TikTok Now Allows Parents to View Teen’s Follower Lists and Block Access During Certain Hours
TikTok has announced the rollout of new features aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of teens using the popular app. These updates allow parents to exercise more control over…
Apple’s Upcoming OS Updates to Feature Biggest Design Overhaul in Years
Apple is gearing up to introduce its most significant design overhaul in years with the next set of operating system updates. These changes are set to debut at the Worldwide…
Musk Criticizes EU Leaders While Pledging to Keep Starlink Active in Ukraine
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, finds himself at the center of controversy following a series of tweets concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, Musk tweeted, “Be quiet,…
Manus May Not Be China’s Next DeepSeek Moment
Manus, an “agentic” artificial intelligence platform, launched in preview last week, capturing significant attention in the tech community. Developed by Monica, a Chinese startup, Manus promises to revolutionize human-machine collaboration.…
New Scam Targets Executives with Phony BianLian Ransomware Threats
A new scam has surfaced, targeting corporate executives by impersonating the notorious ransomware group BianLian. The scam involves sending letters to executives, allegedly from the “BianLian Group,” claiming that their…
Reddit’s Automated System Flags “Luigi” as Potentially Violent
Reddit’s automated moderation system has flagged the word “Luigi” as potentially violent. Users across the platform have reported instances where the name “Luigi” triggers a warning tag, instructing them to…
Russian Propaganda Reportedly Manipulates AI Chatbot Responses
NewsGuard has raised alarms over the infiltration of AI chatbot responses by Russian propaganda, attributing this intrusion to the sophisticated techniques employed by the Moscow-based Pravda network. According to a…
Meta developed content censorship system to gain access to China, report claims
Meta, formerly Facebook, is under scrutiny following revelations of its attempts to penetrate the Chinese market using a content censorship tool. The issue came to light in 2015 when anonymous…
Google’s Gemini AI Powers New “Add to Calendar” Feature for Gmail
Google introduces an innovative “Add to calendar” feature in Gmail, now powered by its advanced Gemini AI technology. This new capability allows users to seamlessly add events directly from their…
Elon Musk Attributes X’s Outage to Cyberattack Threat
Elon Musk’s platform, X, experienced a widespread outage on Monday morning, affecting thousands of users, including many in the U.S. After about eight hours of disruptions, Musk took to X…
Meta Expands AI Integration with New Meta AI Widget in WhatsApp
Meta has announced its plans to integrate the Meta AI chatbot, powered by Llama 3 models, into WhatsApp by June 2024. This move marks a significant advancement in Meta’s efforts…
Reddit Introduces Tool to Alert Users If Their Post Violates Subreddit Rules
Reddit recently announced a series of new analytical and moderation tools designed to assist users in optimizing their posts and reaching the right audience. These tools, unveiled on Thursday, aim…
X lets users query Grok directly by mentioning it in replies
Grok, an AI-powered chatbot, is becoming increasingly accessible to users through a variety of platforms and features. Developed by xAI, Grok can now be accessed via a standalone app on…
FAA Suspends Flights to Florida Airports Following SpaceX Rocket Test Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed flight restrictions on several airports in Florida following a mishap during SpaceX’s eighth test flight of its Starship rocket. The incident occurred on Thursday…
Malicious Ads on Pirated Video Sites Infected Nearly 1 Million Devices
A recent malicious advertising campaign has compromised nearly one million devices worldwide, according to Microsoft’s security team. The attack, meticulously designed to steal information from affected devices, began in early…
iPhone 17 Air Leak Reveals Details on Size, Features, and Design
The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is poised to be a groundbreaking addition to Apple’s smartphone lineup. Leaked information and prototype models reveal that the iPhone 17 Air will be the…
ChatGPT for macOS introduces direct code editing feature
OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking update to its ChatGPT app, enabling direct code editing on macOS. This new feature is available to subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team, marking…
Spotify addresses bug causing ads for Premium users
Spotify has acknowledged a problem that has been causing its Premium subscribers to encounter advertisements despite paying for an ad-free experience. Reports of this issue surfaced on Spotify’s Community website…
DuckDuckGo Expands GenAI Integration as AI Chat Interface Moves Beyond Beta
DuckDuckGo, renowned for its privacy-focused search engine, is making substantial strides in the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within its platform. The company has announced a significant expansion of…
Apple Delays Smart Home Hub Launch Due to Siri Feature Setbacks
Apple announced this week that its “more personalized” version of Siri, which it promised last year, has been delayed. The company cited unforeseen challenges in delivering the new Siri features,…