Amazon to Shut Down Its Android App Store on August 20
Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its App Store for Android devices on August 20, 2025.
Google Removes Gemini AI from Main iOS App to Push Standalone Download
Google is pulling its AI assistant, Gemini, from the main Google app on iOS, urging users to download its standalone Gemini app instead.
Australian Report Reveals Kids Bypassing Social Media Age Limits Ahead of Ban
An Australian online safety report has found that children can easily bypass social media age restrictions, just as the government prepares to enforce a ban on users under 16 by the end of 2025.
Ghost Ransomware Spreads Across 70+ Countries, Targeting Critical Infrastructure
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI warned about the widespread impact of Ghost ransomware, which has breached victims across more than 70 countries.
Google Brings ‘Circle to Search’-Like Gestures to iPhones
Google is introducing new search gestures for iPhone users, allowing them to highlight anything on their screen for instant searches.
Instagram Will Now Let You Schedule and Pin DMs
Instagram is adding several new features to its direct messaging (DM) system, making it more functional and versatile.
Apple Officially Ditches Lightning Port for USB-C on All New iPhones
Apple has officially stopped selling new iPhones with Lightning ports, marking the end of an era.
Apple Launches Affordable iPhone 16E with A18 Chip, Better Battery Life
Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.
Flu Surpasses Covid as US Deadliest Respiratory Illness
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, influenza has surpassed COVID-19 as the deadliest respiratory illness in California in the US, prompting hospitals to struggle with overwhelming patient numbers amid a surge in flu cases.
Amazon Shuts Down TikTok-Style Shopping Feed ‘Inspire’
Amazon has officially discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-like shopping feed, which featured photos and videos of products for users to browse and buy.
Facebook Will Delete Live Videos After 30 Days, Offers Download Options
Starting February 19th, Facebook will automatically delete users' live broadcast recordings after 30 days unless downloaded or saved as Reels.
Apple Removes Thousands of EU Apps Over Digital Services Act Compliance
Apple has removed several apps from the EU App Store due to non-compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which now requires developers to disclose their addresses, phone numbers, and emails to consumers.
Google’s Gemini Deep Research Feature Now Available on Mobile
Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research feature to mobile devices, allowing Gemini Advanced users to explore in-depth topics directly from the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Trump Plans 25% or Higher Tariffs on Chips, Suggests More Hikes Over Time
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on semiconductor chips, with the possibility of even higher rates in the future.
DM Clinical Research Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Record Online
Over 1.6 million clinical research records containing personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive patient medical data have been exposed in a massive data breach.
Deepseek Sent South Korean User Data to China’s ByteDance: Regulator
South Korea's data protection regulator has confirmed that the DeepSeek chatbot, developed by a China-based artificial intelligence startup, sent the nation's user data to a third party, the Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, according to officials on Tuesday.
Russia Fines Google for YouTube Videos on Surrendering Soldiers
A Russian court has fined Google 3.8 million roubles ($41,530) for hosting YouTube videos that provided instructions on how Russian soldiers could surrender, according to a report by Russia’s TASS news agency.
ASUS Users Can Now Install Windows 11 24H2 After BIOS Update
More ASUS users can now upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 after installing a BIOS update that fixes the blue screen of death (BSOD) issue reported last October.
Microsoft is Removing Location History Feature from Windows
Microsoft has announced that it will be removing the Location History feature from Windows 10 and 11.
X Blocks Signal.me Links, Citing Spam and Security Concerns
Users on X are currently unable to share links to Signal.me, a service used for secure and private messaging through the Signal app.
