Microsoft Adds New AI Features to Notepad and Paint for Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features to Notepad and Paint with the latest updates for Windows 11 Insiders, further expanding AI integration across its built-in apps.
curl Ends HackerOne Bug Bounty Program After Flood of AI-Generated Reports
The developers of curl have announced they are shutting down the project’s HackerOne bug bounty program at the end of January 2026, citing an overwhelming rise in low-quality and AI-generated vulnerability reports.
Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Access to Emails, Files, and Cloud Services
Microsoft is facing an ongoing outage that is preventing many enterprise customers from accessing key Microsoft 365 services, including emails, files, meetings, and administrative tools.
Vimeo Begins Layoffs Following Acquisition by Bending Spoons
Vimeo has started laying off employees across its global workforce, according to a report from Business Insider.
Google Brings Personal Intelligence to AI Mode Search Using Gmail and Photos
Google is expanding its AI-powered Search experience by allowing AI Mode to deliver more personalized responses using data from Gmail and Google Photos.
Microsoft Launches Winapp, a New Command-Line Tool for Windows Developers
Microsoft has released Windows App Development CLI, also known as winapp, in public preview, introducing a new command-line utility designed to simplify app development on Windows.
Intel Reports $600 Million Net Loss as Chip Sales Decline
Intel has reported a $600 million net loss in its Q4 2025 earnings, highlighting continued financial pressure on the chipmaker amid slowing demand and heavy investment in new manufacturing technologies.
What Is a Shadow Ban? Here’s What Social Media Platforms Aren’t Telling You
A shadow ban quietly limits your social media reach without warning, making posts invisible in searches, hashtags, and recommendations.
China’s “Are You Dead?” App Highlights Rising Loneliness Among Young Adults
Amid falling marriage and birth rates and a growing number of people living alone in China, a new mobile app is drawing attention for tackling a sensitive but increasingly common fear: dying alone.
LastPass Warns Users About New Phishing Emails Asking for Vault Backups
LastPass has issued a warning about a new phishing campaign that is targeting its users with fake maintenance emails.
Adobe Acrobat Uses AI to Turn PDF Files Into Podcasts and Presentations
With the latest update, users can now turn PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries, create presentations from documents, and even edit files using simple chat prompts. These features are available through Acrobat Studio, Adobe’s AI-powered document workspace that goes beyond basic PDF viewing.
Meta Expands Ads on Threads Worldwide as Platform Crosses 400 Million Monthly Users
Meta has announced that ads on Threads will begin rolling out to users globally starting next week.
Apple Is Turning Siri Into a Smarter AI Chatbot Across iPhone iPad and Mac
Apple is reportedly preparing a major upgrade to Siri that will transform the voice assistant into a full AI chatbot, similar to tools like ChatGPT.
Apple Is Reportedly Working on a Tiny AI Wearable the Size of an AirTag
Apple is reportedly developing a new AI-powered wearable device that could be as small as an AirTag.
ChatGPT Atlas Browser Gets Tab Groups Smarter Search and Page Saving Features
OpenAI has rolled out a new update for its experimental ChatGPT Atlas browser, introducing several practical features designed to enhance everyday browsing.
People Say WordPress Is Insecure But the Reality Tells a Different Story
The claim that WordPress is insecure is one of the most misunderstood ideas on the internet. A platform that powers nearly half of the web and supports governments, global brands, and tech giants cannot be fundamentally unsafe.
Hackers Break Tesla Infotainment System at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026, Win $516,500 in One Day
Security researchers made headlines on the first day of the Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 hacking contest after successfully hacking the Tesla Infotainment System using 37 zero-day vulnerabilities.
OpenAI Promises to Pay for Its Own Energy and Cut Water Use in Data Centers
OpenAI has announced that its future data centers will pay for their own energy needs and work to reduce water usage.
Snap Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Just Before Trial
Snap has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of designing Snapchat in a way that causes addiction and harms mental health.
FTC Moves to Revive Antitrust Case Against Meta Over Instagram and WhatsApp
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to revive its antitrust case against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of illegally strengthening its dominance by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp.
