White House Department Seeks IRS Data Access, Sparking Privacy Concerns
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested access to the Internal Revenue Service’s taxpayer data system, a move that could grant it entry to highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and tax returns, CNN reports.
Spotify’s Long-Awaited HiFi Tier Could Launch This Year as ‘Music Pro’
Nearly four years after first announcing a HiFi tier for lossless audio streaming, Spotify may finally roll out the feature this year, Bloomberg reports.
Delta Flight 4819 Crashes at Toronto Airport, No Fatalities
Delta Airlines flight 4819 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, according to USA Today.
Mexico Threatens to Sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ Name Change
Officials announced Monday that Mexico is awaiting a new response from Google regarding its demand to fully restore the name "Gulf of Mexico" on Google Maps before proceeding with legal action.
The New York Times Uses AI in Newsroom with Limits
The New York Times has reportedly given the green light for its newsroom staff to use artificial intelligence tools for tasks like editing, summarizing, coding, and writing.
Premium Smartphones’ Share Climbs to 25 Percent in Global Market in 2024
The share of premium smartphones in the global market has surged 25 percent in 2024, up from 15 percent in 2020 as more consumers opt for high-end devices, a new report said on Monday.
South Korea Suspends Local Service of Chinese AI App Deepseek
On Monday, the government said it temporarily suspended the local service of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek due to concerns about its data collection practices.
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Enhanced Protection
Google Chrome has upgraded its existing "Enhanced Protection" feature with AI to provide real-time security against malicious websites, downloads, and extensions.
Apple Maps May Soon Feature Ads
Apple is considering introducing ads to Apple Maps, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
YouTube TV Secures Deal to Retain Paramount Content
YouTube TV has officially reached a deal to keep Paramount content on its platform, just days after signaling potential disruptions.
10 Hidden Windows 11 Hacks and Tricks You Didn’t Know
Discover hidden Windows 11 hacks and tricks that enhance your workflow and productivity. Learn how to customize settings, use virtual desktops, and more!
Elon Musk Announces Grok 3 AI Chatbot Launch with Live Demo
Billionaire Elon Musk announced on Saturday that Grok 3, the latest version of his xAI chatbot and a direct competitor to ChatGPT, will be unveiled with a live demo at 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday (0400 GMT Tuesday).
Tencent Integrates DeepSeek AI into Weixin for Smarter Searches
Tencent has begun testing DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model within its Weixin messaging app.
New Antibody Discovery Platform Can Delve Deeper into Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers say a new antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying the processes behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.
Russian-Linked Hackers Attack Microsoft 365 Accounts Using Device Code Phishing
A threat group, likely linked to Russia, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts by exploiting a process called device code phishing.
Perplexity Launches Deep Research for Smarter AI Insights
Perplexity has launched Deep Research, an advanced AI tool that conducts in-depth research and analysis in minutes.
Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon Breach U.S. Telecoms via Cisco Vulnerabilities
Chinese state-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon (also tracked as RedMike), continue to target global telecommunications networks, exploiting unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Customization Features with Themes and Colors
WhatsApp is introducing new customization options for chats, allowing users to personalize their messaging experience with custom themes, chat bubble colors, and an expanded selection of wallpapers.
Trump Administration Wipes CFPB’s YouTube Channel, Social Media Accounts
Nearly 400 videos from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) YouTube channel have been deleted as the Trump administration continues to scale back the agency.
Google Disables Android Earthquake Alerts in Brazil After False Warnings
Google has temporarily shut down its Android earthquake detection system in Brazil after users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro received inaccurate emergency alerts.
