X Manually Reviewing Users’ Direct Messages, Musk Has No Clear Answer
In a worrying trend, Elon Musk-owned X is manually reviewing certain users’ direct messages (DMs) to investigate reported violations and misuse of its service, “or to comply with laws or governmental requests”.
LG Energy Solution’s Operating Profit Plunges 58 Pc as EV Sales Slip
LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said on Monday its second-quarter operating profit plunged 58 percent from a year earlier due to slowing sales of electric vehicles.
Shopify Points Finger at Third-Party App After Customer Data Appears Online
Shopify, the popular e-commerce platform, is facing controversy after customer data allegedly leaked online. The company denies a direct security breach, instead pointing the finger at a third-party app on its platform.
CERT-In Finds Multiple Bugs in Microsoft Edge, Alerts Users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system.
Will Fight Apple Over ‘Arbitrary’ Changes: Epic Games CEO
The fight between Apple and Epic Games is not over yet and now, Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney have said that the App Store owner's EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) saga "has taken a turn towards the absurd".
Unboxing Bliss: 5 Essential Steps After Buying a New Laptop
Unbox your new laptop with excitement! Follow these 5 must-do steps to ensure a smooth, secure, and personalized start. Happy computing awaits!
Update All Your Windows Apps with Just 2 Command Lines Using Winget
Keep your Windows apps up-to-date effortlessly with `winget`. Learn how to upgrade all your applications using just two simple command lines.
Apple Approves Epic Games’ Marketplace App After Initial Rejections
After multiple rejections, Apple has approved Epic Games' app marketplace for iPhones and iPads in Europe.
Crypto Thefts Surge to $1.4 Billion in H1 2024, Researchers Report
The total value of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks worldwide more than doubled in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year.
YouTube’s Eraser Tool Gets AI Upgrade, Simplifying Copyright Issues for Creators
YouTube has significantly upgraded its "erase song" tool, leveraging AI to make copyright claim resolution a breeze.
French and Spanish Authorities Disrupt Chinese Money Laundering Network
Law enforcement authorities have disrupted a sophisticated Chinese money laundering network. This group, notorious for smuggling over one million euros in cash daily, saw five key members arrested this week in Spain.
European Commission Asks Amazon to Furnish Details over Recommender Algorithms, Ads Transparency
The European Commission on Friday sent e-commerce giant Amazon a request for information (RFI) under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn To Soon Drive Crew to 1st-ever ‘All-Civilian’ Spacewalk
Polaris Dawn, run by tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX, is all set to drive billionaire Jared Isaacman, along with three others, for the first-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk.
Airtel Denies Data Breach of 375 Million Users
Bharti Airtel has denied claims of a massive data breach, which alleged that the data of 375 million Indian users was up for sale on the dark web, saying that "this is nothing short of a desperate attempt to tarnish Airtel’s reputation by vested interests."
Over 9 Billion eSim-Capable Devices to Be Shipped by 2030 Globally: Report
Global eSIM-capable device shipments are expected to exceed 9 billion units between 2024 and 2030, growing at a 22 percent CAGR during the period, a new report showed on Friday.
US’ Firefly Aerospace Rocket Launches 8 Small Satellites for NASA
American private aerospace firm Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) rocket, which carried eight CubeSats for NASA.
Ethereum Mailing List Hack Targets Users with Crypto-Draining Scam
Over 35,000 Ethereum community members were exposed to a phishing attack after a threat actor compromised the project's mailing list provider.
Exposing the ‘100% Sure’ Betting Scam: Protect Yourself in 2026
As Euro Cup and Copa America heat up, scammers are exploiting fans with "100% sure" betting tips. Learn to spot and avoid these fraudulent schemes.
WhatsApp is Developing a Personalized AI Avatar Generator
WhatsApp, the widely-used messaging platform owned by Meta, is in the process of developing an innovative feature that will allow users to create personalized AI-generated avatars.
Microsoft Settles Worker Leave Dispute in California for $14 Million
Tech giant Microsoft has reached a settlement of $14 million with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) to resolve allegations of unfair treatment towards employees who took protected leave.
