Meta Shuts Down Facebook Messenger Desktop App for Mac and Windows
Meta has officially discontinued the Facebook Messenger desktop app for Mac and Windows as of December 15, 2025.
Meta Expands Threads Communities, Adding New Topics and Features
Meta announced on Monday that it is expanding the number of topics available through Threads’ Communities feature, a move that could draw users away from platforms like Reddit and X.
GNOME Bans AI-Generated Extensions From Its Official Store
The GNOME Shell Extensions (EGO) store has updated its review guidelines to explicitly ban AI-generated extensions, according to reports from It’s FOSS and Phoronix.
Apple TV for Android Gains Google Cast Support
Android users can now more easily watch Apple TV content on their televisions, as Apple has added Google Cast support to the Android version of the Apple TV app.
iOS 26.3 Introduces Notification Forwarding to Third-Party Devices
Apple has introduced a new Notification Forwarding feature in iOS 16.3, enabling iPhone notifications to be forwarded to third-party devices, such as smartwatches.
Google to Shut Down Dark Web Monitoring Feature in 2026
Google has informed users that it will discontinue its Dark Web Report feature, an opt-in service that alerted users when their personal information appeared on the dark web.
French Interior Ministry Hit by Cyberattack on Email Systems
France’s Interior Minister confirmed on Friday that the Ministry of the Interior was affected by a cyberattack that compromised its email servers.
Starlink and Chinese Satellites Nearly Collided in Low Earth Orbit
A potentially dangerous collision in space was narrowly avoided last week after a newly launched Chinese satellite passed within just a few hundred meters of a Starlink satellite in low Earth orbit.
What Can You Learn From Your Family Member Welcoming A Child Into The World?
Watching a loved one become a parent offers a rare perspective on patience, priorities, resilience, and relationships that quietly reshapes how you see life.
Bondi Beach Hero Identified as Ahmed al Ahmed After Disarming Gunman
A bystander who bravely wrestled a gun away from one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach shooting has been identified as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed.
PayPal Subscription Feature Exploited to Send Fake Purchase Emails
A new email scam is abusing PayPal’s subscription system to send fake purchase alerts through real PayPal emails.
Grok AI Shared False Information After Bondi Beach Shooting
Grok, the AI chatbot created by Elon Musk’s company xAI and used on the social media platform X, spread several false claims after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
Russian Administrator Secures Temporary Freeze on €110 Million of Google Assets in France
The administrator of Google’s now-defunct Russian business has obtained a temporary freeze on approximately €110 million ($129 million) worth of Alphabet-owned assets in France, according to official orders reviewed by Reuters.
How to Lock Down Your Google Account With 10 Minute Security Hardening
Lock down your Google Account in about 10 minutes with simple security steps like 2 Step Verification, device cleanup, recovery options, and third party access review.
Spain Confirms First Human-to-Human Transmission of Mpox Clade 1b Outside Africa
Mpox is a viral disease that spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, causing symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, and skin lesions.
Apple Issues Emergency Security Updates After Sophisticated Zero Day Attacks
Apple has issued emergency security updates after confirming that two previously unknown software flaws were exploited in highly targeted attacks against iPhone and iPad users.
Data Breach at 700Credit Exposes Personal Information of 5.6 Million People
A major data breach at credit check company 700Credit has exposed the personal information of at least 5.6 million people across the United States.
Apple and Google Release Urgent Security Updates After Sophisticated Hacking Campaign
Apple and Google have rolled out multiple software updates after discovering a hacking campaign that targeted an unknown number of users across their platforms.
Google Translate Update Adds Live Speech Translation for Any Headphones
Google has released a new update to Google Translate that allows live speech translation through any headphones, not just Pixel Buds.
Hollywood Director Carl Erik Rinsch Convicted for Scamming Netflix Out of 11 Million Dollars
Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch has been found guilty of scamming Netflix out of 11 million dollars, according to a verdict delivered by a New York jury.
