OpenAI Fires Employee Over Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
OpenAI has fired an employee for allegedly using confidential company information to place trades on prediction markets, according to a report confirmed to Wired.
ChatGPT Hits 900 Million Weekly Users, OpenAI Nears 1 Billion Mark
ChatGPT is getting closer to the 1 billion user milestone. OpenAI announced on Friday that its AI chatbot now has 900 million weekly active users worldwide.
NASA Delays Moon Landing to 2028, Artemis III Will No Longer Land
NASA has officially pushed back its plan to land astronauts on the Moon.
Firefox Adds AI Controls So Users Can Turn Off AI Features
Firefox is rolling out a new update that gives users more control over artificial intelligence features in the browser.
Exposed Google API Keys Could Allow Hackers To Access Gemini And Rack Up Huge Bills
Security researchers have discovered that thousands of Google API keys publicly exposed in website code could be abused to access the Gemini AI assistant and potentially retrieve private data.
Threads Tests New DM Shortcut To Make Messaging Easier
Threads is testing a new feature that makes it quicker to start private conversations.
HBO Max Expands Password Sharing Crackdown Worldwide In 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery announced during a recent earnings call that the company plans to begin a global expansion of its password-sharing enforcement in 2026.
Smart Ways Parents Can Protect Kids From Dangerous Online Content
Learn simple and practical ways to protect kids from harmful online content and create a safer, healthier digital environment at home.
UFP Technologies Reports Cybersecurity Breach That Compromised IT Systems And Data
UFP Technologies, a U.S.-based medical device manufacturer, has revealed that a recent cybersecurity incident compromised parts of its IT systems and led to data theft.
South Korea Fines Coupang 2.19 Billion Won Over Unfair Supplier Practices
South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined e-commerce giant Coupang 2.19 billion won, or about 1.54 million dollars, for unfair business practices that pressured suppliers and violated retail trade laws.
Chinese Hackers Used Google Sheets To Hide Global Espionage Attacks
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, along with Mandiant and other partners, has stopped a large global espionage campaign linked to a suspected Chinese threat actor.
UK Regulator Fines Reddit £14.47 Million Over Children’s Data Failures
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Reddit £14.47 million, more than $19.5 million, for collecting and using personal data from children under 13 without proper safeguards.
US Sanctions Zero Day Brokers Tied To Russian Government
The US government has imposed sanctions on two companies accused of buying and reselling zero-day exploits, along with their founders and associates, citing national security concerns.
CarGurus Data Breach Exposes 12.5 Million Customer Accounts
CarGurus has suffered a major data breach that exposed the personal information of around 12.5 million users.
Instagram Expands To Google TV With Reels On The Big Screen
Instagram is now available on Google TV devices in the United States, expanding its push into living room screens.
Court Dismisses xAI Trade Secrets Case Against OpenAI
OpenAI has scored a legal win against Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, in a case involving claims of employee poaching and trade secret theft.
Apple Introduces New Age Verification Tools To Block Underage App Downloads
Apple has announced new age verification features designed to meet growing legal requirements in several countries and US states.
Discord Delays Global Age Verification Rollout After User Backlash
Discord has pushed back its plan to roll out age verification worldwide, saying it will now wait until the second half of 2026 instead of launching next month as first announced.
Mac Mini To Be Made In Houston As Apple Expands US Manufacturing
Apple is bringing Mac mini production to the United States for the first time.
Canva Acquires Cavalry And MangoAI To Expand Creative And Marketing Tools
Canva has announced that it is acquiring two startups, Cavalry and MangoAI, as part of its push to strengthen its creative and marketing capabilities.
