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Google Fixing Outdated Weather Issue on Pixel’s At a Glance Widget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.
WhatsApp Bans 9.7 Million Accounts in India in February for Rule Violations
WhatsApp on Tuesday said that it has banned over 9.7 million accounts in India during February 2025, citing violations of its Terms of Service.
What is the Ghibli Trend and How to Create Your Own?
The Ghibli Trend transforms photos into Studio Ghibli-style art using AI. Learn how to create your own magical anime-inspired images effortlessly!
OpenAI Expands Image Generation Access Amidst Record $40 Billion Funding
CEO Sam Altman announced in a post on X that OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now accessible to all users. Previously, this feature was exclusive to paying ChatGPT subscribers.
OpenAI Secures Record $40 Billion Investment, Eyes AGI Future
OpenAI has secured a historic $40 billion investment round led by SoftBank, elevating its valuation to an astounding $300 billion. According to CNBC, this marks the largest private tech funding round in history.
Daily ChatGPT Users Rise to Fresh High on Popular Ghibli-Style AI Images
Industry data showed on Tuesday that the daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter, which transforms personal photos into famous Japanese...
Massive Data Leak Exposes AI-Generated Explicit Images
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently discovered an unprotected database containing nearly 100,000 records from GenNomis by AI-NOMIS, a South Korean AI company specializing in face-swapping and AI-generated adult content.
Prolonged Antidepressant Use May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death, Study Finds
A new study suggests that long-term use of antidepressants may significantly raise the risk of sudden cardiac death, with the level of risk varying by age and duration of exposure.
Samsung Likely to Report Decline in Operating Profit for Q1: Report
A report on Monday said that Samsung is expected to report a decline in operating profit for the first quarter, largely due to weak semiconductor performance.
Study Finds Bedtime Screen Use Increases Insomnia Risk by 59%
Do you love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 percent.
Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Health Coach for Future iOS Update
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on an upgraded version of its Health app featuring an AI-driven health coach who will offer personalized wellness advice.
Sam Altman Asks Users to Slow down as ChatGPT’s New Image Generator Faces Heavy Demand
On Sunday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged users to reduce their usage of ChatGPT’s latest image generation feature, citing overwhelming demand.
U.S. Seizes Over $8.2 Million in Crypto Stolen Through Romance Scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million in USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency stolen through romance scams, a type of fraud where victims are tricked into making fake investments.
Microsoft Fixes Remote Desktop Connection Issues Caused by Recent Updates
Microsoft has resolved a problem affecting Remote Desktop (RDP) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections that emerged after Windows updates were released in January 2025.
Oracle Health Data Breach Exposes Patient Information from Legacy Servers
A recent security breach at Oracle Health has led to the theft of patient data from legacy servers, impacting multiple U.S. healthcare organizations and hospitals.
