Microsoft Partners with StopNCII to Remove Harmful Intimate Images from Bing
Microsoft has announced a collaboration with StopNCII to proactively remove harmful intimate images and videos from its Bing search engine using digital hashes generated by users.
Critical Vulnerability Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin, Affecting Millions of WordPress Sites
A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, used to speed up browsing on over 6 million WordPress sites, has raised significant security concerns.
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy Following CEO’s Arrest in France
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing references that previously claimed private chats were protected from moderation.
YouTube to Introduce New AI Tools to Protect Creators’ Likeness and Content
YouTube is gearing up to launch a suite of new tools designed to give creators greater control over content that mimics their voices or likenesses using generative AI.
U.S. Seizes 32 Domains Tied to Russian Disinformation Network Targeting 2024 Election
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the FBI seized 32 web domains linked to the Doppelgänger network, a Russian-backed disinformation campaign targeting the American public ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
YouTube Rolls Out New Global Supervision Feature for Parents and Teens
YouTube is introducing a new global feature this week that allows parents and guardians to link their accounts with their teenage children's YouTube accounts.
Nvidia Faces Historic Loss as AI Optimism Wanes and Market Softens
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) plummeted 9.5% on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day market value decline ever recorded for a U.S. company.
FTC Reports Alarming Rise in Bitcoin ATM Scams, with Losses Surpassing $110 Million in 2023
New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals a staggering increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs. Since 2020, these losses have surged nearly tenfold, reaching over $110 million in 2023 alone.
Instagram Introduces Public Comments on Stories for Enhanced User Interaction
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to leave comments on Instagram Stories, adding a more public way to engage with these ephemeral posts.
Google Removes Vulnerable Software from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns
Today, with the release of the monthly Pixel software update, Google has officially removed Showcase.apk. The release notes for the September patch confirm that the update "removes third-party APK to address security vulnerability."
Starlink Complies with Brazilian Court Order to Block X Despite Previous Resistance
Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk, has announced that it is now complying with a Brazilian court order to block access to the social media platform X.
Snapchat Will Soon Place Ads Right Next to Your Chats
Snapchat is set to introduce "Sponsored Snaps," a new form of advertising that will appear next to chat threads from friends, as revealed by CEO Evan Spiegel.
X Finally Rolls Out Highly Anticipated Direct Message Editing Feature
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has finally answered users' calls for one of the most requested features: the ability to edit direct messages.
Windows 11 Bug Suggests Recall Feature Can Be Uninstalled, Microsoft Confirms Fix Incoming
In a recent Windows 11 update, users noticed that the controversial Recall feature seemed to be listed as removable through the Control Panel. However, Microsoft has clarified that this was not an intentional change but rather a bug, with a fix on the way.
How to Get Verified on YouTube: A Complete Guide
Discover how to get verified on YouTube with this step-by-step guide. Learn the requirements, tips, and strategies to earn the verification badge and boost your channel's credibility.
VPN Usage Soars in Brazil as X Ban Drives Users to Seek Access
Despite these obstacles, many of Brazil's 16 million X users turned to VPNs to continue accessing the platform. This led to a massive surge in VPN usage, with a 469% increase on the first day of the ban, reaching 1600% by August 31st, according to research from VpnMentor.
Apple’s Next Mac Mini Redesign Could Eliminate USB-A Ports
Apple is set to release its next-generation Mac Mini, and it appears the tech giant is saying goodbye to USB-A ports.
Bluesky Surges with 1 Million New Users Following X Ban in Brazil
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has experienced a significant user surge, gaining a million new users in just three days.
Common VPN Myths: What You Need to Know
VPNs enhance privacy but have limits. Debunking myths helps you use them wisely and make smarter online security choices.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Blocking of Social Media Platform X
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.
