UK Considers Dropping Plan for Backdoor Access to Encrypted Apple Data
The UK is facing intense pressure from US officials to abandon its efforts to create a backdoor into encrypted iCloud storage and backups, according to a report by the Financial…
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Confirms $44M Stolen in Hack
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has revealed that one of its internal operational accounts was compromised in a recent hack, resulting in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency. Incident Involved…
Spyware Exploits Starlink Name to Deceive Iranians Seeking Unfiltered Internet
Cybersecurity firm Lookout has identified an Android-based spyware program impersonating the Starlink brand to trick internet users in Iran into installing malicious software. Spyware Linked to Iranian State-Sponsored Group MuddyWater…
Musk’s X Refuses to Provide Data in ‘Politically Motivated’ French Probe
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has denied allegations from French authorities accusing it of data manipulation amid an ongoing criminal investigation. The company also stated it will not comply…
Apple’s New iPad Pro Could Fix an Old Camera Issue with a Simple Solution
Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro is reportedly set to include a second selfie camera, enhancing its video call capabilities and user experience. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro…
United Airlines Says Starlink Interference Issue Is ‘Nearly Resolved’
United Airlines passengers will soon enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink once again, following a resolution of a static interference problem that temporarily disrupted the satellite internet service. During a…
DuckDuckGo Adds Option to Hide AI-Generated Images in Search Results
Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo is launching a new setting that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results. This move comes in response to user feedback, highlighting how…
YouTube TV Reportedly Offers Big Discounts to Win Back NFL Sunday Ticket Users
Although the NFL regular season officially begins in September, some former NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers are getting an early chance to re-subscribe through YouTube TV — with discounts available before…
Netflix Employs AI Effects for First Time to Reduce Costs
Netflix has revealed it has employed generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one of its original TV shows for the first time. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of…
OpenAI Introduces General Purpose Agent in ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a new general-purpose AI agent within ChatGPT, designed to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks on behalf of users. This AI agent can automatically manage calendars,…
Twitch Ventures into Vertical Video Streaming
Livestreaming giant Twitch, owned by Amazon, has started testing vertical video streams with a small group of creators, marking its first step into the vertical video space. This move was…
Amazon Continues Layoffs with Job Cuts in Cloud Computing Unit
Amazon confirmed Thursday that it is reducing staff within its cloud computing branch, Amazon Web Services (AWS), following a review to sharpen organizational priorities. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said the…
Google Pixel 10 Official Launch Date Announced
Google has officially announced the launch date for its Pixel 10 series. The company sent media invitations for the Made by Google event scheduled for August 20, where it will…
Roblox Launches New Teen Safeguards Featuring Age Estimation Technology
Roblox announced Thursday that it is rolling out enhanced safety measures for users aged 13 to 18. The company is launching “Trusted Connections,” which allows teens to connect more freely…
TikTok Simplifies Finding Songs on Musician Profiles
TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms for discovering new music. When a musician’s song goes viral on TikTok, it often leads to a noticeable rise in followers…
Meta Threads Trials Facebook Account Sign-Ups to Replace Instagram Exclusivity
Meta is testing a new way to create accounts on Threads, which will require users to authenticate using their Facebook profiles. This approach aims to base Threads profiles on existing…
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Will Run on Google Cloud
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it plans to use Google’s cloud infrastructure to support its ChatGPT artificial intelligence assistant. This move comes as OpenAI seeks additional computing capacity to handle growing…