Meta Offers Free Replacements After Software Update Bricks Quest Headsets
Meta is addressing a widespread issue caused by a buggy software update that rendered some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets unusable. Initially, the company faced…
Nvidia Finalizes $700 Million Acquisition of AI Startup Run:ai
Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli startup Run:ai, a company that helps developers optimize AI hardware infrastructure. The deal faced months of regulatory scrutiny, including a…
Volkswagen Data Leak Exposed Location Data for 800,000 Electric Cars
For several months, the personal data and precise locations of 800,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Volkswagen and its associated brands were publicly accessible online due to a significant data leak.…
US Treasury Says China-Linked Hackers Breached Systems in Cyberattack
Hackers linked to the Chinese government breached the US Treasury Department using vulnerabilities in third-party remote management software, marking a significant security incident. As reported by The New York Times,…
US Healthcare Sector Faces Potentially Costly Cybersecurity Overhaul
Healthcare providers across the United States may soon face stricter cybersecurity requirements as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveils proposals aimed at combating ransomware and data breaches…
YouTube is Testing a Floating Play Something Button to Pick Videos For You
YouTube is testing a floating “Play Something” button that picks a random video for users. Spotted by 9to5Google in the Android app, the feature resembles Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button…
Nvidia Is Betting Big on Robotics, and Jetson Thor Is Its Next Move
Nvidia is leaning into robotics as it looks to expand beyond its dominant AI chip business. The company plans to launch Jetson Thor, a new compact computer designed for humanoid…
Tesla Explores HBM4 Chips from Samsung and SK Hynix for Its Dojo Supercomputer
Tesla is diving into the next frontier of AI hardware, exploring HBM4 memory chips from South Korean giants Samsung and SK Hynix to supercharge its custom-built Dojo supercomputer. According to…
Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Every Portable Device in the EU Now Requires USB-C Ports
The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable devices. Starting now, any new smartphones, tablets, headphones, gaming consoles, and…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Looming TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to put the brakes on a looming TikTok ban. Without intervention, ByteDance, the app’s Chinese owner, must sell TikTok or see it…
OpenAI Announces Plan to Become Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has confirmed its plans to restructure as a for-profit entity, officially announcing a transition that has been the subject of speculation for months. The company says it will transform…
Apple Teases Mystery Event for Apple TV+ on January 4–5
Apple has teased an upcoming Apple TV+ event set for January 4 and 5, as reported by MacRumors. In a series of social media posts, the company encouraged viewers to…
Spotify Denies Drake’s Claims of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Streams
Spotify has responded sharply to legal claims by Drake, who alleged the streaming platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The platform dismissed…
Hertz Offers Renters a Chance to Buy Their EVs
Hertz has begun contacting electric vehicle (EV) renters with offers to purchase their rental cars at prices reflecting its used car sales program. Renters of vehicles such as the Tesla…
Lyft Challenges San Francisco Over $100 Million Tax Dispute
Lyft has accused San Francisco of overcharging $100 million in taxes between 2019 and 2023, claiming the city miscalculated its gross receipts by including driver compensation as part of the…
OpenAI Services Face Second Major Outage in December
OpenAI experienced its second major service outage this December, impacting ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API. The outage began on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT and persisted for over four…
Bluesky Launches Trending Topics in Test Phase
Bluesky has begun testing a trending topics feature on its platform, providing users a glimpse into popular discussions. The feature, introduced on Christmas, is available globally on both the desktop…
Apple Takes a Stand in Google’s Antitrust Battle Over $20 Billion Search Engine Deal
Apple has stepped into Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial, aiming to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreement with the search giant, according to Reuters. This arrangement ensures Google remains the default search…