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Bluesky Beta Now Lets Users Upload Videos Up to 10 Minutes
Bluesky has started rolling out a beta update that allows users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long, while also improving upload speed and progress tracking.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Begins Testing On-Device Scam Alert Feature
WhatsApp has started testing a new optional Scam Alert feature that uses on-device machine learning to identify potential scam messages and warn users before they engage with scammers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
1 min read
GeForce NOW Gets Native Linux App, Better Frame Generation and Nine New Games
GeForce NOW is getting several upgrades for the back-to-school season, including a native Linux app, improved cloud Frame Generation, better performance for demanding games, and nine new titles.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreaming Over Child Safety Concerns
Brazil's ANPD has ordered Discord to suspend its Go Live livestreaming feature, saying the platform failed to adequately protect children and teenagers from harmful content.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
1 min read
Facebook Launches AI-Powered Creator Studio App for Creators
Facebook has launched a standalone Creator Studio app for iOS, bringing AI-powered recommendations, performance insights and comment tools to help creators manage and grow their audiences.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Google Photos Finally Fixes Annoying Drag-to-Select Bug
Google Photos has finally fixed a frustrating bug that prevented users from selecting multiple photos and videos by dragging their finger across them.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
OpenAI has finally brought ChatGPT to Linux desktops with the launch of an official ChatGPT app for the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Cyber for Advanced Security Research
OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called GPT-5.6 Cyber, designed specifically for cybersecurity work such as vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Raises Monetization Requirements for New Creators
Starting February 1, new creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours during the previous 12 months or 20 million qualified Shorts views within 90 days to become eligible for YouTube's monetization program.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Can Now Help You Find and Book Restaurant Tables
ChatGPT is making restaurant planning easier by helping users find and book tables directly through its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Adds a Username Field When Saving New Contacts
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out usernames more widely by adding a new username field to the contact creation screen on Android and iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific People
The platform now lets you hide reposts from specific people, which could be useful if someone you follow frequently reposts content that you are not interested in seeing.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
1 min read
Google Play Adds Venmo as a New Payment Option
Google is adding Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, giving users in the U.S. another way to pay for apps, games, in-app purchases, add-ons, and other digital content.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2026
1 min read
𝕏 Surpasses Reddit to Become the World’s 6th Most-Visited Website
𝕏.com has overtaken Reddit in global website traffic, according to data from Similarweb.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2026
1 min read
X Is Replacing Its Creator Revenue Program With Original Content Rewards
X is ending its current revenue-sharing program for content creators and replacing it with a new system called Original Content Rewards.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Warns Upcoming Astra Model Could Have Critical Cybersecurity Capabilities
OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model has shown major improvements in agentic coding and cybersecurity, raising concerns that the system could potentially reach the company’s highest level of cyber capability.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
3 min read
Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare has entered the browser space with Kitesurf, but unlike traditional browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, its new browser is designed specifically for AI agents rather than human users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2026
2 min read
Meta Faces Nearly $1 Billion Penalty After Court Links Platforms to Teen Mental Health Crisis
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million after a New Mexico court ruled that the company's social media platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis in the state.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
Google Wallet Adds Parental Controls to Help Kids Learn Money Management
Google Wallet now lets parents manage spending, set limits, and monitor purchases for children under 18 in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
2 min read
TikTok Cuts 250 Jobs, Closes Nashville Office Amid AI Moderation Shift
TikTok is laying off 250 employees and shutting its Nashville office as the company streamlines operations and expands AI-powered content moderation.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2026
1 min read
