customers
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase has confirmed that at least 69,461 customers were affected by a months-long data breach, exposing sensitive personal and financial information.
Windows 11 to Get Apple-Like “Cross Device Resume” Feature
Microsoft is working on a new “Cross Device Resume” feature for Windows 11 that mirrors Apple’s Handoff functionality, allowing users to seamlessly resume tasks across devices.
YouTube Premium Lite Expands to Canada, UK, and More Countries
YouTube is expanding its affordable ad-free viewing tier, Premium Lite, to more countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom.
TikTok Now Lets Users Save Songs Directly to SoundCloud
TikTok users can now save tracks they discover directly to SoundCloud, thanks to a new partnership announced Wednesday between the two platforms.
Microsoft Blames Apple for Delaying Xbox Mobile Store Launch
Microsoft’s plan to launch its Xbox mobile web store in July 2024 has been quietly delayed — and now we know why.
Gemini AI App Crosses 400 Million Monthly Active Users: Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, has said that the Gemini app now has over 400 million monthly active users, and we are seeing strong growth and engagement, particularly with the 2.5 series of AI models.
Massachusetts Student Pleads Guilty to Hacking PowerSchool, Exposing Data of Over 60 Million Students
A 19-year-old college student from Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to hacking cloud-based education software provider PowerSchool, stealing sensitive data belonging to tens of millions of students and teachers, and participating in a ransomware extortion scheme.
