Users no longer face interruptions from mandatory Windows 11 updates during important activities like meetings or gaming sessions. In a recent blog update, Microsoft detailed key enhancements to Windows Update, prominently featuring the capacity to suspend updates for an unlimited duration through successive 35-day periods. This adjustment aims to grant…
Cybersecurity Headlines
Nearly two months after a fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI chief Sam Altman has issued an official expression of remorse for failing to notify authorities about disturbing exchanges involving the suspect's ChatGPT profile. Prior to the event, OpenAI had suspended the profile linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar,…
The dedicated XChat application, designed specifically for using X's direct messaging service, has launched for iOS devices. Although X had indicated plans to remove direct messaging from its main platform starting in 2025, the feature remains accessible via the primary X app, the website, and this newly released standalone option.
The US Department of Justice has revealed its decision to support xAI by intervening in the firm's ongoing legal action against Colorado authorities. xAI initiated the case during the first week of April, targeting a new state statute that mandates creators of advanced AI technologies—particularly those applied in areas like…
Over a year since capturing widespread attention and securing the top spot among free applications on the US Apple App Store, DeepSeek has introduced its newest AI variants: V4 Pro and Flash. In its reveal, the company highlighted the arrival of affordable technology supporting up to 1 million tokens in…
Anthropic's recent reveal of leveraging artificial intelligence to bolster security measures drew widespread doubt. Yet, Mozilla has offered evidence backing the effectiveness of the firm's Claude Mythos Preview edition in safeguarding essential systems. The tool assisted Mozilla developers in identifying and addressing 271 security issues in the newest Firefox version.
Online services occasionally breach their data protection guidelines by sharing user images, resulting in delayed financial resolutions years afterward. Reuters reports that artificial intelligence firm Clarifai has removed 3 million user pictures sourced from the dating platform OkCupid back in 2014. This action comes after a recent agreement between the…
A consumer rights organization has initiated legal action against Meta concerning its management of advertisements. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a nonprofit entity, has submitted a proposed class-action complaint, claiming that Meta has not adequately shielded Facebook and Instagram users from deceptive promotions. According to the suit, first covered…
The social platform Mastodon encountered a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) disruption shortly following a similar incident involving Bluesky. Mastodon appears to be stabilizing following a DDoS assault that rendered its main mastodon.social server unavailable. According to reports from TechCrunch, problems surfaced on the platform early Monday, with large portions of the…
A federal judge in Illinois has issued a preliminary injunction favoring the developers of the Eyes Up mobile application and the 'ICE Sightings - Chicagoland' Facebook community, preventing the Trump-era government from forcing online services to eliminate these resources. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Jorge L. Alonso determined that…
The US International Trade Commission has delivered a significant win for Apple regarding its updated smartwatches. In its recent determination, the agency declined to restore an import restriction on Apple Watch models, permitting the company to keep distributing devices featuring an altered blood-oxygen detection system. The ITC chose to close…
The identity verification firm backed by Sam Altman, which started as a cryptocurrency project, is providing incentives for individuals to use its eye-scanning devices. One key addition is Concert Kit, designed to assist musicians and performers in countering automated ticket resellers. This capability builds on the updated World ID platform,…
Bluesky is facing technical difficulties once more. The social platform announced that certain components are offline and it is probing an event affecting services in a specific area (Bluesky's spelling error, not this report's). The problem seemingly began at 1:42 a.m. Eastern Time and continued until at least 11 a.m.
A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, maintains monopolistic control in the industry. The verdict, issued today, concludes that the firm breached both federal and state antitrust laws. Regular users of Ticketmaster are unlikely to find this outcome unexpected, given the often surprising fees…
San Francisco authorities have apprehended two individuals in connection with a potential shooting aimed at the residence of OpenAI leader Sam Altman, marking what might be the latest assault on his property in the Russian Hill area. According to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department, officers arrived at…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pursuing a specific Reddit user suspected of posting negative comments about the agency, and it's now compelling the platform to disclose the individual's details via a grand jury subpoena, as detailed in a story by The Intercept. The investigative publication accessed the legal document,…
A notorious cybercrime outfit known as ShinyHunters has asserted that it successfully penetrated Rockstar Games' cloud-based systems. The prominent video game studio has acknowledged the incident as a third-party data compromise. This group, previously implicated in intrusions against major players like Microsoft, Google, and Ticketmaster, shared an ultimatum on its…
Tesla's Supervised Full Self-Driving feature is set for its initial European launch in the Netherlands. Tesla's European division announced that the advanced driver-assist technology has gained approval there and deployment will begin soon. The Netherlands' vehicle oversight body, RDW, verified this update via an online statement, noting that Tesla obtained…
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The XChat application has appeared on the App Store, with its description indicating an anticipated launch date of April 17 for downloads. This version differs from the classic IRC client popular in the early 2000s, which might ring a bell for older tech enthusiasts. Instead, it serves as a dedicated…
While restrictions on children's access to social media gain momentum in various parts of Europe and elsewhere, Estonia remains an outlier in opposition. During a recent statement on Friday, the nation's education minister argued that such measures fail to address underlying issues and emphasized that young users would likely circumvent…
Major U.S. technology firms might discover that aligning closely with Donald Trump often leads to complications. With the president fostering international discord and challenging European Union technology rules, the continent is exploring indigenous solutions. A recent case involves France, which announced its decision to replace Microsoft Windows with the open-source…
{"title": "Google Introduces End-to-End Gmail Encryption on Mobile Devices for Business Customers", "body": ["Google is now deploying end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in the Gmail application for Android and iOS devices, targeting its enterprise customers. This allows Workspace users to create and view E2EE-required emails directly in the app, eliminating the need…
{"title": "Federal Appeals Court Overturns New Jersey's Attempt to Block Kalshi Prediction Platform", "body": ["A panel from the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals determined on Monday that New Jersey lacks the jurisdiction to oversee Kalshi's platform for wagering on sports event results. The decision, issued by a 2-1 majority,…
A trio of YouTube channels has united to initiate a class action legal challenge against Apple, as initially reported by MacRumors. The suit from the operators of h3h3 Productions, MrShortGameGolf, and Golfholics alleges that Apple breached the Digital Millennium Copyright Act through the unauthorized extraction of protected YouTube footage to…
United Airlines has introduced a new tool in its mobile application to show estimated wait times at security checkpoints, though it launches just as queues have shortened significantly after recent disruptions. The addition comes days following the easing of extended lines caused by staffing issues. Initially, the functionality is limited…
{"title": "Build a Rocket Boy Plans to Expose Alleged MindsEye Launch Interference via Downloadable Expansion", "body": ["The studio behind MindsEye, Build a Rocket Boy, continues to believe that corporate interference played a role in the troubled debut of its first title, and now intends to present supporting details to players…
A standard software update for Claude Code unexpectedly disclosed details about upcoming enhancements that Anthropic is developing. According to coverage from Ars Technica, The Verge, and various outlets, the release of version 2.1.88 on Tuesday included a file revealing the application's underlying source code. Prior to Anthropic's efforts to contain…
{"title": "Match Group and OkCupid Resolve FTC Complaint Over 2014 User Data Practices", "body": ["Match Group's subsidiary OkCupid has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to end a legal action stemming from claims of improper user data handling in 2014. The FTC had charged OkCupid with disclosing sensitive…
For five decades, Apple has transformed personal computing, ignited the smartphone revolution, expanded the iPhone concept into the iPad, and established a dominant presence in wearables via the Apple Watch and AirPods. The company also brought widespread popularity to digital platforms and tools such as the App Store, FaceTime, iCloud,…