How to Grow Your Social Media Following Organically
Growing your social media following organically isn’t about quick fixes or shortcuts—it’s about building a genuine community that values what you share.
Meta to Expand Instagram Teen Accounts in India
Reinforcing its commitment to the online safety of young users, Meta on Tuesday announced the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to India.
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Containing Data-Stealing Malware
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their stores after researchers discovered they contained malware stealing user data for nearly a year.
Microsoft Expands Copilot Bug Bounty Program with Higher Payouts
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot AI bug bounty program, adding more products and increasing rewards for security researchers.
Discord Introduces “Ignore” Feature for Subtle Blocking
Discord now lets users "Ignore" others as a less confrontational alternative to blocking.
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS Updates to Fix Security Flaw
Apple has released iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 17.7.5 to fix a security flaw that could let attackers access data on a locked device.
Hacker Pleads Guilty to SEC X Account Scam
Eric Council Jr., 25, pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC’s X account in January 2024.
Google Maps Changes “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” in the U.S.
Google Maps now shows "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico" for users in the U.S.
Elon Musk Offers $97.4 Billion to Take Back OpenAI’s Nonprofit
His proposal, submitted to OpenAI’s board on Monday, is backed by his AI company xAI, Valor Equity Partners, media executive Ari Emanuel, and venture firm 8VC.
Benefits of Artificial General Intelligence Should Be Broadly Distributed: Sam Altman
As AI begins to transform industries globally, ensuring that the benefits of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) are broadly distributed is critical, according to OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.
Both Active and Passive Use of Social Media Can Trigger Loneliness: Study
Both passive and active social media use have been linked with increased feelings of loneliness over time, report researchers.
Brave Now Lets Users Inject Their Own Scripts for a Personalized Browsing Experience
Open-source web browser Brave announced a new feature that allows users to write and inject their own scriptlets into a page, giving them greater control over their browsing experience.
Sony Offers 5 Free PS Plus Days Following Service Disruption
Following a days-long outage on the PlayStation Network, Sony is giving 5 extra days of service to PlayStation Plus members, according to a post for the official Aks Playstation support account of X.
Meta Likely to Lay off Thousands of Employees, Says Leaked Memo
Reports on Sunday said Meta is expected to lay off around 3,000 employees, which is about 5 percent of its total workforce, as per a leaked internal memo.
Massive Brute Force Attack Leverages 2.8 Million IPs to Target Network Devices
A sweeping brute force assault is currently in progress, with nearly 2.8 million unique IP addresses being used daily to guess login credentials for a wide array of networking devices—including those manufactured by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall.
Federal Judge Halts Elon Musk’s DOGE from Accessing Treasury Records
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction preventing Elon Musk’s DOGE from obtaining Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers, according to Inner City Press.
TikTok Launches Direct Android App Downloads for US Users
TikTok has unveiled a new way for Android users in the United States to download or update the app—directly from its website.
PSN Fully Restored After Nearly a Day of Disruption
After nearly a full day of disruption, PlayStation Network (PSN) is now back online.
Samsung’s Secure Folder: Your Phone’s Secret Vault Explained
The Secure Folder uses military-grade encryption, which means your data is protected by some of the strongest security available. Even if someone gets their hands on your phone, they won’t be able to access the Secure Folder without your lock method (pattern, PIN, password, etc.).
PlayStation Network (PSN) Hit with Hours-Long Outage
PlayStation Network (PSN) has been facing a widespread outage that began on Friday evening, leaving many gamers frustrated.
