Starlink Complies with Brazilian Court Order to Block X Despite Previous Resistance
Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk, has announced that it is now complying with a Brazilian court order to block access to the social media platform X.
Snapchat Will Soon Place Ads Right Next to Your Chats
Snapchat is set to introduce "Sponsored Snaps," a new form of advertising that will appear next to chat threads from friends, as revealed by CEO Evan Spiegel.
X Finally Rolls Out Highly Anticipated Direct Message Editing Feature
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has finally answered users' calls for one of the most requested features: the ability to edit direct messages.
Windows 11 Bug Suggests Recall Feature Can Be Uninstalled, Microsoft Confirms Fix Incoming
In a recent Windows 11 update, users noticed that the controversial Recall feature seemed to be listed as removable through the Control Panel. However, Microsoft has clarified that this was not an intentional change but rather a bug, with a fix on the way.
How to Get Verified on YouTube: A Complete Guide
Discover how to get verified on YouTube with this step-by-step guide. Learn the requirements, tips, and strategies to earn the verification badge and boost your channel's credibility.
VPN Usage Soars in Brazil as X Ban Drives Users to Seek Access
Despite these obstacles, many of Brazil's 16 million X users turned to VPNs to continue accessing the platform. This led to a massive surge in VPN usage, with a 469% increase on the first day of the ban, reaching 1600% by August 31st, according to research from VpnMentor.
Apple’s Next Mac Mini Redesign Could Eliminate USB-A Ports
Apple is set to release its next-generation Mac Mini, and it appears the tech giant is saying goodbye to USB-A ports.
Bluesky Surges with 1 Million New Users Following X Ban in Brazil
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has experienced a significant user surge, gaining a million new users in just three days.
Common VPN Myths: What You Need to Know
VPNs enhance privacy but have limits. Debunking myths helps you use them wisely and make smarter online security choices.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Blocking of Social Media Platform X
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.
RansomHub Ransomware Affiliates Breach Over 200 U.S. Infrastructure Sectors Since February 2024
RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in February 2024, has breached more than 200 victims across various critical U.S. infrastructure sectors.
Telegram Faces EU Investigation Over User Numbers
Telegram is currently under scrutiny by the European Union for its reported user numbers. According to the Financial Times, the investigation was triggered after Telegram failed to provide an updated user count this month.
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI’s Gmail Q&A Feature to Mobile Devices
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Gemini AI chatbot by introducing the Gmail Q&A feature to mobile devices. Initially launched for the web, this feature is now available to Android users, with iOS support expected soon.
US, Seoul Markets Down over Nvidia’s Underwhelming Earnings Result
South Korean shares dropped more than 1 percent after opening on Thursday, taking a cue from Wall Street losses prompted by an underwhelming earnings result by global artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia.
World’s First 6th Gen DRAM Chip Developed in South Korea
SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip maker, said on Thursday it has developed the world's first 16 gigabytes DDR5 chip using the sixth generation of the 10-nanometer chipmaking technology.
Google Increases Rewards for Chrome Security Flaws, Now Offering Up to $250,000 per Bug
Google has significantly increased payouts for security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, with the maximum reward for a single bug now exceeding $250,000.
U.S. Offers $2.5 Million Reward for Information on Belarusian Cybercriminal Volodymyr Kadariya
The U.S. Department of State and the Secret Service have announced a $2.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Belarusian national Volodymyr Kadariya, who is wanted for his involvement in various cybercrime activities.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged in France Over Illegal Transactions and Other Alleged Offenses
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been charged by a French investigative judge for allegedly enabling illegal transactions and other criminal activities on the platform, according to reports from NBC News and Le Monde.
Apple Music Now Allows Playlist Transfers to YouTube Music
Apple Music subscribers can now transfer their playlists to YouTube Music, according to a recent support document highlighted by MacRumors.
Reddit Outage Disrupts Service for 45 Minutes, Resolved
Reddit users worldwide faced a significant outage today, rendering the platform inaccessible for approximately 45 minutes.
