Microsoft Begins Age Verification for Xbox Players in the UK Under Online Safety Act
Microsoft is starting to roll out age verification prompts for Xbox players in the UK as part of its efforts to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act.
PayPal to Launch “Pay With Crypto” Option for US Merchants
PayPal is set to introduce a new “Pay With Crypto” feature that will allow US-based merchants to accept payments in over 100 types of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.
Xbox PC App Now Lets Everyone Stream Their Own Games from the Cloud
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for the Xbox PC app, allowing all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games they own directly from the cloud.
Google Rolls Out AI Mode for Search in the UK
Google has officially launched its AI-powered Search feature, known as AI Mode, in the United Kingdom.
Microsoft Begins Testing Experimental Copilot Mode in Edge Browser
Microsoft has started testing a new experimental Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, bringing powerful AI features directly into the browsing experience.
Twitter Is Now X — But Embedded Tweets Still Use Twitter.com
If you try to embed a post, the tool still lives at publish.twitter.com, and the embed code still references "twitter.com" instead of "x.com" or "x.twitter.com."
Elon Musk Confirms $16.5 Billion Tesla AI Chip Deal With Samsung
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that a $16.5 billion chip manufacturing deal between Samsung and an unnamed global tech giant is, in fact, for Tesla.
How Much Water Does ChatGPT Use? You Might Be Surprised
The water isn’t used by the AI itself, it’s needed to cool the servers in massive data centers that run tools like ChatGPT. These servers generate a lot of heat while processing your prompts, and water is often used in cooling systems to keep them...
How to Fix Microsoft Store Apps Stuck on “Queued” in Windows 11
Apps stuck in “Queued” on Microsoft Store in Windows 10/11? Learn how to fix it by scanning system files, resetting update cache, and reinstalling Store.
Over 200,000 WordPress Sites at Risk Due to Critical Post SMTP Plugin Vulnerability
More than 200,000 WordPress websites are currently vulnerable to a serious security flaw in the Post SMTP plugin, which could allow attackers to take over administrator accounts.
Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of Majority of 1.4 Million Customers
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has confirmed a major data breach that exposed the personal information of most of its 1.4 million customers, along with financial professionals and some employees.
Tea Dating App Hacked, 72,000 User Images Exposed Including Selfies and IDs
The popular dating safety app Tea, known for allowing women to share anonymous comments about men they’ve dated, has suffered a major data breach.
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate U.S. Companies
A 50-year-old woman from Arizona, Christina Marie Chapman, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison for her role in a scheme that helped North Korean IT workers get jobs at more than 300 U.S. companies.
U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Workers and Company for Fraud Schemes
The U.S. government has announced new sanctions against three North Korean nationals and a company for running fake IT job schemes to earn illegal money for North Korea.
Meta Will Stop Showing Political Ads in the EU Starting October
Meta has announced that it will no longer show political or “social issue” ads in the European Union starting in October.
RCS Is Getting Better Audio Messages With New Update
The Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard is getting a major upgrade to improve how audio messages sound.
Activists Say They Face Harassment on Facebook and Other Meta Apps
Activists around the world are speaking out about the harassment they face on social media platforms owned by Meta.
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error on Google Chrome
Here are some simple steps you can follow to try and fix the 403 error on Google Chrome.
U.S. and International Authorities Seize BlackSuit Ransomware Sites in Global Operation
Law enforcement agencies have seized the dark web infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang, which has been responsible for hacking hundreds of organizations worldwide in recent years.
X Launches New Community Notes Experiment to Highlight Popular Posts Across Perspectives
Elon Musk’s X is expanding its use of Community Notes beyond fact-checking.
