Microsoft Turns 50: From a Tiny Startup to a Tech Giant
The company was started on April 4, 1975, by two friends, Bill Gates and Paul Allen, to create software for an early computer called the Altair 8800.
San Fernando Valley Man Charged in Child Exploitation Tied to Extremist Group ‘764’
A California man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he targeted children for sexual exploitation online as part of his role in an online violent network that seeks to accelerate social unrest and the downfall of the current world order.
X Introduces Bidding System to Sell Unused Usernames to Businesses
X is starting a new way to make money by selling unused usernames.
Can AI Reverse the Ghibli Effect and Bring Back the Original Image?
Unfortunately, no. The Ghibli effect alters images too much for AI to fully restore them—current tools can only make educated guesses.
Amazon Tests New “Buy for Me” Feature to Simplify Third-Party Purchases
Amazon is experimenting with a new “Buy for Me” button that lets users purchase products from third-party websites without ever leaving the Amazon app.
Microsoft is Testing Resizable Taskbar Icons in Windows 11
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature in Windows 11 that lets users resize taskbar icons, allowing them to shrink dynamically as more apps are opened or remain small permanently.
TikTok to Shut Down Notes, Its Instagram-Like Photo App
TikTok is discontinuing Notes, its photo-sharing app that was positioned as a rival to Instagram.
Google Ads to Remove Parked Domains by Default
Starting May 5, 2025, all Google Ads accounts will automatically stop showing ads on parked domains unless advertisers choose to opt back in.
Scammers Pretend to Be DEA Agents to Steal Money and Information
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned the public about a scam where fraudsters pretend to be DEA agents.
GitHub Strengthens Security After Detecting 39 Million Leaked Secrets
GitHub has introduced major updates to its Advanced Security platform after discovering over 39 million leaked secrets—such as API keys and passwords—across repositories in 2024.
Verizon Call Filter Bug Exposed User Call Logs
A security flaw in Verizon’s Call Filter feature allowed users to access incoming call logs of other Verizon customers through an unprotected API request.
Automattic Lays Off 16% of Workforce to Secure Future
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, is cutting 16% of its staff to safeguard its future. CEO Matt Mullenweg shared the news in a memo, explaining that the decision was made to ensure long-term stability.
Thunderbird Launching New Email Service to Compete with Gmail
Thunderbird, the long-running open-source email client, is preparing to take on Gmail and other big email providers.
Apple Releases Security Updates to Fix Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Apple has released security updates to patch actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in older versions of its operating systems.
New Trick Lets You Bypass Microsoft Account Requirement in Windows 11
A newly discovered trick allows users to easily bypass the Microsoft Account requirement when setting up Windows 11, just as Microsoft continues making it harder to use local accounts.
France Fines Apple €150 Million for Abusing Market Power with App Tracking Transparency
France’s antitrust authority, Autorité de la concurrence, has fined Apple €150 million ($162 million) for misusing its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework to dominate the mobile app advertising market.
TikTok Shutting Down TikTok Notes on May 8, Pushing Users to Lemon8
TikTok is shutting down its photo-sharing app, TikTok Notes, on May 8. The app, which was tested in Canada, Australia, and Vietnam, will no longer be available.
Google Fixing Outdated Weather Issue on Pixel’s At a Glance Widget
Some Google Pixel users have noticed that their At a Glance widget has been showing old weather forecasts, as reported by Android Police.
Roblox Introduces Rewarded Video Ads for In-Game Perks
Roblox is launching a new Rewarded Video ads system that allows players to earn in-game currency and power-ups by watching advertisements, the company announced.
ChatGPT Reaches 20 Million Paying Subscribers, Generating Over $415M Monthly
OpenAI's ChatGPT has now surpassed 20 million paying subscribers, marking a significant milestone for the AI-powered chatbot.
