WhatsApp Working on Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new secret code feature for locked chats on Android to some beta testers.
Apple Watch Credited with Saving Life of US Man with Diabetes: Report
A US man with type 1 diabetes has credited his Apple Watch for saving his life after the device called emergency services when he fell unconscious.
Google Creates Free Tool for Small Online Platforms to Tackle Terrorist Content
Google has created a free tool for small, user-created online platforms to deal with terrorist content called Altitude, the free tool is built by Jigsaw -- a unit within Google that tracks extremism, disinformation, and censorship -- and a non-profit group called 'Tech Against Terrorism'.
Webb Telescope Finds Milky Way-like Galaxy in Early Universe
A team of astronomers using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant barred spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way that has been observed to date.
Hackers Steal $114 Million from Crypto Exchange Poloniex
Hackers have stolen $114 million from cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, after its “hot wallets” were drained by cyber-criminals.
International Space Station Yet Again Dodges Orbital Debris: Report
The International Space Station (ISS) has again dodged orbital debris, and this was hours before the arrival of a cargo ship, according to a media report.
Personal Data of Almost Entire Population of US State of Maine Hacked
The State announced that its systems were breached after cyber-criminals exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer tool and accessed the personal information of about 1.3 million people.
Qualcomm Terminates Satellite SOS for Android Feature with Iridium
Qualcomm is ending its partnership with satellite provider Iridium to provide satellite SOS feature for Android devices, the way Apple provides on its latest iPhones.
Musk Strives to Spot Smaller X Accounts & Posts Outside of Popular Networks
Elon Musk has announced plans to roll out a "major update" to the recommendation algorithm on X that will spot smaller accounts and posts outside of popular networks.
Meta to Let Users Shop Products from Amazon on FB, Instagram
Facebook parent company Meta has teamed up with Amazon to make it easy for users to shop Amazon products directly from Facebook and Instagram.
How Business Can Deter Theft & Vandalism Proactively
This comprehensive guide explores strategies that businesses can adopt to mitigate the risks of theft and vandalism. From advanced access control systems to AI-enhanced surveillance and community engagement, these proactive measures not only protect assets but also foster safer environments.
Apple Pays $25 Million to Settle US Immigration Hiring Discrimination Case
Tech giant Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a US Department of Justice investigation into allegations that the company discriminated against American citizens and green card holders in favor of immigrant workers for certain jobs.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Hit by Ransomware Attack
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by assets, was hit by a ransomware attack. The attack reportedly affected some of ICBC's systems, but the bank said that its core banking system was not affected.
Anonymous Sudan Claims Responsibility for DDoS Attack on Cloudflare
The website of Cloudflare was downed by a DDoS attack claimed by Anonymous Sudan.
Europe’s Top Court Advisor Backs $14 Bn Tax Case against Apple: Report
Advocate General Giovanni Pitruzzella, an adviser to Europe's top court, recommended on Thursday that an EU court make a new assessment in the 13 billion euros ($14-billion) tax case against Apple.
ChatGPT Outages Caused by DDoS Attacks, OpenAI Confirms
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has now confirmed that these outages are the result of ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Snap Layoffs Nearly 20 Workers from Its Product Team
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has laid off nearly 20 employees who held product management titles as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining the social messaging company.
Farewell to Omegle: A Chat Platform That Connected Strangers
After 14 years of connecting strangers from across the globe, Omegle, the popular video chat site, has officially shut down its operations.
Google Offered Epic Games $147 Million to Launch Fortnite on Play Store
Google offered a $147 million deal to game developer Epic Games to launch its popular game Fortnite on the Google Play store, the tech giant has told the court.
Samsung to Soon Bring ‘Live Call Translate’ Feature with Latest Galaxy AI Phones
Samsung on Thursday announced that it is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) "Live Call Translate" feature, which it will bring with the latest Galaxy AI phones to give users a personal translator whenever they need it.
