Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Over Android User Data Collection
Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of collecting cellular data from Android users without consent, even when apps were closed, location sharing was disabled, and phone screens were locked.
OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o and Multiple Older Models From ChatGPT on February 13
OpenAI has announced that several older AI models will be retired from ChatGPT on February 13, 2026, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini, alongside the previously announced retirement of GPT-5 Instant and Thinking variants.
What Happens Immediately After You Click a Suspicious Link
Clicked a suspicious link by mistake? Learn what happens next and the exact steps you should take immediately to protect your accounts and device.
Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase Hit by Cyberattacks
Several major tech and data platforms, including Bumble, Match Group, and Crunchbase, were recently targeted in cyberattacks, according to a Bloomberg News report.
FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Used by Ransomware Gangs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized the notorious RAMP cybercrime forum, a platform widely used to advertise malware, hacking services, and ransomware operations.
Microsoft Confirms Boot Issues Linked to January Windows 11 Update
Microsoft has confirmed that recent boot failures affecting Windows 11 systems are limited to commercial PCs, following problems with its January 2026 update.
Bluesky Is Testing Live Features to Compete With X
Bluesky is preparing to make its platform feel more real-time and interactive, as it looks to challenge X.
Spotify Paid 11 Billion Dollars in Royalties in 2025 but Artists Still Feel the Squeeze
Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025, marking a $1 billion increase compared to the previous year.
Windows 11 Reaches 1 Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10
Windows 11 has officially crossed 1 billion users, reaching the milestone faster than Windows 10, according to Microsoft. The achievement was confirmed during the company’s fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call.
AI Helps Astronomers Discover Thousands of Strange Objects in Hubble Space Data
Astronomers working with the European Space Agency have used artificial intelligence to uncover a large number of unusual objects hidden deep inside decades of space data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Windows 11 Will Soon Let You Resume Android Apps Directly on Your PC
Microsoft is preparing to make Windows 11 more connected with Android phones by allowing users to continue app activity from their phone directly on their PC.
Google Expands AI Photo Editing to India Australia and Japan
Google has expanded its AI-powered photo editing feature in Google Photos to India, Australia, and Japan, making advanced edits possible using simple text prompts.
Why 32 Bit Systems Disappeared and 64 Bit Became the New Standard
32 bit systems are outdated due to memory limits and poor support. This guide explains why 64 bit systems are faster, safer, and future-ready.
Amazon Layoff Rumors Resurface After Internal AWS Email Leak
An internal email from Amazon’s cloud division has reignited speculation about another major round of layoffs, after the message was reportedly sent by mistake to employees at Amazon Web Services.
Hackers Steal Data From Nearly 30 Million SoundCloud Accounts
Hackers have stolen personal and contact information linked to over 29.8 million user accounts after breaching the systems of SoundCloud, according to disclosures from the company and independent breach investigators.
US Charges 31 More Suspects in ATM Jackpotting Case Linked to Venezuelan Gang
A federal grand jury in Nebraska has charged 31 additional defendants for their alleged roles in a large-scale ATM jackpotting operation tied to the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua.
WinRAR Vulnerability Actively Exploited by State and Criminal Hackers
Multiple threat actors, including state-sponsored groups and financially motivated cybercriminals, are actively exploiting a high-severity WinRAR vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8088, according to new findings from the Google Threat Intelligence Group.
OpenAI Launches Prism, an AI Workspace Built for Scientific Writing
OpenAI has introduced a new scientific workspace called Prism, a web-based tool designed to help researchers write, review, and refine scientific papers using AI.
Amazon Agrees to Over $1 Billion Settlement Over Refund Disputes
Amazon has reached a settlement worth more than $1 billion to resolve allegations that it failed to properly refund customers for returned items, according to court documents first reported by Reuters.
AI “Nudify” Apps Continue to Spread Despite App Store Crackdowns
A new report released this week by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) shows that dozens of AI-powered “nudify” apps are still widely available on major app stores, raising serious concerns about privacy, consent, and platform oversight.
