Meta Removes 19 Million Pieces of Bad Content from Facebook and Instagram in India
Meta said that it took down over 14 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over five million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in August.
LinkedIn Bets Big on AI to Help Recruiters Find Suitable Candidates
Global professional networking platform LinkedIn, which has close to 1 billion users, on Tuesday, introduced a new recruiter platform powered by generative AI to help companies find the right candidates from the talent pool on the platform.
Spotify May Be Working on AI-Generated Playlists Created with Prompts
Spotify is reportedly developing another way to incorporate AI into its app after successfully launching an AI-powered DJ feature and adding support for AI-translated podcasts.
X Testing Game Streaming, Live Shopping Features
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is testing video game streaming and live shopping features on the micro-blogging platform.
Apple Stops Offering Customer Support on Musk’s X
Apple is no longer providing customer support on Elon Musk-run X Corp (formerly Twitter) and is now redirecting customers to its own website.
Microsoft Defender Gives Tor Browser the Green Light
Microsoft Defender, the built-in antivirus software on Windows computers, is no longer flagging the Tor Browser as malware.
FBI Warns of ‘Phantom Hacker’ Scams Targeting Seniors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public of a recent nationwide increase in "Phantom Hacker" scams, significantly impacting senior citizens.
Motel One Data Breach Exposes Customers’ Info, Credit Cards
Motel One, a German hotel chain, has disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack.
Elon Musk’s X Sued for Trademark Infringement
Tech billionaire Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter), was sued in federal court in Florida by a legal-marketing company that claims the social media giant's new name infringes its trademark incorporating the letter "X."
10 Common Credit Card Scams and How To Avoid Them
Credit card scams are all around us, from government imposters to sweepstake schemes. Here are 10 of the most common credit card scams to be aware of.
Google Launches Chromebook Plus with AI Capabilities
Google launched a new category of Chromebooks that offer double the performance, built-in Google apps, and powerful AI capabilities.
YouTube Testing a Slight Mobile App Redesign for Android Users
YouTube is testing a redesign in the mobile Android app that removes the “Library” tab from the bottom of the app.
Tesla Launches Updated Model Y Ev in China at Same Starting Price
Tesla has launched a new Model Y electric car in China with updated design and performance tweaks at the same starting price of about 263,900 yuan ($37,000).
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Redefine Audio Experience On-The-Go
AirPods Pro has transformed the experience of listening to music on the go in its smallest yet most powerful form factor and the 2nd generation of the device now brings additional features, like up to double the Active Noise Cancellation of its predecessor, an advanced...
Amazon Accidentally Sends Gift Card Emails to Customers
Amazon customers received a series of false email confirmations on October 1, 2023, thanking them for their purchases of Google Play, Mastercard, and Hotels.com gift cards. However, many customers had never made these purchases.
NASA’s Perseverance Spots Dust-Filled Martian Whirlwind
NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted a dust-filled whirlwind on Mars.
Samsung Likely to Narrow Chip Losses in Q3 Due to Production Cuts
Samsung Electronics is expected to reduce its chip deficit in the third quarter, thanks largely to a continued cut in its chip output, according to analysts.
WhatsApp Plans to Replace Green Checkmark with Blue One for Verified Channels
WhatsApp is reportedly planning to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels on Android. According to WABetaInfo, the change will also apply to verified businesses.
iPhone 15 Overheating Issues Traced to Software Bugs
Apple has identified the issues causing overheating in the iPhone 15.
Netflix Ends Subscriber-Based DVD Rental Service
Netflix has ended its subscriber-based DVD rental service after mailing its final DVD rentals on September 29.
