Feds Shut Down Virus Scanner Exploited by Hackers to Improve Malware
The US government has taken down AvCheck.net, an antivirus-scanning service long exploited by cybercriminals to test and improve malware in order to evade detection on PCs. The domain now displays…
Sony Reportedly Stops Making Its Own Phones
Sony’s newest Xperia flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, may be the first in the series not built directly by the company. According to a report from Japanese site Sumaho Digest,…
X Rolls Out New DM Feature XChat in Beta
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has started rolling out its new direct messaging feature called XChat to beta testers. Some subscribers to X’s paid service have reported gaining…
Gemini Now Auto-Summarizes Long Emails—Opt Out If You Prefer
Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is becoming a more integral part of Gmail with the introduction of automatic email summary cards. Announced Thursday, this update means users no longer need to…
Google Fixes Bug That Made AI Overviews Say It’s 2024
AI tools are often praised as capable helpers that assist with research, coding, summarizing, writing, and delivering information on almost any topic. However, even simple questions can sometimes stump them.…
Instagram Adds Support for Standard 3:4 Aspect Ratio to Avoid Cropping
Instagram has introduced a small but important update: the app now supports the 3:4 aspect ratio format for photos. This is particularly significant because 3:4 is the default aspect ratio…
Google Lens Coming to YouTube Shorts Beta to Scan Videos for Info
If you’ve ever struggled to describe something intriguing you saw on YouTube Shorts in order to search for it online, Google’s new integration might be the perfect solution. Google Lens…
DeepSeek’s Updated R1 AI Model Shows Increased Censorship, Tests Reveal
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled an upgraded version of its R1 reasoning model, dubbed “R1-0528,” which achieves near-top scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly rivaling…
Microsoft Plans to Centralize All Windows App Updates
Microsoft is gearing up to revamp the Windows Update experience by creating a centralized platform within the OS that manages updates for all installed applications. This shift aims to replace…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $600 Million Valued at $9 Billion
Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, Neuralink, has secured $600 million in a recent funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $9 billion pre-money, according to a report from Semafor citing…
AI-Generated TikTok Videos Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok’s viral video format by creating fake tutorials that lure users into downloading malware designed to steal sensitive information from their PCs. According to cybersecurity firm Trend…
Spotify Introduces New Tool for Greater Playlist Customization
Music streaming has become a key way people discover new artists, and Spotify continues to experiment with tools to improve this experience. Its latest experiment lets users specify subgenres within…
Netflix to End Support for Select Older Amazon Fire TV Devices This June
Netflix is set to end support for some older Amazon Fire TV devices starting June 3. Users of the Fire TV (2014), Fire TV Stick (2014), and Fire TV Stick…
Google Pixel 10 Rumors Everything Confirmed and Speculated
In May, a user on X spotted a commercial shoot for the Google Pixel 10 Pro, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming flagship smartphone. While not a close-up, this…
SpaceX Starship Explodes for Third Consecutive Flight as Musk Vows More Launches
SpaceX faced its third consecutive setback when the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during an uncrewed test flight on Tuesday. This ninth test mission ended with the booster…
Opera’s New Browser Can Build Websites and Games Automatically
Opera introduced a new browser called Opera Neon on Tuesday, designed to streamline AI workflows and perform tasks such as shopping, filling out forms, and coding on behalf of users.…
Samsung Eyes $100 Million Investment in Medical Imaging Startup Exo
Samsung’s venture investment arm is considering a stake in California-based medical device company Exo, potentially participating in a funding round valued at up to $100 million, according to Bloomberg sources.…
WhatsApp’s Official iPad App Is Here at Last
After much anticipation, WhatsApp has finally released its dedicated iPad app. The long wait is over, and the app is now available for download from the App Store. Features Tailored…
Apple’s Smart Home Hub Set for 2025 Launch With Affordable Model
Rumors about Apple’s entry into the smart home technology space have been circulating for years, and recent reports indicate that a smart home hub could finally arrive as soon as…
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup for $6.4 Billion
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it is acquiring io, the AI device startup founded by renowned designer Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal valued at approximately $6.4 billion. This marks a…