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X Rolls Out Grok-Powered AI Question Prompts for Posts
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new AI-driven feature: Grok-powered question prompts.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2025
1 min read
Google Chrome to Revolutionize PDF Sharing with New Text Fragment Feature
Google is developing a game-changing enhancement for its Chrome browser that will facilitate sharing specific sections of long PDF documents.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2025
1 min read
Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Fraud Charges After Extradition
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur linked to the collapse of digital currencies TerraUSD and Luna, pleaded not guilty to U.S. criminal fraud charges on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2025
1 min read
Telegram Introduces Third-Party Verification, NFT Gifts, and Advanced Search Filters
Telegram has kicked off the year with a feature-packed update, introducing a third-party-powered account verification method, enhanced search filters, and a new way to turn gifts into NFTs.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
Florida VPN Usage Skyrockets Following Pornhub Geo-Block Amid New Age Verification Law
The vpnMentor Research Team has reported an unprecedented surge in demand for VPN (Virtual Private Network) services in Florida following the enforcement of new age verification laws that restrict access to adult websites, including Pornhub.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Renames X Account to ‘Kekius Maximus’ Amid Cryptocurrency Surge
Elon Musk has surprised followers by changing his X (formerly Twitter) account name to 'Kekius Maximus', sparking widespread speculation.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
1 min read
Kyivstar Partners with Starlink to Bring Satellite-Based Direct-to-Cell Connectivity to Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite connectivity,
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
1 min read
Venezuela Slaps TikTok with $10 Million Fine Over Viral Challenge Controversy
Venezuela’s highest court has fined TikTok $10 million, citing the platform’s failure to prevent the spread of dangerous viral challenges.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Experiments with New “Play Something” Button for Random Video Picks
YouTube is testing a new floating “Play Something” button in its Android app, according to a report by 9to5Google.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2024
1 min read
Pornographic Content Found in Spotify Search Results
A Reddit user recently shared a screenshot revealing an unexpected discovery on Spotify: a pornographic video appearing in the suggested results for a search related to the rapper M.I.A.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2024
1 min read
NASA Confirms Parker Solar Probe Safe after Flying Dangerously Close to Sun
NASA on Friday confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe spacecraft is "safe" after becoming the first “human-made object” in history to fly dangerously close to the Sun.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2024
2 min read
Bluesky Unveils Trending Topics Feature for Global Users
On Christmas Day, social network Bluesky announced it is testing a new "Trending Topics" feature, now accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms for users worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2024
1 min read
Crypto Mogul Kwon’s Appeal against Extradition Verdict Rejected
Montenegro's Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon over a verdict on his extradition, a report said.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 25, 2024
2 min read
Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Iranian authorities have lifted bans on WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a rare step toward easing internet restrictions, state media reported Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 25, 2024
1 min read
FTC Orders Marriott and Starwood to Strengthen Data Security Following Massive Breaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that Marriott International and its subsidiary, Starwood Hotels, implement a robust data security framework after repeated failures to protect customer data.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 24, 2024
1 min read
Monthly 5G Traffic in South Korea Likely to Surpass 1 Million TB for 1st Time
The monthly mobile data traffic running on fifth-generation (5G) networks is expected to surpass 1 million terabytes for the first time this month, industry officials said on Sunday, as news viewership soared following President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise martial law declaration.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2024
2 min read
Record High 5.12 Million Cars Voluntarily Recalled in South Korea in 2024
The number of vehicles voluntarily recalled by automakers in South Korea reached an all-time high this year, with nearly 80 percent attributed to domestic giant Hyundai Motor Group, traffic authorities said on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2024
2 min read
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Social Media’s Impact on Children
The Albanian government has announced a one-year nationwide ban on TikTok following the tragic killing of a teenager that has intensified concerns about social media's influence on children.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2024
2 min read
Google Introduces “Ask About This PDF” Feature in Files by Google App
Google is rolling out its much-anticipated “Ask About This PDF” feature, adding a smart layer of interactivity to PDF files via the Files by Google app.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2024
1 min read
YouTube Takes Action Against Misleading Clickbait in New Policy Rollout
YouTube is cracking down on misleading clickbait by introducing a new policy to remove videos with titles or thumbnails that fail to deliver on their promises.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2024
1 min read
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