Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Prime Subscription Lawsuit
Amazon agrees to pay $2.5B to settle FTC lawsuit over deceptive Prime sign-ups, including $1.5B in refunds to 35M customers.
Nvidia Open-Sources Audio2Face to Power Realistic 3D Avatar Animations
Nvidia open-sources Audio2Face, its AI tool that turns voice into realistic 3D facial animations for avatars in games, apps, and livestreams.
Archer Health Data Breach Exposes 145,000 Sensitive Medical Records
A massive data breach at California-based Archer Health, Inc. has exposed more than 145,000 sensitive medical files after an unprotected database was discovered online.
Suspected Chinese Hackers Use Brickstorm Malware in Long-Term Espionage Attacks
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers have been linked to long-term espionage operations against U.S. organizations in the technology and legal sectors, according to a new report by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).
UK Police Arrest Man Linked to Ransomware Attack That Disrupted European Airports
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a man in West Sussex in connection with the ransomware attack that disrupted airport operations and caused widespread flight delays across Europe last week.
Google Rolls Out Search Live in the US for Real-Time AI Conversations
Google is officially launching Search Live across the United States, giving users the ability to search by talking to an AI assistant in real-time.
YouTube Adds Option to Hide End Screen Pop-Ups for a Cleaner Viewing Experience
YouTube is rolling out a much-requested update that will let viewers dismiss the pop-up recommendations that appear at the end of videos.
Instagram Reaches 3 Billion Monthly Users
Instagram has officially crossed a new milestone with 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Coming to PlayStation 5 on December 8
Microsoft is bringing another one of its big Xbox titles to PlayStation. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on the PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2025, Sony confirmed during its latest State of Play event.
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 With Major AI and Performance Boosts
Qualcomm has officially announced its latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, designed for next-generation Android flagship smartphones.
5 Myths About VPN and DNS You Should Stop Believing
Discover 5 common myths about VPN and DNS, and learn how to stay truly safe online with facts, not misconceptions.
Spotify Brings Back Integration with Algoriddim’s djay App on Desktop
Spotify Premium subscribers can once again mix and stream music directly through Algoriddim’s djay software on Mac and Windows.
Microsoft Teases Windows XP-Themed Crocs with Clippy and Internet Explorer Charms
Microsoft is leaning into nostalgia with a surprising fashion crossover — limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs.
TikTok Agrees to Strengthen Child Privacy Measures in Canada
Canadian privacy authorities have reached an agreement with TikTok to improve protections for children after a joint investigation found the platform’s current measures inadequate.
European Police Arrest Five in €100 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects linked to a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that stole more than €100 million ($118 million) from over 100 victims.
Cloudflare Mitigates Record-Breaking 22.2 Tbps DDoS Attack
Cloudflare has successfully mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever recorded, peaking at 22.2 terabits per second (Tbps) and 10.6 billion packets per second (Bpps).
SolarWinds Issues Hotfix for Critical Web Help Desk Vulnerability
SolarWinds has released a hotfix for a critical security flaw in its Web Help Desk (WHD) product that allows remote code execution (RCE) without authentication.
Disney+ and Hulu Prices Going Up Again Starting October 21
Disney is raising the prices of its Disney+ and Hulu subscription plans once again, with new rates taking effect on October 21.
Google Expands AI Mode in Search to Spanish-Speaking Users
Google is expanding its AI Mode feature in Search to Spanish-speaking users, bringing its conversational, AI-powered search experience to a broader market.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New In-App Translation Feature for iPhone and Android
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new translation feature for iPhone and Android users that lets you translate messages directly in the app.
