ChatGPT On Track To Reach 700 Million Weekly Users, Says OpenAI
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT is on course to reach a major milestone of 700 million weekly active users, underscoring the platform’s unprecedented growth across both consumer and enterprise segments.
Google’s AI System Detects 20 Security Flaws in Widely Used Software
Google has revealed that its AI-based vulnerability detection tool has uncovered 20 security flaws across several popular open-source and commercial software projects.
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Mastercard Rules Spark Controversy After Adult Games Vanish from Steam
Valve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has confirmed it removed several adult-themed games after receiving warnings from payment processors, warnings that were reportedly linked to Mastercard’s policies.
Apple Reportedly Developing Its Own AI-Powered Answer Engine
Apple is reportedly working on a new AI tool that could compete with ChatGPT and Google Search.
Attackers Exploit Trusted Email Tools to Phish Microsoft 365 Users
Security researchers from Cloudflare have uncovered a sophisticated phishing technique that leverages trusted email protection tools to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.
Musk’s X Must Face Part of Child Pornography Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules
Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) will have to face parts of a lawsuit over its handling of child sexual abuse material, following a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
OpenAI May Launch a Cheaper Paid Plan for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI is reportedly testing a new, more affordable subscription plan for ChatGPT users.
Hacker Contest Offers $1 Million for WhatsApp Exploit
A major cybersecurity competition, Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, is offering a $1 million reward to any researcher who can successfully exploit WhatsApp without any user interaction—a type of vulnerability known as a zero-click exploit.
Google to Shut Down All goo.gl Links by August 2025
Google has announced that it will shut down its old goo.gl link shortener completely by August 25, 2025.
Fujifilm Increases Camera Prices in the US Due to New Tariffs
Fujifilm has increased the prices of many of its popular cameras and lenses in the United States starting August 1.
Tesla Ordered to Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
Tesla has been found partly responsible for a deadly crash involving its Autopilot system. A jury in Florida has ordered the company to pay $243 million in damages to the victims’ families.
Nintendo Increases Prices for Switch Consoles and Accessories
Nintendo is raising the prices of its original Switch products, including the regular Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and some accessories.
What Happens to Your Social Media After You Die?
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Microsoft Expands .NET Bug Bounty Program, Increases Rewards to $40,000
Microsoft has announced major updates to its .NET Bug Bounty Program, expanding its scope and increasing the maximum reward to $40,000 for critical vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET Core.
Apple Reaches 3 Billion iPhones Sold Since 2007
Apple has officially hit a major milestone, selling 3 billion iPhones since the device first launched in 2007.
OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Feature That Made Sensitive Chats Publicly Searchable
OpenAI has decided to remove a controversial feature in ChatGPT that allowed certain conversations to become publicly searchable on the internet.
Payoneer to Close Inactive Receiving Accounts Starting August 30, 2025
Payoneer has announced that it will begin closing inactive receiving accounts that haven’t processed any payments in the last two years.
UK VPN Usage Skyrockets After New Age-Verification Law
The United Kingdom has witnessed an unprecedented surge in VPN usage following the enforcement of a new age-verification law under the Online Safety Act.
Startup Germ Brings Encrypted Messaging to Bluesky
A new startup called Germ is launching encrypted messaging for users of the Bluesky social network.
