Malaysia Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI After Concerns Over Sexualised Images
Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok after the tool sparked global criticism for allowing users to create and share sexualised images.
Trump Says He Will Talk to Elon Musk About Restoring Internet Access in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he plans to speak with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where the government has shut down online services during ongoing anti-government protests.
Instagram Fixes Bug That Triggered Unwanted Password Reset Emails
Instagram has confirmed that it has fixed a technical issue that allowed an external party to request password reset emails for some users without authorization.
Time of Day May Determine Heart Surgery Outcomes: Study
Heart surgery that begins late in the morning may raise the risk of cardiovascular deaths when compared to other times of the day, according to a study.
Why YouTube Keeps Asking You to ‘Verify It’s You’ and How to Fix It
YouTube Studio keeps asking you to verify your identity due to browser, cookie, or network issues. This guide explains why it happens and how to fix it fast.
X to Open Source Its Recommendation Algorithm Within Seven Days, Musk Says
Elon Musk said on Saturday that X will make its recommendation algorithm public within the next seven days, including the full code used for both organic posts and advertising.
BreachForums User Database Leaked After Latest Forum Relaunch
The latest version of the BreachForums hacking forum has suffered a data breach, with a database containing hundreds of thousands of user records leaked online.
Microsoft Is Removing Send to Kindle Support From Word Starting in 2026
Microsoft has confirmed that it is retiring the Send to Kindle feature in Microsoft Word, a tool that allowed users to send documents directly to their Kindle library.
Fake Instagram Password Reset Requests Are Spreading Through Gmail
Many users say they received password reset messages they never requested, raising concerns about a new phishing campaign targeting Instagram accounts.
Yoga Aids Speedy Opioid Withdrawal Recovery, Improves Anxiety, Sleep: Study
Yoga can aid in the speedy recovery of people with opioid withdrawal, as well as improve anxiety, sleep, and pain in them, according to a study.
Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Pornography Concerns
Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s startup xAI, citing risks of AI-generated pornographic and sexualised content.
DeepSeek Reportedly Set to Launch V4 AI Model With Strong Coding Skills
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is expected to release its next-generation AI model, V4, in mid-February, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter.
FCC Approves 7,500 More Starlink Satellites as SpaceX Expands Global Internet Coverage
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX’s request to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
Illinois Man Charged for Hacking Hundreds of Snapchat Accounts to Steal Photos
U.S. prosecutors have charged an Illinois man with running a phishing scheme that allowed him to hack the Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women, steal private images, and sell the content online.
Illinois State Agency Exposes Personal and Health Data of Nearly 700,000 Residents
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has disclosed a major data breach that exposed the personal and health-related information of nearly 700,000 Illinois residents due to incorrect privacy settings on an online mapping platform.
Microsoft Tests New Policy Allowing IT Admins to Uninstall Copilot in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a new policy that gives IT administrators the option to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot assistant from managed Windows 11 devices.
X Sues Music Publishers, Claims DMCA Abuse and Antitrust Pressure
Elon Musk–owned platform X has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major music publishers and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), accusing them of colluding to force industrywide music licensing deals.
xAI Limits Grok Image Tool on X After Backlash Over Explicit Content
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has restricted the image generation feature of its Grok chatbot on the social media platform X, making it available only to paying subscribers.
Microsoft Makes Adding Links in Word Faster Than Ever
Microsoft is making a small but very useful change to Word that will save users time every day. Adding links inside Word documents is now much faster and easier than before.
North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Use Malicious QR Codes to Target U.S. Organizations, FBI Warns
The FBI has issued a flash alert warning that the North Korea–backed hacking group Kimsuky (APT43) is using malicious QR codes in spearphishing campaigns to target organizations across the United States.
