1 in 4 YouTube Creators Are Earning Money via Shorts, Says Company
More than one in four YouTube creators, who are part of its ad-sharing program, are now earning money with the short-form video service Shorts, the company said on Thursday.
Kia Unveils K4 Compact Sedan in US Ahead of Launch
Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker by sales, said on Thursday that it has unveiled the K4 compact sedan at the New York auto show as it plans to launch the vehicle in North American markets this year.
New AI Tool Can Predict Fatal Heart Rhythm with 80 Percent Accuracy
British researchers have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict a person's risk of a lethal heart rhythm with 80 percent accuracy.
US Offers $10 Million Bounty for Info on ‘Blackcat’ Hackers Who Hit UnitedHealth
The U.S. State Department has announced a hefty $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of the "Blackcat" ransomware gang.
Alert: “Darcula” Phishing Campaign Exploits iMessage to Target iPhone Users
A potent new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called "Darcula" poses a significant threat to iPhone users. This sophisticated service has already been used in attacks, utilizing iMessage to deliver convincing phishing links designed to steal user credentials.
Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own 2024
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, patching seven vulnerabilities – including two zero-day flaws actively exploited during the recent Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 hacking competition.
New Images Unveil the Magnetic Secrets of Black Holes
Scientists working with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration have unveiled new images revealing insights into the magnetic structure of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way.
Elon Musk Shakes Up X with Free Premium Features for High-Followers
Elon Musk announced a significant change for X (formerly Twitter) users. Through a tweet, Musk revealed a new program offering free Premium features to accounts with a large verified follower base.
Discord: Beyond Just Chatting – A Beginner’s Guide
If you've heard the word "Discord" floating around and have been wondering what the heck it is, you're not alone. Let's break it down into easy-to-understand bits.
Spain VPN Surge: Madrid Protest & Telegram Ban
VPN usage in Spain has seen a dramatic increase in recent weeks, with two significant spikes in demand.
China Leads in Govt-Backed Exploitation of Zero-Day Bugs: Google Report
China continues to lead the way for government-backed exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. The cyber espionage groups in the country exploited 12 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, up from seven in 2022, a Google report said on Wednesday.
Top South Korean Game Developer Joins Google Cloud on AI, Cloud Computing
NCSOFT Corporation, a major South Korean online and mobile game developer, said on Wednesday that it has joined hands with Google Cloud in improving artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities.
‘Meta Oversight Board’s Ruling on ‘Shaheed’ Will Promote Terror Online’
Meta’s removal of the ban on the Arabic word ‘shaheed’, roughly translated as ‘martyr’ in English, as asked by its Oversight Board may lead to the proliferation of terror speech online, said CyberWell, a tech nonprofit on Wednesday.
Childbirths in South Korea Hit Another Low in January: Report
The number of babies born in South Korea fell to a record low for any January this year, data showed on Wednesday, deepening woes about the country's demographic picture due to rapid aging and ultra-low birth rate.
Musk’s xAI To Enable Chatbot Grok for All Premium Subscribers of X
Tesla CEO and business tycoon Elon Musk said Grok will be enabled for all premium subscribers of social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Apple to Hold Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10
Apple has officially announced its renowned Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 dates.
South Korea, Japan to Cooperate in Developing Satellite Navigation System
South Korea and Japan will collaborate on the development and operation of regional satellite navigation systems in East Asia, Seoul's science ministry said on Tuesday.
Oversight Board Asks Meta to Remove Restriction on Arabic Word ‘Shaheed’
Meta's oversight board on Tuesday asked the company to end its blanket ban on the Arabic word "shaheed", roughly translated as "martyr" in English.
YouTube Purges 2.25 Million Videos in India for Violating Its Community Guidelines in Q4 2023
YouTube has removed over 2.25 million videos in India for violating its community guidelines in the fourth quarter of 2023, the popular video streaming platform said in a report on Tuesday.
Robocall Scammer Hit with $9.9M Fine, Faces Injunction
A federal court imposed a heavy $9.9 million penalty on a robocall scammer responsible for thousands of illegal "spoofed" calls.
