Twitter Fires 30% Of Employees From Its Talent Acquisition Team
Micro-blogging platform Twitter has laid off 30 percent of employees from its talent acquisition team amid the $44 billion takeovers by Elon Musk, the media reported on Friday.
7 Kids Die After Attempting Deadly ‘Blackout Challenge’ On Tiktok
At least seven kids, under the age of 15, have lost their lives owing to the infamous 'blackout challenge' on the Chinese short-video making app TikTok that encourages users to "choke themselves with belts, purse strings, or anything similar until passing out."
Meta Quest Headsets To No Longer Require Facebook Account
Meta has announced that users can now log in to virtual reality (VR) headsets without using their Facebook credentials.
Volkswagen To Invest Over $20 Billion To Build EV Batteries
German automaker Volkswagen will invest $20.38 billion to build electric vehicle (EV) batteries, creating 20,000 jobs and generating more than $20 billion in annual sales.
Musk’s $44 Billion Twitter Deal In Serious Trouble: Report
Elon Musk's offer to buy the microblogging platform Twitter for $44 billion is in serious trouble, media reports say.
Apple Plans To Unveil ‘Extreme Sports’ Watch With Larger Screen
Apple is planning to launch an "extreme sports" version of the Apple Watch this year with a larger screen, media report says.
Samsung Estimates $11 Billion In Q2 Profit Riding On-Chip Biz
Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it is likely to report its best second-quarter earnings in four years on the back of solid chip demand.
Meta Open Sources Early-Stage AI Translation Tool
Tech giant Meta has created a single artificial intelligence (AI)-based model capable of translating across 200 different languages, including many not supported by current commercial tools.
Tougher Penalties For ‘Online Insults’ In Japan
As part of Japan's efforts to combat cyberbullying, a prison sentence of up to one year and additional harsher penalties for online insults went into force on Thursday.
Apple Lockdown Mode To Safeguard High-Profile Users From Govt Spyware
Tech giant Apple has previewed an extreme level of security that offers specialized additional protection to high-profile users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyber attacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.
Marriott Hotel Suffers Another Data Breach, 20GB Data Stolen
Marriott International has confirmed that it has been hit by yet another data breach that exposed staff and customer information.
Tiktok To Restrict Livestreams To Viewers Who Are 18 Years And Above
Chinese short-video making app TikTok is reportedly restricting live streams to viewers who are 18 years of age and above, to prevent minors from encountering adult content.
Meta Sues Chinese Firm For Scraping Data From Facebook & Instagram
Meta has sued Octopus, a US subsidiary of a Chinese high-tech enterprise, and a Turkish individual for scraping data from Facebook, Instagram, and other big tech platforms.
It’s Not Only You, Facebook Is Down Globally!
Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger all appear to have gone down today, with users worldwide complaining of issues.
HackerOne Fires Employee Who Stole Bug Reports To Make Money Elsewhere
HackerOne has revealed that one of its employees took bug reports submitted by external researchers for personal gain by submitting those on other bounty platforms.
Twitter, Instagram Remove Accounts Of Suspect In US Shooting: Report
Social media sites, including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord, have moved quickly to remove accounts that appeared to belong to Robert Crimo III, a person of interest in the Chicago suburb shooting in the US.
Tesla Cars Can Now Scan For Potholes To Avoid Damage
Tesla has confirmed that its vehicles can now scan for rough roads, like potholes, to help avoid them damaging the vehicles by adjusting the suspension.
Apple Watch Series 8 Likely To Have Larger Display
Apple may unveil the Apple Watch Series 8 with a bigger 1.99-inch display.
AstraLocker Ransomware Releases Free Decryptors For Its Victims
AstroLocker ransomware has shut down its operation and plans to switch to cryptojacking.
Hacker Claims To Have Stolen 1 Billion Records Of Chinese Citizens From Police
A hacker has claimed to have procured a trove of personal information from the Shanghai police on one billion Chinese citizens.
