Dual Citizen Daren Li Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Money Laundering
Daren Li pleads guilty to laundering $73M from cryptocurrency scams, using shell companies and global bank accounts. Sentencing set for March 3, 2025.
23andMe Cuts 40% of Workforce, Discontinues Therapeutics Division Amid Restructuring Effort
23andMe announced on Monday that it would lay off 40% of its workforce, impacting over 200 employees, as part of a broader restructuring to focus on its core consumer and research partnerships.
Microsoft Resolves Key Installation and BSOD Issues on Windows Server 2025 with High Core Counts
Microsoft has addressed several critical bugs causing installation, upgrade failures, and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues on high-core-count Windows Server 2025 systems.
Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE."
Amazon to Phase Out Freevee, Integrates Free Streaming Content into Prime Video
Amazon is set to discontinue Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, with the brand expected to be fully phased out in the coming weeks, according to Deadline.
YouTube Tests AI-Powered Song “Restyling” Feature for Shorts Creators
YouTube is piloting a new feature that enables creators to use AI to "restyle" licensed songs for their Shorts.
Former Air National Guard Member Sentenced for Major Leak of Classified Information
The leaked materials were shared on social media between 2022 and 2023, including documents classified as top secret.
Bluesky Gains One Million New Users in a Week Amid Social Media Shift
Bluesky has welcomed one million new users in just the past week, signaling a clear shift as people search for fresh social media spaces to engage and post.
Spotify Reaches 252 Million Subscribers Amid Steady Growth
Spotify has reached an impressive 252 million subscribers, showing a solid 12 percent growth compared to last year, as highlighted in the company's latest third-quarter earnings report.
How to Use a VPN Safely: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to use a VPN safely with this beginner-friendly guide to protect your online privacy and enjoy secure, worry-free browsing.
Samsung To Expand Chip Packaging Facilities for HBM
Samsung Electronics will expand its semiconductor package facilities in South Chungcheong Province to boost production of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, company officials said on Tuesday.
Bitcoin May Touch $100,000 By January End After Donald Trump Takes Office
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is heading towards $100,000 amid President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promise of clearer cryptocurrency regulations.
Halliburton Ransomware Attack Leads to $35 Million in Losses Amid Ongoing Data Breach Fallout
Halliburton has disclosed that a ransomware attack in August resulted in $35 million in losses after it forced the company to shut down parts of its IT systems and disconnect client systems.
Massive Data Breach Reported for Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid Customers
Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has alerted nearly 57 million customers of Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid about a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 Adds ‘Inactivity Reboot’ for Enhanced Data Security
Apple’s latest iOS 18.1 update includes a new, unconfirmed security feature called “inactivity reboot” that adds an extra layer of protection for idle iPhones.
Amazon Employee Data Exposed in Vendor Breach Linked to MOVEit Vulnerability
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees’ work email addresses, phone numbers, and office locations due to a security incident involving one of its property management vendors, as first reported by 404 Media.
Signal Adds New Call Features to Compete with Zoom and Google Meet
Signal is stepping up its game in the world of video calls with new features that make it more competitive with platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
Bluesky Soars to 14.5 Million Users as Alternative Social Networks Surge
Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, has witnessed a surge in popularity. In just a week, it added over 700,000 new users, taking its total user base past the 14.5 million mark.
Even Moderate Exercise for Over 2 Hours Every Week May Boost Heart Health
Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous exercise, which can range from taking a brisk walk or cleaning the house to swimming or jogging, at least for 2.5 hours per week may keep your heart healthy, and help reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), according to a study...
Kidney Disease, Diabetes May Raise Heart Disease Risk 28 Years Earlier
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Type 2 diabetes, or both were predicted to have elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk from eight to 28 years sooner than someone without those conditions, according to a preliminary study on Monday.
