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Instagram Shifts Strategy to Compete with TikTok Amid Controversial Changes
Instagram has undertaken a series of strategic changes to bolster its position against TikTok, implementing significant modifications to its platform and policies. In a bid to prioritize short-form video content…
Hacker Claims Breach of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Systems
A hacker identified as “IntelBroker” has claimed responsibility for breaching Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) systems, raising concerns over data security. IntelBroker, notorious for previous cyber intrusions, alleges to have accessed…
Elon Musk Under Fire for Controversial Gesture at Trump Inauguration Rally
Elon Musk, the influential entrepreneur and CEO of multiple high-profile companies, sparked controversy following a gesture during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. This incident occurred at the…
Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Controversial Gesture at Trump Rally
Elon Musk has ignited a storm of controversy following his recent appearance at a Trump rally, where he made a gesture resembling the infamous Nazi salute. The incident took place…
Instagram’s “Democrat” Search Glitch Sparks Accusations of Political Bias Against Meta
Some social media users have accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of political bias following the discovery that searches for “Democrats” on the platform yield a “results hidden” message.…
Delaware Judge Sanctions Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg Over Alleged Email Deletion
A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, the former Chief Operating Officer and board member of Meta Platforms, for allegedly deleting emails tied to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. This…
Trump Considers Musk or Ellison for TikTok Takeover as U.S. Deadline Looms
Elon Musk and Larry Ellison have emerged as potential buyers for TikTok, as former President Donald Trump expressed openness to their acquisition of the popular social media platform. This development…
Netflix Boosts Profits and Subscribers, Announces Price Hikes Across Several Countries
Netflix has announced a surge in both profits and subscriber numbers, prompting plans to increase prices in various markets worldwide. Between October and December 2024, the streaming giant saw its…
Employer.com and MrBeast Lead All-Cash Bid to Acquire TikTok Amid Uncertainty
In a bold move to save TikTok, Employer.com, led by CEO Jessie Tinsley, has teamed up with renowned YouTuber MrBeast and other partners to submit an all-cash bid for the…
DeepSeek’s R1 Model Challenges OpenAI with Superior Performance and Affordability
DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese AI lab, has unveiled its latest reasoning model, R1, which claims to outperform OpenAI‘s o1 on select AI benchmarks. The release of R1 marks a significant…
Americans Freed in Taliban Prisoner Swap as Biden’s Term Concludes
In a significant diplomatic development, two Americans detained in Afghanistan have been released in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. This exchange occurred in the final hours of former President…
Cryptocurrency Sentiment Dips as Trump Tokens Crash
In the latest development in the cryptocurrency market, a meme token launched by First Lady Melania Trump has experienced a significant downturn. The token, introduced last week to symbolize the…
OpenAI Prepares to Launch Operator, an Advanced AI Tool
OpenAI‘s upcoming AI tool, Operator, is garnering attention following a leak by software engineer Tibor Blaho. This “agentic” system appears poised to autonomously handle complex tasks like writing code and…
Ford’s BlueCruise Faces Deeper NHTSA Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has intensified its investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving technology by upgrading the inquiry to an engineering analysis. This decision follows two fatal…
Meta’s Shift to Community Notes Sparks Debate Over Fact-Checking Future
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a significant shift in its approach to handling misinformation on its platforms. The company plans to replace its existing fact-checking system…
Surge in App Downloads Following Temporary TikTok Ban
A recent ban on TikTok in the United States from Sunday to Monday sparked a significant shift in the app landscape. This temporary prohibition, stemming from a dispute between the…
Fire at Wisconsin Strip Mall Linked to TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy
A fire erupted in a strip mall in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on the early morning of January 19, drawing attention due to its connection with recent national events. The…
Canada Braces for Trump’s Tariff Threats After Inauguration
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday at the Capitol Rotunda marked the beginning of a presidency that promises significant shifts in U.S. policy and international relations. In his inaugural address, Trump…
X Launches Dedicated Vertical Video Feed Amid TikTok Uncertainty
An immersive new home for videos is rolling out to users in the U.S. today. X made this announcement on Sunday, unveiling a dedicated vertical video feed as part of…
Threads Set to Enhance User Experience with New Music Feature
Meta’s Threads, a rapidly growing microblogging platform, is preparing to roll out an exciting new feature that will allow users to add music to their posts. This functionality, familiar to…