Threads Now Accessible at Threads.com With New Web Features
Meta’s Threads platform has a new home on the web — Threads.com.
Netflix Introduces Dialogue-Only Subtitles for a Cleaner Viewing Experience
Netflix is rolling out a new subtitle option that displays only spoken dialogue, removing additional audio cues like “[phone buzzing]” or “[dramatic music swells]” commonly found in its Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH/CC).
LinkedIn Expands Free Verification to the Web, Partners with Adobe
LinkedIn is taking its verification system beyond its platform, making it available to external websites and apps.
Adobe Launches New Firefly AI Models and Creative Cloud Updates
Adobe has introduced two new versions of its Firefly text-to-image AI model, along with several updates to its Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
What is the Fediverse and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
In this article, we’ll explain what the Fediverse is, why it’s gaining so much attention, and how you can become a part of it — all in simple language that anyone can understand.
ASUS Releases Security Patches for Critical CVE-2024-54085 Flaw Affecting Servers
ASUS has issued security updates to fix a severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-54085, that could allow attackers to hijack servers or even cause permanent damage.
Blue Shield of California Exposes 4.7 Million Members’ Health Data Due to Google Analytics Misconfiguration
Blue Shield of California has reported a significant data breach, exposing the protected health information of 4.7 million members.
Cybercriminals Stole $16.6 Billion in the US in 2024, Says FBI
The FBI has reported a record-breaking $16.6 billion in losses from online crimes in 2024.
Microsoft Fixes Major Bugs in Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11
Microsoft has fixed several serious issues affecting Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. These problems caused system crashes, long startup times, and Remote Desktop (RDP) connection issues.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Comes to LG Smart TVs — No Console Required
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming reach with the official rollout of the Xbox app for select LG smart TVs, starting today.
OpenAI’s “gpt-image-1” Image Generator Powers Adobe, Figma, and More
OpenAI is expanding the reach of its upgraded image generation model, “gpt-image-1,” bringing its creative power to external platforms via API access.
WhatsApp Rolls Out “Advanced Chat Privacy” to Curb Chat Exporting and Auto Downloads
WhatsApp is introducing a powerful new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature designed to stop conversations from being taken outside the app.
Google Says Gemini AI Reaches 350 Million Monthly Users, 35 Million Daily
Google has revealed that its Gemini AI platform now has 350 million monthly active users, according to internal data disclosed during the ongoing antitrust trial over its search practices.
Google I/O 2025 Keynote Set for May 20, Focuses on Gemini, Android, and Chrome
Google has officially announced that its main keynote for Google I/O 2025 will kick off on May 20th at 1 PM ET.
xAI Launches Grok Vision, Bringing Real-Time Visual Search to iPhones
xAI, the AI company founded by Elon Musk, has rolled out a powerful new feature called Grok Vision, giving its chatbot Grok the ability to “see” the world through your smartphone camera, similar to visual tools available in Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Google Pays Samsung to Preinstall Gemini AI Amid Ongoing Antitrust Battle
Testimony from Google’s ongoing antitrust trial has revealed that the company is paying Samsung a substantial monthly sum to preinstall its Gemini AI app on Samsung devices, according to Bloomberg.
Max Starts Charging for Password Sharing — Here’s What You Need to Know
Max (formerly HBO Max) is the latest streaming service to crack down on password sharing.
Instagram Launches New Video Editing App ‘Edits’ to Compete with CapCut
Instagram has released a brand-new app called Edits, which is specially designed for creators who want to make professional-looking videos.
Middle-Aged Americans More Lonely than Older Generations: Study
Middle-aged Americans demonstrated some of the highest levels of loneliness in a new study released on Tuesday, which assessed tens of thousands of 50 to 90-year-olds across 29 countries.
Duolingo Is Launching a New Chess Course
Duolingo, the app known for helping people learn languages, is now adding something new: chess!
