Amazon to Discontinue Prime Try Before You Buy Program
Amazon is shutting down its Prime Try Before You Buy program on January 31, 2025, according to a banner on the service’s landing page and a statement provided to The Verge.
Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch Again Due to Sea Conditions
Blue Origin’s highly anticipated New Glenn rocket launch has faced another delay.
South Korea Bans German Pork Imports Following Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
South Korea placed an import ban on German pork on Saturday, following an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease in the European nation, the agriculture ministry said.
Most US Children Use TikTok, Instagram Against Age Rules on Platforms: Study
Most children aged 11 and 12 use TikTok, Instagram, and other social media despite the platforms’ age restrictions, and many show signs of addiction to social media, a team of researchers has found.
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Department Offices in Targeted Cyberespionage Campaign
Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Silk Typhoon (Hafnium), have reportedly breached multiple offices within the U.S. Treasury Department, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), according to a CNN report citing U.S. officials.
Telefónica Confirms Internal Ticketing System Breach Following Data Leak
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has confirmed a breach of its internal ticketing system after sensitive data was leaked on a hacking forum.
Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Cryptocurrency Mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for their involvement in running cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were allegedly used to launder criminal proceeds from ransomware attacks, virtual currency thefts, and other cybercrimes.
Automattic Scales Back WordPress Contributions Amid Legal Disputes and Community Tensions
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has announced a significant reduction in its contributions to the open-source WordPress project.
YouTubers Are Monetizing Unused Footage by Selling It to AI Companies
Content creators on YouTube are discovering a new revenue stream: selling their unused video footage to AI companies.
YouTube Users Report More Ads After Canceling Premium Subscription
Many former YouTube Premium subscribers notice a frustrating trend: increased ads after canceling their subscriptions.
VLC Media Player to Introduce Local AI for Subtitles and Translation
VideoLAN, the non-profit organization behind the widely-used VLC media player, is rolling out a groundbreaking AI feature that will let users add subtitles to any video directly within the player.
X Introduces Parody Labels to Differentiate Accounts
X announced today that it will begin labeling parody or satire accounts to help users distinguish them from authentic profiles.
10 ChatGPT Hacks to Save Time and Boost Productivity in 2025
In this blog, we’ll share 10 genius hacks to make the most of ChatGPT in 2025. From writing help to personalized suggestions, these tips will not only save you time but might just blow your mind with their capabilities.
Men 3x More Likely to Die from a Brain Injury: Study
Men are three times more likely to die from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) than women, according to a study on Friday.
Global Diagnosed HIV Prevalence to Reach over 2.2 Million in 2033: Report
The diagnosed prevalent cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are projected to increase globally at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.90 percent from 2.00 million in 2023 to 2.18 million in 2033, according to a report on Friday.
Installed Base of GenAI Smartphones to Exceed 1 Billion Globally by 2028
According to a report on Friday, generative AI (GenAI) smartphones will account for over 54 percent of total smartphone shipments by 2028, with an installed base exceeding 1 billion.
Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model Y for Asia-Pacific Market
Tesla has introduced a refreshed version of its Model Y SUV, aimed at the Chinese and broader Asia-Pacific markets.
Proton Global Outage Resolved After Networking Issues Disrupt Services
Proton, the privacy-focused tech company, experienced a significant worldwide outage today that impacted its suite of services, including Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, ProtonVPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Wallet.
Microsoft Fixes OneDrive Bug Causing macOS Apps to Freeze
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused macOS applications to freeze when opening or saving files in OneDrive.
Google Partners with The Linux Foundation to Bolster Chromium Ecosystem
Google, in collaboration with The Linux Foundation, has launched an initiative to fund and advance open development within the Chromium ecosystem.
