Notepad++ Fixes Flaw That Let Attackers Push Malicious Update Files
Notepad++ has released version 8.8.9 to fix a security issue in its WinGUp update tool after users and researchers reported that the updater was pulling malicious files instead of official update packages.
Fortnite Returns to Google’s Android App Store After Five Years
Fortnite is officially back on the Google Play Store in the United States, five years after it was removed during Epic Games’ fight against major app store policies.
Google Expands Gemini AI Features to Chrome on iPhone and iPad
Google has started rolling out built-in Gemini AI features to Chrome on iOS, giving iPhone and iPad users access to some of the same tools that arrived on the desktop browser earlier this year.
WhatsApp Introduces New Missed Call Messages to Replace Traditional Voicemail
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that aims to make old-style voicemail feel unnecessary.
Disney Accuses Google of Massive Copyright Infringement After OpenAI Deal
Disney has accused Google of violating its copyrights on a massive level, claiming the company’s AI models have been generating content that looks similar to characters from Frozen, Star Wars, Marvel, and other Disney-owned franchises.
ChatGPT Adult Mode Expected to Launch in Early 2026
OpenAI is getting ready to introduce a new “adult mode” in ChatGPT, and the company now has a clearer timeline for the launch.
Amazon Reportedly Developing 1-Hour ‘Rush Pickup’ Service for Faster Store Orders
Amazon is reportedly working on a new “rush” pickup service that would allow customers to collect orders from its stores within an hour, according to Business Insider.
Habits That Can Make or Break You
Habits are actions formed through repetition that end up becoming automatic behaviors. This is because they follow the cycle of trigger, action, and then reward. When an action becomes a habit, it frees up mental energy as the action becomes unconscious and efficient.
ISRO Set to Launch 6.5-Tonne US BlueBird-6 Satellite on December 15
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 satellite of the US on December 15.
Microsoft Fixes File Explorer White Flash Bug in Windows 11 Dark Mode
Microsoft has released a fix for a Windows 11 issue that caused bright white flashes when opening File Explorer in dark mode.
How Google Fixed a New Chrome Zero-Day Bug Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an emergency security update to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in the wild. This marks the eighth zero-day flaw patched in Chrome so far this year.
OpenAI Warns Advanced AI Models Could Pose High Cybersecurity Risks
OpenAI has warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence models could present a “high” cybersecurity risk as their capabilities continue to grow rapidly.
Spiderman Phishing Kit Targets European Banks with Realistic Fake Websites
A new phishing kit called Spiderman is being used by cybercriminals to target customers of several European banks and cryptocurrency services.
Android Introduces Emergency Live Video to Help Responders See Situations in Real Time
The feature, called Emergency Live Video, allows dispatchers to request live video from your phone during an emergency call or text. With one tap, you can start securely streaming from your camera so responders get a clear, real-time view of the situation.
Reddit Begins Testing Gray Checkmark Verification for Select Users
Reddit has started testing a new verification system that gives certain users a gray checkmark next to their username.
Operation Bluebird Tries to Claim Twitter Branding After Alleged Abandonment by X
A new startup called Operation Bluebird is making a bold move to reclaim the old Twitter branding.
Spotify Introduces AI Powered Prompted Playlists for More Personalized Music Choices
The feature, called Prompted Playlists, is launching first in New Zealand and allows listeners to create playlists simply by typing what they want to listen to.
Adobe Brings Photoshop Acrobat and Express Directly Inside ChatGPT
Starting today, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Adobe Express can be used directly inside ChatGPT. This means users can edit photos, adjust PDFs, or create designs simply by describing what they want.
EU Court Slashes Intel’s Antitrust Penalty to €237 Million
EU court cuts Intel’s antitrust fine to €237.1M, reducing the penalty by nearly €140M while upholding abuse-of-dominance findings.
Google Gemini Chosen to Power New US Military AI Platform
The US Department of Defense has introduced a new artificial intelligence platform called GenAI.mil, and Google Cloud’s Gemini will be the first AI system available on it.
