X Alternative Pebble Shuts Down Amid Tough Competition
The micro-blogging startup Pebble (formerly T2), is shutting down and the company said they have run out of time to make Pebble happen, reports TechCrunch.
Snap Sees $368 Mn Net Loss as Snapchat Reaches 406 Mn Daily Active Users
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, posted a net loss of $368 million for the quarter ended September 30, which is slightly better than the year-ago period but the company is still growing through slow growth.
OSIRIS-REx Brought More Than 60 Grams of Asteroid Sample to Earth: NASA
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx has surpassed its goal of bringing at least 60 grams of rock sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth, the space agency said.
TikTok Tests 15-Minute Video Uploads with Select Users
TikTok Tests 15-Minute Video Uploads with Select Users
Instagram Testing Feed Only for Paid Verified Users
Instagram is testing a feed that will only allow posts from paid verified users.
Amazon Rolls Out Passwordless Sign-ins for Users on iOS and Web
Amazon is rolling out passkey support on browsers and mobile shopping apps (iOS users), making it easier and safer for the customers to access their accounts with passwordless sign-in.
US Regulators Probing Tesla’s Advertised Vehicle Range, Personal Benefits
Tesla is being investigated by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for the advertised range of its TVs and personal decisions.
Spain Arrests Cybercrime Ring Responsible for Stealing Data of 4 Million People
Spanish police have arrested 34 people suspected of being members of a cybercrime ring that stole the personal data of over 4 million people.
Password Manager 1Password Hacked Through Okta Breach
The popular password manager 1Password has disclosed a security incident that was linked to the recent breach at Okta, a company that provides identity and access management services.
Irish Police Data Breach Exposes Records of Seized Vehicles
A data breach at a third-party contractor for the Irish National Police has exposed the records of seized vehicles. The breach, which was discovered in late October 2023, affected over 150,000 vehicles.
Tinder Now Lets Friends, Family Members Play Matchmaker for you Within App
Dating giant Tinder on Monday launched a new feature that lets friends and family play the matchmaker and recommend profiles for a user directly in the app.
Hyundai Motor, PIF to Build $500 Million Car Plant in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Monday it has signed a joint venture deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to build a car assembly plant in the Middle Eastern country.
Japan Launches Probe into Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations: Report
Japan's antitrust commission has launched a probe into Google for allegedly violating the Antimonopoly Act by demanding preferential treatment from smartphone manufacturers for its search services during their initial setup, a media report said on Monday.
Insta’s New Feature Will Let You Turn Photos into Stickers for Reels, Stories
American photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram is testing a new "sticker creation" feature, which will let users turn their photos into custom stickers to use in Reels or Stories.
US Allows Faster 6 GHZ Band to Drive AR-VR Headset Industry
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finally approved the 6 GHz band to a new class of very low-power devices (including AR-VR headsets) that will operate alongside other WiFi-enabled devices.
China Kicks off Probe into iPhone Maker Foxconn: State Media
The Chinese government has reportedly kicked off a probe into Apple manufacturer Foxconn as the regulators investigate the Taiwan-based giant “over tax and land use”.
5 Ways to Spot a Phishing Website
Phishing websites are becoming more sophisticated and difficult to identify, but there are still some key things you can look for to protect yourself. In this blog post, we'll share 5 tips on how to spot a phishing website.
Google Chrome’s New “IP Protection” Feature Will Hide Users’ IP Addresses
Google Chrome is introducing a new feature called "IP Protection" that will hide users' IP addresses from websites. This feature is designed to protect users' privacy and prevent them from being tracked online.
Israel-Hamas War: Verified Users Behind 74% of Most Viral Fake Claims on X
Verified users with Blue badges are the ones spreading the vast majority of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war on X, a new study has claimed.
Google Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million to Female Executive over Gender Discrimination
Google will have to pay $1.1 million to a company executive who filed a complaint against the tech giant for gender-based discrimination, a jury in the US has ruled.
