Turkey Sees 10,000% Surge in VPN Usage After Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest
Turkey has witnessed an unprecedented 10,000% increase in VPN demand following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 19.
Instagram Outage in the U.S. Largely Resolved
Reports of an Instagram outage in the U.S. dropped significantly on Thursday evening, suggesting that the issue has been mostly resolved.
Google to Pay $28M to Settle Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $28 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that it favored white and Asian employees by offering them higher salaries and career advancements over other workers.
Google Enhances Gmail Search with AI-Powered Upgrade
Google is rolling out an AI-powered upgrade for Gmail’s search function, which will make it easier to find emails more efficiently.
Apple TV Plus Loses Over $1 Billion Annually Despite 45 Million Subscribers
Apple TV Plus continues to operate at a loss, reportedly losing over $1 billion yearly despite reaching 45 million subscribers in 2024, according to The Information.
Google Removes 10,000 Fake Listings from Maps, Sues Scammers
According to CBS News, Google is cracking down on fraudulent business listings, removing 10,000 fake profiles from Google Maps, and suing the scammers behind them.
WhatsApp Patches Zero-Click Vulnerability Exploited by Spyware
WhatsApp has patched a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability that was exploited to install Paragon’s Graphite spyware following reports from security researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab.
Microsoft Fixes Bug That Removed Copilot from Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft has resolved a bug that mistakenly removed the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from some Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems following the March 2025 cumulative updates.
DollyWay Malware Compromises Over 20,000 WordPress Sites, Redirects Users to Scams
A long-running malware operation known as DollyWay has been compromising WordPress sites since 2016, infecting over 20,000 websites worldwide.
SpyX Spyware Data Breach Exposes Nearly 2 Million Users’ Information
A major data breach has exposed the records of nearly two million users linked to the consumer-grade spyware operation SpyX.
Verizon Launches Satellite Messaging for Select Android Phones at No Extra Cost
Verizon has officially launched its satellite messaging service, making it available to select Android smartphone users.
12 Smart Tips to Shop Online Safely and Save More Money
Discover 12 smart online shopping tips to save money, avoid scams, and shop safely. Learn how to find discounts, compare prices, and protect your data.
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Agents to Enhance Website Experience
Adobe has announced the rollout of AI-powered "agents" designed to help brands improve website customer interactions.
Nvidia Unveils New AI Supercomputers at GTC 2025
At the GTC 2025 event, Nvidia introduced a new lineup of AI-powered personal supercomputers featuring the company’s advanced Grace Blackwell chip platform.
Google to Acquire Cloud Security Platform Wiz for $32 Billion
Google announced on Tuesday that it will acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Stranded US Astronauts Return to Earth, After Nine Months in Space
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to planet Earth Tuesday evening ending an unplanned protracted stay on the International Space Station.
U.S. Bans Chinese AI DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Commerce Department has banned Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek from government devices, citing security risks.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Allowed to Leave France Amid Criminal Investigation
French authorities have temporarily lifted travel restrictions on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, allowing him to leave the country while they continue investigating criminal activities on the messaging platform.
Sunita Williams Set to Return to Earth Tomorrow, March 18
The pair of US astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed that they will return to Earth on Tuesday evening.
Google’s Gemini AI Can Remove Watermarks—And People Are Noticing
Social media users have uncovered a controversial capability of Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash—it can remove watermarks from images, including those from stock media giants like Getty Images.
