Major Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of Over 200,000 Tech Job Seekers
A recent data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 200,000 job seekers in the tech sector, revealing sensitive records such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, and visa statuses.
U.S. Halts TSMC’s Advanced Chip Shipments to Chinese Customers Over Huawei Concerns
Following the discovery of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chip in a Huawei processor, the U.S. Department of Commerce has directed TSMC to suspend its shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers.
Apple Expands DIY Repair Options for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models
Apple has taken a step further in supporting users who prefer fixing their devices by adding iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repair parts to its self-service repair store.
New iOS 18 Security Feature Makes It Tougher for Police to Unlock iPhones
iOS 18 has introduced a new security feature, making life harder for law enforcement trying to unlock iPhones.
Google’s Gemini-Powered “Vids” App Rolls Out for Creating Video Presentations with Ease
Google is rolling out its new AI-powered app, Vids, which allows users to create video presentations effortlessly by simply providing a prompt.
YouTube Premium Legacy Subscribers to Face Price Hikes Worldwide
YouTube is raising prices for long-time subscribers with legacy YouTube Premium and YouTube Music plans, impacting users in the U.S. and now extending to various regions worldwide.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Experiences Widespread Outage, Now Restored!
Microsoft-backed OpenAI announced on Friday night that it is experiencing an issue causing its widely-used ChatGPT chatbot to go offline.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Crosses $300 Billion
Elon Musk’s fortune has now crossed the $300 billion mark, fueled by his ambitious ventures in electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence.
Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Set for a Record-Breaking Year Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge
According to the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association, Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is projected to reach new heights in 2024, with production set to increase by 22% to a record-breaking 5.3 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($165 billion).
WonderFi CEO Kidnapped in Toronto, Forced to Pay $1M Ransom in Shocking Crypto Heist
Dean Skurka, CEO of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi, was reportedly abducted in downtown Toronto during rush hour on Wednesday.
iRobot Announces Additional Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts Following Abandoned Amazon Acquisition
iRobot is implementing another round of layoffs, cutting 105 jobs, or roughly 16% of its workforce, as part of what it calls an “operational restructuring plan.
Apple Releases iOS 18.2 Public Beta with AI Emoji App, ChatGPT-Siri Integration
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18.2 software updates into public beta that include new features like an AI emoji generator app, ChatGPT integration with Siri and visual search using iPhone 16 cameras.
Hyundai Motor Pips Volkswagen to Become World’s 2nd-Largest Automaker
Hyundai Motor Group has outperformed Volkswagen Group to become the world's second-largest automaker in terms of operating profit, industry data showed on Thursday.
Starship’s Sixth Test Flight to Take off on November 18: Spacex
After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX on Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch on November 18.
Australia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Setting New Global Standard
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday that the government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16, a move the government calls "world-leading."
Washington State Court Systems Hit by Cyber Incident, Causing Widespread Outages
Court systems across Washington state have been offline since Sunday following the detection of "unauthorized activity" on judicial networks.
Microsoft Tests AI in Notepad and Paint, Bringing Text Rewrite and Image Generation to Windows 11
Tech giant Microsoft has begun testing AI-powered features in classic programs Notepad and Paint, over 40 years after their release.
Roblox to Block Under-13s from Certain Features Amid Safety Concerns
Roblox is implementing new measures to limit access for users under 13 in response to recent reports alleging the platform has facilitated child abuse.
OpenAI Secures Premium Domain Chat.com, Redirects to ChatGPT in Major Rebranding Move
On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made waves by sharing a simple URL on X (formerly Twitter): chat.com. Clicking the link takes users directly to ChatGPT, marking a notable shift in OpenAI's branding strategy.
Musk’s Tesla Stock Surges 15 Percent in Early US Trade After Trump’s Win
The stock of Elon Musk's Tesla soared almost 15 percent on Wednesday in early trade on Nasdaq (US time), making it one of the biggest winners in the S&P 500 index.
