Mark Zuckerberg Announces Plans to Revive ‘OG Facebook’ in 2025
During the Q4 earnings call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at a strategic shift towards rejuvenating Facebook’s original essence as part of his key objectives for 2025. While specifics were…
DeepSeek Quickly Secures Database After Exposure of Sensitive User Data
Chinese AI company DeepSeek recently addressed a serious security lapse involving an exposed back-end database that leaked sensitive information, including user chat histories and API keys, to the open internet.…
Meta Reports No Impact on Ad Revenue Following Fact-Checking Removal
Meta has announced that its decision to discontinue its fact-checking program has not affected advertiser spending. During the Q4 2024 earnings call, Meta’s CFO, Susan Li, reassured investors of strong…
Elon Musk Announces Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Launch in Austin This June
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday that the company plans to launch a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, using its fleet vehicles in June, continuing his history of…
WordPress Vulnerabilities Used to Spread Malware Across Windows and Mac Devices
Security researchers have discovered that hackers are leveraging outdated versions of WordPress and its plugins to manipulate thousands of websites, aiming to deceive visitors into downloading malware. Simon Wijckmans, the…
Instagram Unveils New Reels Analytics for Creators
Meta continues its pursuit of TikTok creators, particularly following the recent U.S. TikTok ban. Beyond offering substantial bonuses to TikTok creators for publishing Reels, Instagram has unveiled new tools to…
Prime Air Drones Coming to Darlington, U.K
Amazon has announced Darlington, a town in North England, as the location for its first U.K. drone delivery expansion. Amazon had initially planned to expand Prime Air to the U.K.…
DeepSeek AI Model Triggers $1 Trillion Market Sell-Off After Trump’s AI Deal
A Chinese artificial intelligence startup’s latest AI model spooked markets Monday, leaving U.S. and European technology stocks on track for a $1 trillion wipeout, just a week after President Donald…
Bill Gates Criticizes Musk for Political Influence in Europe
Microsoft founder Bill Gates weighed in on his fellow billionaire Elon Musk’s international political ambitions, twice calling the Tesla and SpaceX owner’s support for far-right movements abroad “insane.” Gates on…
DeepSeek Stirs Debate in Silicon Valley with Groundbreaking AI Model
Since the release of DeepSeek’s open version of its reasoning model R1 earlier this week, the tech industry has been abuzz with strong opinions about the company’s achievement and its…
Ethereum Can Evolve Faster Without Sacrificing Its Core Values, Says Paradigm
Ethereum developers could implement more protocol changes to adapt to changing market structures without compromising its core values, according to crypto venture capital firm Paradigm. “We think Ethereum’s core protocol…
Brian Armstrong Calls for Overhaul of Coinbase Token Listing Process
The CEO of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has proposed reevaluating the company’s asset listing process in response to the rapid surge in new token creations.…
Threads Tests Ads in U.S. and Japan for User Feedback
Meta’s Threads, a direct rival to X, announced on Friday that it is now testing ads with select brands in the U.S. and Japan. Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized that…
Tata Acquires 60% Stake in Pegatron’s Indian Operations
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner Pegatron as the conglomerate expands its iPhone-manufacturing capacity in the country. Pegatron’s Role in…
X Achieves Robust Consumer Spending Growth Amid Decline in Daily Active Users
X has witnessed a significant increase in consumer spending despite a decline in daily active users. The platform, which boasted more than 313 million worldwide mobile app monthly active users…
Fitbit Faces $12.25 Million Penalty Over Ionic Smartwatch Burns
Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.25 million penalty to settle issues related to its Ionic smartwatch, which was subject to a recall in March 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product…
Security Researcher Uncovers Hidden Waymo Feature
Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher known for her expertise in uncovering hidden features, recently discovered an unreleased feature in the Waymo app. While waiting for a robotaxi in San…
OpenAI Unveils Operator, an AI Tool with Extended Data Retention Policy
OpenAI has introduced Operator, an advanced AI agent tool, now available as part of its ChatGPT Pro plan, which costs $200 per month. The company announced the release of Operator…
AST SpaceMobile Embarks on Satellite Testing with AT&T Phones After FCC Approval
AST SpaceMobile has received the green light to commence testing its BlueBird satellites with AT&T phones across the United States. This marks a significant development in its mission to deliver…
Chinese Hacking Group PlushDemon Exploits VPN Website in Espionage Attack
In a sophisticated cyberespionage operation, the Chinese hacking group PlushDemon has compromised the website of South Korean VPN provider IPany, distributing malware to unsuspecting users. ESET, a leading cybersecurity firm,…