Microsoft Faces Lawsuit in Australia for Allegedly Misleading Millions Over Copilot Subscription
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of misleading around 2.7 million Australians into paying for its Copilot AI assistant as part of the Microsoft 365 subscription service.
Python Software Foundation Rejects $1.5 Million Grant Over DEI Restrictions
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has decided to withdraw its $1.5 million grant proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) after discovering that the funding terms conflicted with its values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Google Chrome Will Soon Ask Permission Before Visiting Insecure HTTP Websites
Google has announced that starting in October 2026, with the release of Chrome 154, its web browser will begin asking users for permission before connecting to any public website that uses an insecure HTTP connection.
Tata Motors Fixes Major Security Flaws That Exposed Customer and Company Data
Indian automaker Tata Motors has resolved several security issues that exposed sensitive company and customer data online.
Hidden Google Maps Features You Probably Never Knew About
Discover hidden Google Maps features like offline maps, air quality tracking, and live sharing that make your trips smarter and easier every day.
OpenAI Offers Free One-Year ChatGPT Go Plan to Users in India Starting November 4
OpenAI announced that it will offer its ChatGPT Go plan free for one year to users in India who sign up during a limited-time promotion beginning November 4.
PayPal to Enable Direct Shopping in ChatGPT Starting in 2026
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will let users make purchases directly inside ChatGPT starting in 2026.
Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, an AI Encyclopedia to Rival Wikipedia
Elon Musk has introduced a new online encyclopedia called Grokipedia, which he claims will challenge what he calls Wikipedia’s “woke” bias.
Microsoft Lets IT Admins Remove Pre-Installed Store Apps on Windows 11 Enterprise and Education
Microsoft has introduced a new app management policy that allows IT administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps (also known as in-box apps) from Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 and Windows 11 Education 25H2 devices.
Google Denies Massive Gmail Data Breach After False Reports Spread Online
Google has once again denied claims of a massive Gmail data breach, following a wave of sensational reports over the weekend that falsely suggested 183 million Gmail accounts had been compromised.
X to Retire Twitter.com Domain, Users Must Re-Enroll Security Keys Before November 10
X, formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to officially retire the Twitter.com domain.
Threads Introduces “Ghost Post” Feature That Disappears After 24 Hours
Threads is rolling out a new feature called the “ghost post”, which automatically archives posts after 24 hours.
Amazon Reportedly Plans to Lay Off Up to 30,000 Corporate Employees
Amazon is reportedly preparing for another major round of layoffs that could affect as many as 30,000 corporate employees, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.
Spotify Launches Redesigned Apple TV App with Video Podcasts and Music Videos
Spotify has rolled out a completely redesigned version of its Apple TV app, rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a faster, smarter, and more visual experience.
AMD Secures $1 Billion Deal with US Department of Energy to Build Two New Supercomputers
AMD has signed a $1 billion agreement with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop two next-generation supercomputers named Lux and Discovery.
Hackers Are Using RedTiger Tool To Steal Discord Accounts And Payment Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that attackers are exploiting the open-source red-team tool RedTiger to create a powerful information-stealing malware that targets Discord users.
Apple Maps Could Start Showing Ads Next Year
Apple Maps users may soon start seeing ads within the app as early as next year, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Instagram Adds Watch History Feature to Help Users Find Previously Viewed Reels
Instagram has rolled out a new “Watch History” feature that lets users revisit Reels they’ve previously watched, bringing it closer in functionality to TikTok, which has had a similar feature for years.
Mozilla to Require Firefox Extension Developers to Disclose Data Collection Practices
Starting in November 2025, Mozilla will require Firefox extension developers to clearly state whether their add-ons collect or share user data with third parties.
LastPass Users Targeted by Phishing Scam Posing as Vault Access Requests
LastPass is warning its customers about a new phishing campaign that tricks users with fake emails claiming someone has requested access to their password vault.
