Former Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced to Four Years for Helping BlackCat Cyberattacks
A former U.S. ransomware negotiator has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after admitting he secretly worked with the notorious BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang while pretending to help victims recover from cyberattacks.
Meta Removes Controversial Instagram AI Feature After User Backlash
Meta has removed a recently introduced AI feature from Instagram after it sparked widespread criticism from users, marking another example of how quickly public feedback can influence the rollout of new artificial intelligence tools.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Confidential Hardware Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of using former Apple employees to obtain confidential hardware information that could help accelerate its own device development.
OpenAI Shuts Down Atlas Browser, Brings AI Browsing Features to ChatGPT and Chrome
OpenAI is retiring Atlas, the AI-powered web browser it introduced in October with ChatGPT at its core.
WhatsApp Starts Notifying Users When Messages Are Pinned
WhatsApp is introducing a small but useful update that makes pinned messages easier to notice.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 With Stronger Cybersecurity, Better Coding, and New ChatGPT Work App
OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-5.6, its latest family of AI models, expanding its lineup with three new versions designed for different workloads and budgets.
Best Movie Streaming Software for 2026: 10 Best Apps to Organize and Stream Your Media Library
Looking for the best movie streaming software in 2026? Discover the top 10 media server apps, including Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Kodi, and more. Compare features, pricing, device compatibility, and performance to find the perfect solution for organizing and streaming your personal media library from anywhere.
Block Agrees to $45 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Protection Claims
Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million to settle an investigation involving 46 U.S. states over allegations that it failed to adequately protect users from fraud.
Apple Signs $30 Billion Broadcom Deal to Boost US Chip Production Through 2031
Apple has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, signing a new multi-year agreement worth more than $30 billion that will run through 2031.
OpenAI to Publicly Launch GPT-5.6 After U.S. Government Security Review
OpenAI is set to publicly launch GPT-5.6 on Thursday after postponing its wider release last month at the request of the U.S. government over national security concerns.
KDDI Data Breach Exposes Millions of Email Accounts After Zero-Day Attack
KDDI has revealed that attackers compromised an email platform used by five internet service providers in Japan, exposing millions of customers' email addresses and passwords after exploiting a previously unknown software vulnerability.
Discord AI Bug Wrongly Banned More Than 8,000 Users Over Harmless Images
Discord has confirmed that a bug in its AI-powered moderation system mistakenly banned more than 8,000 users over the past two months after harmless images were incorrectly identified as illegal content.
X Launches New Video Editor to Encourage Original Content
X has introduced a new built-in video editor and recorder for its iOS app as part of a broader effort to encourage users to create original videos instead of reposting content from other platforms.
DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads by Default on Most Devices
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that blocks ads on YouTube directly within its browser.
Hackers Begin Exploiting Critical Adobe ColdFusion Flaw Just Hours After Patch Release
Cybersecurity researchers have confirmed that attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion, tracked as CVE-2026-48282, only hours after Adobe released security updates.
Apple Restores Card Payments for App Store and Subscription Purchases in India
Apple has started bringing back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India, more than four years after removing the option due to changes in the country's payment regulations.
xAI Rebrands to SpaceXAI After SpaceX Acquisition
The artificial intelligence company formerly known as xAI has officially rebranded its presence on X, changing its account name to SpaceXAI following its acquisition by SpaceX.
NASA’s TESS Discovers Distant Giant Planet Using Space-Time Ripples for the First Time
NASA has made an unexpected breakthrough after its Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered a giant exoplanet using gravitational microlensing, marking the first time the mission has detected a planet through ripples in space-time instead of its usual transit method.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Group Chat Info Interface for iPhone Users
WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned group chat info interface for iOS, bringing a cleaner and more modern look to the screen where users manage group details.
Microsoft Lays Off 4,800 Employees as AI Investment Costs Continue to Rise
Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs, cutting around 4,800 jobs worldwide as the company continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence while working to reduce operating costs.
