Chinese Hackers Breach T-Mobile in Massive Espionage Operation
The hackers, associated with a group known as Salt Typhoon, infiltrated T-Mobile’s systems as part of a larger effort to monitor the communications of high-value intelligence targets.
Samsung to Buy Back Stock worth $7.16 Billion to Boost Shareholder Value
Samsung Electronics said on Friday it will buy back its shares worth a combined 10 trillion won ($7.16 billion) over the next year as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value following a recent slide in its stock price.
Musk Names Microsoft as Defendant in Amended Lawsuit against OpenAI
The US government efficiency czar Elon Musk, in his lawsuit against Sam Altman-run OpenAI for abandoning its non-profit stance, has now named new defendants including Microsoft, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and former OpenAI board member and senior Microsoft executive, Dee Templeton.
NASA-Microsoft’s New Earth Copilot to Enhance Understanding on Our Planet
US space agency NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an easier-to-access and user-friendly Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot that can help people decode scientific data about Earth.
Ilya Lichtenstein Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Massive Bitfinex Bitcoin Theft
Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in laundering approximately 120,000 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex, a leading cryptocurrency exchange.
Idaho Man Sentenced for Computer Hacking and Extortion Scheme
An Idaho man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for hacking into the computer servers of 19 victims across the United States, stealing personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to more than 132,000 people, and attempting to extort a Florida orthodontist for payment in...
Spotify’s New Video Monetization Strategy Aims to Rival YouTube
Spotify is making a major push into video by announcing a new payment structure for video creators.
Apple Announces 15 New Games on Arcade Gaming Service
On Wednesday, Apple announced adding 15 new games to its gaming service Apple Arcade.
Chinese EV Giant BYD Enters South Korean Passenger Car Market
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD on Wednesday officially announced its plan to enter South Korea's passenger car market.
South Korea, US-Developed Solar Coronagraph Installed at International Space Station
A solar coronagraph jointly developed by South Korea and the United States has been successfully installed on the International Space Station (ISS) to begin its mission of observing the sun and its outer atmosphere, or corona, Seoul's national space agency said on Wednesday.
Dual Citizen Daren Li Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Money Laundering
Daren Li pleads guilty to laundering $73M from cryptocurrency scams, using shell companies and global bank accounts. Sentencing set for March 3, 2025.
23andMe Cuts 40% of Workforce, Discontinues Therapeutics Division Amid Restructuring Effort
23andMe announced on Monday that it would lay off 40% of its workforce, impacting over 200 employees, as part of a broader restructuring to focus on its core consumer and research partnerships.
Microsoft Resolves Key Installation and BSOD Issues on Windows Server 2025 with High Core Counts
Microsoft has addressed several critical bugs causing installation, upgrade failures, and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues on high-core-count Windows Server 2025 systems.
Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE."
Amazon to Phase Out Freevee, Integrates Free Streaming Content into Prime Video
Amazon is set to discontinue Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, with the brand expected to be fully phased out in the coming weeks, according to Deadline.
YouTube Tests AI-Powered Song “Restyling” Feature for Shorts Creators
YouTube is piloting a new feature that enables creators to use AI to "restyle" licensed songs for their Shorts.
Former Air National Guard Member Sentenced for Major Leak of Classified Information
The leaked materials were shared on social media between 2022 and 2023, including documents classified as top secret.
Bluesky Gains One Million New Users in a Week Amid Social Media Shift
Bluesky has welcomed one million new users in just the past week, signaling a clear shift as people search for fresh social media spaces to engage and post.
Spotify Reaches 252 Million Subscribers Amid Steady Growth
Spotify has reached an impressive 252 million subscribers, showing a solid 12 percent growth compared to last year, as highlighted in the company's latest third-quarter earnings report.
How to Use a VPN Safely: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to use a VPN safely with this beginner-friendly guide to protect your online privacy and enjoy secure, worry-free browsing.
