University of Sydney Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Staff and Students
Hackers have gained access to an online coding repository used by the University of Sydney and stolen files containing personal information belonging to staff and students.
ChatGPT Reaches 3 Billion Dollars in Mobile App Spending Worldwide
ChatGPT has reached a major milestone, crossing 3 billion dollars in total consumer spending on mobile devices worldwide.
Instacart to Pay 60 Million Dollars After FTC Says Customers Were Misled
Instacart has agreed to pay 60 million dollars in refunds to settle claims by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that the company misled customers through deceptive advertising and unclear fees.
Google Gemini Adds New Tool to Identify AI Generated Videos
Google is expanding its content transparency features to make it easier for people to identify videos created or edited using artificial intelligence.
Instagram Limits Hashtags to Five Per Post to Reduce Spam
Instagram will now allow a maximum of five hashtags per post.
Meta Builds New AI Models for Images Video and Smarter Coding
Meta is working on a new AI system focused on image and video creation, internally known as Mango.
French Authorities Arrest Ferry Crew Over Suspected Malware Attack
French authorities have arrested two crew members of an Italian passenger ferry after discovering malware that could have allowed remote control of the vessel.
Why Broken QR Codes Still Work (The Smart Tech Behind It)
Broken QR codes work because they are built to survive damage. With error correction, distributed data, and intelligent scanners, QR codes are far more powerful than they appear.
Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Causing RemoteApp Failures in Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue where recent Windows updates are breaking RemoteApp connections in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
How to Write Helpful Posts That Rank Without Being an SEO Expert
Learn how to write helpful blog posts that rank on Google without SEO jargon. Simple steps: topic, structure, clarity, and updates.
ChatGPT Launches App Directory, Moving Closer to an “Everything App”
OpenAI has officially launched a new ChatGPT App Directory, allowing users to browse and use interactive apps directly inside the chatbot.
South Korean Govt to Form Task Force to Handle Coupang Data Breach Case
The government said on Thursday it will form an interagency task force to handle the recent large-scale data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang Corp.
Apple Allows Alternative App Stores on iPhones in Japan Following New Law
Apple is opening iPhones to alternative app stores in Japan to follow new rules aimed at increasing competition in the country’s smartphone market.
Meta Tests Limits on Facebook Link Sharing for Non Paying Users
Meta is testing a new change on Facebook that limits how many links some users can post unless they pay for a Meta Verified subscription.
YouTube Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Oscars Starting in 2029
YouTube will become the exclusive platform to stream the Academy Awards beginning in 2029, marking the end of ABC’s long history as the show’s broadcast home.
Adobe Faces Lawsuit Alleging Use of Pirated Books to Train AI Model
Adobe’s growing investment in artificial intelligence has landed the company in legal trouble, as a new lawsuit alleges it used pirated books to train one of its AI models.
Cisco Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical Zero-Day With No Patch Available
In a security advisory issued on Wednesday, Cisco stated that it discovered an ongoing hacking campaign on December 10 targeting Cisco AsyncOS software, specifically the physical and virtual appliances Cisco Secure Email Gateway, Cisco Secure Email, and Web Manager.
FL Studio Is Getting a Web-Based Version
Image-Line has begun beta testing a web-based version of FL Studio, bringing the popular digital audio workstation to the browser for the first time.
Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jared Isaacman as the new head of NASA, just months after President Donald Trump initially withdrew his nomination before selecting him again in November, according to earlier reporting by CNBC.
Snapchat Launches “Quick Cut” for Fast, Beat-Synced Video Editing
Snap has introduced a new in-app video editing tool called Quick Cut, designed to help Snapchat users quickly turn their saved Memories into beat-synced, ready-to-share videos.
