Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Pornography Concerns
Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s startup xAI, citing risks of AI-generated pornographic and sexualised content.
DeepSeek Reportedly Set to Launch V4 AI Model With Strong Coding Skills
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is expected to release its next-generation AI model, V4, in mid-February, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter.
FCC Approves 7,500 More Starlink Satellites as SpaceX Expands Global Internet Coverage
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX’s request to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
Illinois Man Charged for Hacking Hundreds of Snapchat Accounts to Steal Photos
U.S. prosecutors have charged an Illinois man with running a phishing scheme that allowed him to hack the Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women, steal private images, and sell the content online.
Illinois State Agency Exposes Personal and Health Data of Nearly 700,000 Residents
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has disclosed a major data breach that exposed the personal and health-related information of nearly 700,000 Illinois residents due to incorrect privacy settings on an online mapping platform.
Microsoft Tests New Policy Allowing IT Admins to Uninstall Copilot in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a new policy that gives IT administrators the option to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot assistant from managed Windows 11 devices.
X Sues Music Publishers, Claims DMCA Abuse and Antitrust Pressure
Elon Musk–owned platform X has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major music publishers and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), accusing them of colluding to force industrywide music licensing deals.
xAI Limits Grok Image Tool on X After Backlash Over Explicit Content
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has restricted the image generation feature of its Grok chatbot on the social media platform X, making it available only to paying subscribers.
Microsoft Makes Adding Links in Word Faster Than Ever
Microsoft is making a small but very useful change to Word that will save users time every day. Adding links inside Word documents is now much faster and easier than before.
North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Use Malicious QR Codes to Target U.S. Organizations, FBI Warns
The FBI has issued a flash alert warning that the North Korea–backed hacking group Kimsuky (APT43) is using malicious QR codes in spearphishing campaigns to target organizations across the United States.
China-Linked UAT-7290 Hackers Expand Linux Malware Attacks to European Telecoms
A sophisticated China-linked threat actor known as UAT-7290 has expanded its cyber-espionage operations beyond South Asia, now targeting telecommunications providers and organizations in Southeastern Europe, according to a new report from Cisco Talos.
Microsoft to Require MFA for All Microsoft 365 Admin Center Logins Starting February 2026
Microsoft has announced that it will begin fully enforcing multi-factor authentication for everyone who accesses the Microsoft 365 admin center starting next month.
Google Unveils AI Inbox for Gmail With Smart Task Summaries and Writing Help
Google has announced a new AI-powered Inbox for Gmail that aims to make email less overwhelming and more useful.
NASA Delays First Spacewalk of 2026 After Astronaut Medical Issue
NASA has postponed a scheduled spacewalk planned for Thursday after a medical concern involving one of its astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
WhatsApp Introduces New Group Chat Features Including Member Tags and Event Reminders
WhatsApp is rolling out several new features aimed at making group chats more useful and organized.
Spotify Expands Social Features With Real Time Listening and Jam Requests
Spotify is adding more social features to keep users engaged within its app, rather than sharing music on other platforms.
Trump Administration Pulls US Out of Dozens of UN Linked Organizations
The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw the United States from dozens of international organizations, marking a major shift away from global cooperation.
Disney Plus to Launch TikTok Style Vertical Video Feed Later This Year
Disney Plus is preparing to introduce a vertical video feed later this year, as announced during Disney’s Global Tech and Data Showcase for advertisers at CES 2026.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health to Answer Medical Questions in a Secure Space
OpenAI has officially introduced ChatGPT Health, a new feature designed to help users ask health-related questions in a more private and personalized environment.
Elon Musk’s xAI Completes $20 Billion Funding Round with Nvidia Backing
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has announced the completion of a $20 billion funding round from investors including Nvidia, Valor Equity Partners and the Qatar Investment Authority.
