South Korea Suspends Local Service of Chinese AI App Deepseek
On Monday, the government said it temporarily suspended the local service of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek due to concerns about its data collection practices.
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Enhanced Protection
Google Chrome has upgraded its existing "Enhanced Protection" feature with AI to provide real-time security against malicious websites, downloads, and extensions.
Apple Maps May Soon Feature Ads
Apple is considering introducing ads to Apple Maps, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
YouTube TV Secures Deal to Retain Paramount Content
YouTube TV has officially reached a deal to keep Paramount content on its platform, just days after signaling potential disruptions.
10 Hidden Windows 11 Hacks and Tricks You Didn’t Know
Discover hidden Windows 11 hacks and tricks that enhance your workflow and productivity. Learn how to customize settings, use virtual desktops, and more!
Elon Musk Announces Grok 3 AI Chatbot Launch with Live Demo
Billionaire Elon Musk announced on Saturday that Grok 3, the latest version of his xAI chatbot and a direct competitor to ChatGPT, will be unveiled with a live demo at 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday (0400 GMT Tuesday).
Tencent Integrates DeepSeek AI into Weixin for Smarter Searches
Tencent has begun testing DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model within its Weixin messaging app.
New Antibody Discovery Platform Can Delve Deeper into Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers say a new antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying the processes behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.
Russian-Linked Hackers Attack Microsoft 365 Accounts Using Device Code Phishing
A threat group, likely linked to Russia, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts by exploiting a process called device code phishing.
Perplexity Launches Deep Research for Smarter AI Insights
Perplexity has launched Deep Research, an advanced AI tool that conducts in-depth research and analysis in minutes.
Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon Breach U.S. Telecoms via Cisco Vulnerabilities
Chinese state-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon (also tracked as RedMike), continue to target global telecommunications networks, exploiting unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Customization Features with Themes and Colors
WhatsApp is introducing new customization options for chats, allowing users to personalize their messaging experience with custom themes, chat bubble colors, and an expanded selection of wallpapers.
Trump Administration Wipes CFPB’s YouTube Channel, Social Media Accounts
Nearly 400 videos from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) YouTube channel have been deleted as the Trump administration continues to scale back the agency.
Google Disables Android Earthquake Alerts in Brazil After False Warnings
Google has temporarily shut down its Android earthquake detection system in Brazil after users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro received inaccurate emergency alerts.
Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore to Return to Earth from Space on March 19
Indian-Origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and colleague Butch Willmore will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on March 19, after spending about 10 months in space.
H5N1 Bird Flu Silently Spread from Animals to Some Humans: US CDC
H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted.
Researchers Uncover AWS “whoAMI” Attack That Exploits AMI Name Confusion
Security researchers have discovered a flaw in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that could allow unauthorized access to an AWS account simply by publishing an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) with a cleverly chosen name.
Dutch Police Shut Down Bulletproof Hosting Provider Linked to Cybercrime
The Dutch Police (Politie) have dismantled the ZServers/XHost bulletproof hosting operation, taking down 127 servers that were allegedly used for illegal activities.
OpenAI Removes Warning Messages in ChatGPT, Reducing “Unnecessary” Content Flags
OpenAI has removed the warning messages in ChatGPT that previously flagged certain responses as potentially violating its terms of service.
Blue Origin to Lay Off 10% of Workforce Amid Organizational Restructuring
Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, is cutting around 10% of its workforce, impacting roughly 1,000 employees.
