Signal Launches In-App Sustainer Program To Accept Donations From Users
The privacy-focused messaging app Signal has launched a new feature that allows users to make donations within the app.
Planned Parenthood LA Data Breach Exposes 400k Patients Personal Info
A threat actor has gained access to nearly 400k patients' personal info of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles in October, the reproductive healthcare provider said Wednesday.
Russian Internet Watchdog Banned Six More VPN Products
Russia’s internet watchdog, ‘Roskomnadzor’, has announced the ban of six more VPN products, bringing the total number to 15.
Twitter Removes 3,465 State-Linked Accounts Spreading Government Propoganda
The microblogging site Twitter has removed 3,465 accounts linked to governments of six countries running manipulation or spam campaigns.
Del Rio Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Possession Of Child Pornography
A Del Rio man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing over 1,000 images of child pornography.
Apple May Add iPhone 6 Plus To Its Vintage Product List Soon
Apple is reportedly planning to add iPhone 6 Plus to its list of vintage and obsolete products on December 31, limiting the support options that owners have.
Qualcomm Unveils New Chip For Windows PCs
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform as a successor of the 8cx Gen 2 model that was launched last year.
Kwong Yau Lam Sentenced for Selling Illegal Products Claiming to Protect Against Viruses
United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Kwong Yau Lam, age 67, a citizen of Hong Kong and U.S. permanent resident of Guam, was sentenced in the U.S.
Pekin Man Sentenced For Possession Of Methamphetamine With Intent To Distribute
A Pekin, Illinois, man, Daniel W. Dawe, 48, of the 1600 block of Crescent Drive has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in the Bureau of Prisons, to be followed by 8 years of supervised release for possession of methamphetamine with the intent...
WhatsApp Banned Over 2 Million Accounts In India In October
WhatsApp has banned over two million accounts in India in October in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021.
Facebook Removes Block On Searches For Kyle Rittenhouse
Meta-owned social media giant Facebook has removed a block on searches for the name Kyle Rittenhouse that it had put into place following his arrest for an August 2020 shooting in Wisconsin that left two people dead and a third seriously injured. Last month, a...
Russian Man Sentenced For Providing ‘Bulletproof Hosting’ For Cybercriminals
A Russian man was sentenced for providing “bulletproof hosting” services, which were used by cybercriminals between 2009 to 2015 to distribute malware and attack financial institutions and victims throughout the United States.
Consumers Spent $34 Billion Online In One Holiday Week In US
US consumers spent a total of $33.9 billion online, from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, down 1.4 percent (on-year) as Black Friday dipped 1.3 percent at $8.9 billion vs $9 billion last year while Thanksgiving Day online sales stayed flat at $5.1 billion.
Twitter Launches Dedicated Search Prompt For HIV
Twitter on Wednesday expanded its #ThereIsHelp notification service with a dedicated search prompt for HIV-related information.
Apple Launches New Limited-edition Beats Studio Buds
Tech giant Apple-owned audio accessories manufacturer Beats has launched a new limited-edition Beats Studio Buds in collaboration with clothing store Union.
Twitter Bans Sharing Of Images And Videos Without People’s Consent
The microblogging site Twitter has announced to ban sharing of private media, such as photos and videos, without permission from the individuals that are shown in those images.
Qualcomm Unveils ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’ Mobile Platform
Qualcomm has introduced its latest premium 5G mobile platform -- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 -- to transform the next generation of flagship devices.
BBC iPlayer Arrives On PS5 With 4K Support
The BBC is finally bringing its iPlayer app to the PS5 in the UK today.
NASA Delays Spacewalk Due To Threat Of Space Debris
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has postponed a spacewalk scheduled to occur outside the International Space Station, after getting word of a possible safety threat from some nearby space debris.
Samsung Introduces 3 New Logic Solutions To Power The Next Generation Of Automobiles
Samsung introduced three of its latest automotive chip solutions; the Exynos Auto T5123 for 5G connectivity, the Exynos Auto V7 for comprehensive in-vehicle infotainment systems, and the ASIL-B certified S2VPS01 power management IC (PMIC) for the Auto V series.
