Global VR Headset Shipments Drop 4 Pc in Q2, Meta Leads
Global virtual reality (VR) headset shipments fell 4 percent in the April-June quarter (Q2), primarily due to a sharp drop in Sony’s PlayStation VR2 shipments, a report said on Frida
This Is How OpenAI’s New ‘Reasoning’ AI Model Will Answer More Complex Questions
As generative AI (GenAI) becomes popular across the spectrum, Sam Altman-run OpenAI has introduced a new ‘reasoning’ model which has been trained to answer more complex questions, faster than a human can.
U.S. Activists Convicted of Acting as Agents for Russian Government in Foreign Influence Conspiracy
A jury has convicted Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess, Jesse Nevel, and Augustus C. Romain Jr. of conspiracy to act as agents of a foreign government, following an investigation into their collaboration with Russian operatives.
Google Rolls Out Free Gemini Live Voice Chat to All Android Users
Google has officially released its Gemini Live voice chat feature for all Android users, making the conversational AI tool accessible without a subscription.
Microsoft Plans Major Windows Security Changes After CrowdStrike Incident
Microsoft has announced plans to overhaul Windows security, allowing vendors like CrowdStrike to operate outside the core Windows kernel.
Meta, Snap, and TikTok Launch New Program to Combat Harmful Self-Harm and Suicide Content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have teamed up to launch a new initiative called "Thrive," aimed at reducing the spread of graphic content related to self-harm and suicide on their platforms.
FBI Reports Record $5.6 Billion in Cryptocurrency Fraud Losses in 2023
According to the FBI, 2023 marked a record year for cryptocurrency fraud, with losses surpassing $5.6 billion.
Fortinet Confirms Massive Data Breach, 440GB of Customer Files Stolen
Fortinet, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies, has confirmed a significant data breach after a cybercriminal claimed to have stolen 440GB of sensitive files from the company’s Microsoft SharePoint server.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Astronauts Conduct Historic ‘All-Civilian’ Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts on Thursday created history by successfully conducting the first-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk.
Too Much Screen Time Can Affect Kids’ Language Skills
Children whose families use screens a lot tend to have weaker vocabulary skills, and video games have the biggest negative effect on kids’ brain development, according to a study on Thursday.
WordPress.org Mandates 2FA for Plugin and Theme Developers Starting October 1st
Starting on October 1st, WordPress.org will require two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts that can push updates and changes to plugins and themes.
Users Urged to Update Adobe Acrobat Reader After Critical Zero-Day Fix
A cybersecurity researcher is urging users to update Adobe Acrobat Reader following the release of a critical fix for a zero-day vulnerability.
Bluesky Adds Video Sharing to Its Platform
Bluesky, the decentralized platform emerging as a strong alternative to X, has introduced video sharing for its users.
Wix to End Services for Russian Residents: What You Need to Know
Due to new regulations, Wix has announced that it will no longer support services for residents in Russia starting from September 12, 2024.
Apple Reaches $5 Billion in iPhone Exports from India in April-August Period
Driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has reached around $5 billion in iPhone exports from India in the April-August period this fiscal.
Sleep Apnea Tool Arrives on Apple Watch, Hearing Health on Airpods Pro 2
The new iPhone maker has added groundbreaking health features to its newly launched Apple Watch which will deliver sleep apnoea notifications, while its AirPods Pro 2 will feature the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience.
Australia to Introduce Legislation Banning Children from Social Media Use
This announcement follows a July request by Australia’s eSafety regulator, which urged internet companies to create enforceable codes to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material, such as pornography.
Privacy Flaw in WhatsApp’s “View Once” Feature Allows Attackers to Re-Access Messages
A newly discovered privacy vulnerability in WhatsApp, the messaging platform with over 2 billion users globally, is being exploited by attackers to bypass the app’s "View Once" feature. This flaw enables them to view supposedly one-time messages multiple times.
Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 10 with Enhanced Design and Features
Apple introduced the highly anticipated Apple Watch Series 10, which showcases a refined design and enhanced capabilities that make it even more powerful, intelligent, and sophisticated.
Apple Intelligence Comes to iPhone, iPad and Mac Next Month
On Monday, the iPhone maker announced that Apple Intelligence, its intelligence system, will start rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features launching in the coming months.
