YouTube Raises Monetization Requirements for New Creators
Starting February 1, new creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours during the previous 12 months or 20 million qualified Shorts views within 90 days to become eligible for YouTube's monetization program.
ChatGPT Can Now Help You Find and Book Restaurant Tables
ChatGPT is making restaurant planning easier by helping users find and book tables directly through its platform.
WhatsApp Adds a Username Field When Saving New Contacts
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out usernames more widely by adding a new username field to the contact creation screen on Android and iOS.
Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific People
The platform now lets you hide reposts from specific people, which could be useful if someone you follow frequently reposts content that you are not interested in seeing.
Google Play Adds Venmo as a New Payment Option
Google is adding Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, giving users in the U.S. another way to pay for apps, games, in-app purchases, add-ons, and other digital content.
North Korean Hackers Build AI Tools to Automate Cyberattacks
A North Korean-linked hacking group is developing its own artificial intelligence tools to make cyberattacks more automated, analyse stolen information and create more convincing phishing campaigns, according to South Korean cybersecurity company Genians.
How Google Authenticator Works Without Internet: The Secret Behind Those 6-Digit Codes
Learn how Google Authenticator creates working 6-digit codes offline and how websites verify them using a shared secret and time.
𝕏 Surpasses Reddit to Become the World’s 6th Most-Visited Website
𝕏.com has overtaken Reddit in global website traffic, according to data from Similarweb.
X Is Replacing Its Creator Revenue Program With Original Content Rewards
X is ending its current revenue-sharing program for content creators and replacing it with a new system called Original Content Rewards.
How to Detect a Fake AI Video: 10 Warning Signs to Watch For
AI videos can look and sound incredibly real. Learn 10 simple ways to spot fake AI videos, deepfakes, cloned voices and manipulated footage.
Webmail Security Flaws Let Email Content Break Out of the Inbox and Steal Sensitive Data
New research has revealed a series of webmail security techniques that can allow malicious email content to escape the boundaries of a message and interfere with the webmail interface itself.
WordPress Fixes Critical Login XSS Flaw That Could Lead to PHP Code Execution
WordPress has released a security update fixing a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in its login page that affects every version of the content management system.
OpenAI Warns Upcoming Astra Model Could Have Critical Cybersecurity Capabilities
OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model has shown major improvements in agentic coding and cybersecurity, raising concerns that the system could potentially reach the company’s highest level of cyber capability.
Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare has entered the browser space with Kitesurf, but unlike traditional browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, its new browser is designed specifically for AI agents rather than human users.
Microsoft Edge Is Ending Support for Older Ad Blockers
Microsoft is preparing to end support for Manifest V2 extensions in its Edge browser, a move that will affect users of older ad blockers, including uBlock Origin.
Best Screen Recording Software: 10 Top Tools for Windows, Mac, and Online
Discover the best screen recording software for Windows, Mac, and online use. Compare free and paid screen recorders with features, pros, cons, and expert recommendations to find the right tool for your needs.
Meta Faces Nearly $1 Billion Penalty After Court Links Platforms to Teen Mental Health Crisis
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million after a New Mexico court ruled that the company's social media platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis in the state.
Chinese-Linked LightSpy Spyware Expands Globally, Now Targets Routers and Multiple Devices
Researchers say the Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware has expanded worldwide with new capabilities to steal data and remotely wipe compromised devices.
Google Warns Hackers Are Targeting Major U.S. Financial Firms With Phone Scams
Google says hackers are using voice phishing to breach major financial firms, steal sensitive data, and demand multimillion-dollar ransoms.
Google Wallet Adds Parental Controls to Help Kids Learn Money Management
Google Wallet now lets parents manage spending, set limits, and monitor purchases for children under 18 in the United States.
