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Elon Musk said Donald Trump interview suffered a 'DDoS attack' — X / Twitter employees say he's lying
Trump and Musk are both misrepresenting viewership numbers for their interview on X too.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk said Donald Trump interview suffered a 'DDoS attack' — X / Twitter employees say he's lying
Apple Intelligence: You won't have to pay for it until this specific year, according to report
Apple isn't planning on making users pay for its AI any time soon.
By Matt Binder
Apple Intelligence: You won't have to pay for it until this specific year, according to report
Donald Trump returns to X / Twitter with a flurry of posts — and an inconsistently labeled campaign ad
X owner Elon Musk will also be interviewing Trump on its Spaces platform.
By Matt Binder
Donald Trump returns to X / Twitter with a flurry of posts — and an inconsistently labeled campaign ad
Elon Musk's X lets users sort replies to find more relevant comments
Sorry, blue checks, it seems like you will no longer dominate users' mentions on X.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X lets users sort replies to find more relevant comments
Are you one of the billions impacted by a data breach this week? Here's what you can do about it.
Protect yourself with these tips.
By Matt Binder
Are you one of the billions impacted by a data breach this week? Here's what you can do about it.
How Elon Musk and X's decision to sue advertisers may have just backfired
A non-profit ad initiative is now shutting down, with a major side effect for X.
By Matt Binder
How Elon Musk and X's decision to sue advertisers may have just backfired
Elon Musk tweeted this far-right fake news post on X — and then deleted it
Musk was seemingly fooled by a fake headline from a far-right X user.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk tweeted this far-right fake news post on X — and then deleted it
Background check company breached, nearly 3 billion exposed in data theft
Just about anyone could be affected by this massive theft and not even know it.
By Matt Binder
Background check company breached, nearly 3 billion exposed in data theft
If you missed the window for an exclusive Fortnite skin, a second chance may be coming
Battle Pass rewards will no longer be exclusive in Fortnite.
By Matt Binder
If you missed the window for an exclusive Fortnite skin, a second chance may be coming
Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers over ad boycott
X's lawsuit claims a major ad group 'conspired' to hurt the company financially.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers over ad boycott
X is testing the removal of like, comment, and repost buttons from replies
Elon Musk's X wants to kill the 'ratio.'
By Matt Binder
X is testing the removal of like, comment, and repost buttons from replies
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman again after dropping his previous lawsuit
Musk claims OpenAI's Sam Altman 'manipulated' him into co-founding OpenAI.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman again after dropping his previous lawsuit
'Google is a monopolist’: Google loses huge antitrust case over search
Is this the end of the whopping $20 billion per year that Google pays Apple for iOS search engine dominance?
By Matt Binder
'Google is a monopolist’: Google loses huge antitrust case over search
Apple will upgrade every Mac model to M4
MacBook, Mac Mini, and even the Mac Pro will see a new M4 version released.
By Matt Binder
Apple will upgrade every Mac model to M4
Samsung chairman reportedly angered over Apple-like designs for Galaxy Watch and Buds
Critics immediately called the new Samsung products 'Apple clones.' Samsung's head isn't happy.
By Matt Binder
Samsung chairman reportedly angered over Apple-like designs for Galaxy Watch and Buds
Beware of AI tools being advertised on Facebook. They could be malware in disguise.
AI photo editors are trendy right now, making them the perfect target for hackers and scammers.
By Matt Binder
Beware of AI tools being advertised on Facebook. They could be malware in disguise.
Looks like GameStop just shut down 'Game Informer' magazine and killed its archive
The 33 year-old Game Informer was the oldest video game magazine in the U.S. Now, even its digital archives are gone.
By Matt Binder
Looks like GameStop just shut down 'Game Informer' magazine and killed its archive
Elon Musk's X is the 'home of social media piracy,' sports leagues say
The biggest soccer leagues in the world are calling X out in a letter sent to X CEO Linda Yaccarino.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X is the 'home of social media piracy,' sports leagues say
Reddit wants Microsoft to pay up if its search engine wants to crawl the platform
Reddit doesn't want Microsoft and other companies to train its AI models with its data unless they pay.
By Matt Binder
Reddit wants Microsoft to pay up if its search engine wants to crawl the platform
Android users, beware! Text message stealing malware is targeting smartphones to gain access to users' data
A sprawling SMS stealer campaign is utilizing Telegram bots and fake app ads to gain access to Android devices.
By Matt Binder
Android users, beware! Text message stealing malware is targeting smartphones to gain access to users' data
[Update: Meta responds] Scammers are using Meta's copyright takedown tool against influencers
Content creators already have to deal with this issue on YouTube. Now it's spreading to other platforms.
By Matt Binder
[Update: Meta responds] Scammers are using Meta's copyright takedown tool against influencers
Microsoft says CrowdStrike outage affected many more devices than reported
8.5 million devices were confirmed affected by the CrowdStrike outage, but Microsoft says that's only a subset.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft says CrowdStrike outage affected many more devices than reported
YouTube's war on ad blockers continues, now making ads truly unskippable
Ad-blocking users don't seem to see ads, but they can't skip them either.
By Matt Binder
YouTube's war on ad blockers continues, now making ads truly unskippable
Elon Musk's X is using your posts to train its AI chatbot Grok. Here's how to opt out.
Musk is using X user data to build his next big company. A quick settings change can opt you out.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X is using your posts to train its AI chatbot Grok. Here's how to opt out.
Reddit no longer showing in search results – unless it's Google search
Bing, DuckDuckGo, and other search engines can no longer crawl Reddit.
By Matt Binder
Reddit no longer showing in search results – unless it's Google search
The water pistol emoji is now a gun emoji on Elon Musk's X
While X makes the change, most platforms still depict the emoji as a color toy water gun.
By Matt Binder
The water pistol emoji is now a gun emoji on Elon Musk's X
Kamala Harris deepfakes are going viral on TikTok and Elon Musk's X
TikTok has since removed some fake Kamala videos which received millions of views.
By Matt Binder
Kamala Harris deepfakes are going viral on TikTok and Elon Musk's X
Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies
Users can still be tracked by third-parties, but Google says it will now give them privacy options.
By Matt Binder
Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies
Microsoft releases easier CrowdStrike fix
Computers and services around the world are still impacted by the faulty CrowdStrike update.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft releases easier CrowdStrike fix
What caused the Microsoft outage? Everything we know.
Here's what caused global disruptions around the world on Friday.
By Matt Binder
What caused the Microsoft outage? Everything we know.
Elon Musk's X adds pro-Trump icons for Trump hashtags
The move comes after Musk publicly endorsed Trump
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X adds pro-Trump icons for Trump hashtags
Apple's creepy new ad appears to slam Google Chrome on iPhone: ‘You're being watched'
Google wants to grow its web browser market share among iPhone users. Apple isn't just going to let that happen.
By Matt Binder
Apple's creepy new ad appears to slam Google Chrome on iPhone: ‘You're being watched'
Trello leak: Over 15 million email addresses exposed. How did this happen?
A hacker explains how they stole sensitive data from Trello.
By Matt Binder
Trello leak: Over 15 million email addresses exposed. How did this happen?
iPhone 16 Pro may finally get a pink-ish color with new 'rose' color rumor
And, no, it's not a 'rose gold' color either.
By Matt Binder
iPhone 16 Pro may finally get a pink-ish color with new 'rose' color rumor
OpenAI whistleblowers call on SEC to investigate the AI company
Whistleblowers say they were prohibited from speaking out about safety risks at OpenAI.
By Matt Binder
OpenAI whistleblowers call on SEC to investigate the AI company
Cybertruck owner discovers new way the Tesla EV can rip your finger off
There are now two confirmed ways in which the Cybertruck can chop off your finger.
By Matt Binder
Cybertruck owner discovers new way the Tesla EV can rip your finger off
Apple issues yet another 'spyware' iPhone warning to users in nearly 100 countries
iPhone users last received a spyware notification just this past April. Just 3 months later, Apple sent another one.
By Matt Binder
Apple issues yet another 'spyware' iPhone warning to users in nearly 100 countries
Unpacked July 2024: New Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 can deliver real-time translation to your ears
Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI to its Galaxy Buds 3 series.
By Matt Binder
Unpacked July 2024: New Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 can deliver real-time translation to your ears
X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
X's user base has remained stagnant since Musk acquired the social media company.
By Matt Binder
X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
In case you missed it, ChatGPT on Mac suffered a serious security issue
Be sure to update your ChatGPT.
By Matt Binder
In case you missed it, ChatGPT on Mac suffered a serious security issue
Elon Musk's X: Flawed Grok AI chatbot to become more deeply integrated
But you still need to pay for X Premium to use it.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X: Flawed Grok AI chatbot to become more deeply integrated
This is likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed
The 'RockYou2024' leak could give hackers a huge upper hand.
By Matt Binder
This is likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed
Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot
Musk wants users to swipe left or right instead.
By Matt Binder
Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot
Apple will reportedly announce a partnership with Google at iPhone 16 event
It appears Apple is going with Google Gemini over Meta's AI offerings.
By Matt Binder
Apple will reportedly announce a partnership with Google at iPhone 16 event
Bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019? You may soon get a settlement payout up to $395
Apple agreed to pay out $50 million to consumers who purchased a Macbook with the butterfly keyboard as part of a settlement.
By Matt Binder
Bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019? You may soon get a settlement payout up to $395
Facebook, Instagram may face huge fines for using your data without permission
Turns out Meta's "pay or consent" is not ok under the DMA.
By Matt Binder
Facebook, Instagram may face huge fines for using your data without permission
Netflix ‘Basic’ subscribers are getting warnings about their plans coming to an end
Subscribers grandfathered into Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan are being told to upgrade or lose access.
By Matt Binder
Netflix ‘Basic’ subscribers are getting warnings about their plans coming to an end
Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
Streamer Achievement Awards are physical awards that Twitch will give to creators who hit certain watch hour milestones.
By Matt Binder
Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
He's suspended from YouTube's Partner Program.
By Matt Binder
YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
YouTube Premium gets 'jump ahead,' a new picture-in-picture mode, and more
Plus, all sorts of possible new Premium plans in the works
By Matt Binder
YouTube Premium gets 'jump ahead,' a new picture-in-picture mode, and more
FCC wants to force carriers to unlock phones for consumers
Consumers would no longer be locked into using a phone service they don't want.
By Matt Binder
FCC wants to force carriers to unlock phones for consumers
Massive authentication vulnerability risks compromising much of the internet
Hackers are already exploiting the flaw.
By Matt Binder
Massive authentication vulnerability risks compromising much of the internet
Elon Musk says he will defy CNN, let creators stream the presidential debate on X
Streamers that offer commentary during the Biden vs. Trump debate won't be taken down on X.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk says he will defy CNN, let creators stream the presidential debate on X
Crypto scam victims are being scammed double by fake law firms, FBI warns
Scams that kick victims while they're down.
By Matt Binder
Crypto scam victims are being scammed double by fake law firms, FBI warns
Nvidia loses $500 billion in value and its 'most valuable company' crown
Is the AI boom going bust?
By Matt Binder
Nvidia loses $500 billion in value and its 'most valuable company' crown
Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTube
The deepfake Musk streams often hit the top of the live video charts.
By Matt Binder
Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTube
Reddit's traffic is way up – but why? It's Google.
Google keeps prioritizing Reddit posts in search results.
By Matt Binder
Reddit's traffic is way up – but why? It's Google.
YouTube cracking down on discounts obtained via VPN workaround, users report
If you used a VPN to get a lower priced Premium account, your subscription may not last long.
By Matt Binder
YouTube cracking down on discounts obtained via VPN workaround, users report
Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show 
Remember when Elon Musk said he wanted X to be more PayPal-like? New docs show this plan is still on.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 leak: 3 big upgrades, including battery and camera
Leaks suggest the official announcement will come next month.
By Matt Binder
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 leak: 3 big upgrades, including battery and camera
YouTube tests AI live-chat summaries and channel QR codes — how to access them
YouTubers can find these experiments live right now on select channels
By Matt Binder
YouTube tests AI live-chat summaries and channel QR codes — how to access them
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk a $56 billion pay package after a court shot it down
Musk will get his pay – the largest such compensation plan in the history of public markets.
By Matt Binder
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk a $56 billion pay package after a court shot it down
YouTube is making it even harder to block ads
YouTube's new experiment is breaking ad blockers.
By Matt Binder
YouTube is making it even harder to block ads
Waymo recalls all self-driving cars after driverless taxi crash
It's the Google-adjacent company's second recall this year.
By Matt Binder
Waymo recalls all self-driving cars after driverless taxi crash
After move by Nintendo, no major gaming consoles now include Twitter / X integration
Console gaming and X have broken up.
By Matt Binder
After move by Nintendo, no major gaming consoles now include Twitter / X integration
Apple unveils its own Google Magic Eraser tool – Clean Up –at WWDC 2024
Clean Up, an AI photo erasing tool, and natural language search is coming to the iPhone in iOS 18.
By Matt Binder
Apple unveils its own Google Magic Eraser tool – Clean Up –at WWDC 2024
VisionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro announced at WWDC 2024, including ultra-wide Mac virtual display
The latest Apple Vision Pro update is big on Spatial Photos and ultra-wide displays.
By Matt Binder
VisionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro announced at WWDC 2024, including ultra-wide Mac virtual display
New York Times code stolen and leaked on 4Chan — Wordle apparently included
This is the second leak posted on 4Chan this week after Disney was hacked.
By Matt Binder
New York Times code stolen and leaked on 4Chan — Wordle apparently included
Disney hacked, apparently by angry Club Penguin fans
2.5GB of internal Disney data was stolen, seemingly by fans of the popular Disney-owned online game that was shut down in 2017.
By Matt Binder
Disney hacked, apparently by angry Club Penguin fans
Microsoft says 'Recall' will now be opt-in
Copilot+ Recall takes screenshots of your PC and saves all your activity. Users will now have to turn the feature on if they want to use it.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft says 'Recall' will now be opt-in
AI giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia investigated for possible antitrust violations
The DOJ and FTC are both conducting investigations into possible antitrust violations in the AI space.
By Matt Binder
AI giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia investigated for possible antitrust violations
'Disaster': Ex-Microsoft security expert torches Windows' new 'Recall' feature
There are security issues littered throughout the feature and the way its implemented.
By Matt Binder
'Disaster': Ex-Microsoft security expert torches Windows' new 'Recall' feature
Surprise! It seems that the Apple Vision Pro can track your breathing
A respiratory tracking feature may soon be coming to Apple's Mindfulness app.
By Matt Binder
Surprise! It seems that the Apple Vision Pro can track your breathing
SUB2r AGS review: A green screen for content creators who don't want to deal with lighting
A pricey yet innovative green screen enters the streamer market.
By Matt Binder
SUB2r AGS review: A green screen for content creators who don't want to deal with lighting
Leaked Google database affects cars caught on Google Maps, children's privacy, and more
Thousands of privacy incidents at Google have been uncovered for the first time.
By Matt Binder
Leaked Google database affects cars caught on Google Maps, children's privacy, and more
X officially changes rules to allow NSFW content
Elon Musk recently encouraged users to post their family photos on the platform as a safer alternative to Instagram.
By Matt Binder
X officially changes rules to allow NSFW content
How to strikethrough text on Google Docs
It's not as quick to do as Bold or Italics, but it's still super simple.
By Matt Binder
How to strikethrough text on Google Docs
X plans town hall with Trump as Elon Musk gets cozy with the former president
Musk and Trump talk on the phone several times a month, according to reports.
By Matt Binder
X plans town hall with Trump as Elon Musk gets cozy with the former president
Google teases 3D avatar prototype that mirrors users' likeness — is it in Google Meet's future?
Google Meet's 3D avatars may get more realistic.
By Matt Binder
Google teases 3D avatar prototype that mirrors users' likeness — is it in Google Meet's future?
Google Search algorithm documents have leaked. Here's what experts are saying.
This is big.
By Matt Binder
Google Search algorithm documents have leaked. Here's what experts are saying.
Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users.
Emails, phone numbers, addresses, and even financial details have allegedly been exposed by a notorious hacker group.
By Matt Binder
Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users.
iOS 18: AI-generated custom emojis are reportedly arriving to iPhone soon
Here's how it will work.
By Matt Binder
iOS 18: AI-generated custom emojis are reportedly arriving to iPhone soon
Atari buys Intellivision ending the oldest video game console war
Yes, this is a real headline from 2024.
By Matt Binder
Atari buys Intellivision ending the oldest video game console war
Instant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years
The end of an internet era.
By Matt Binder
Instant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years
Elon Musk reportedly planning xAI 'Supercomputer' to power Grok
Sorry Tesla, it seems AI is Elon Musk's new best friend.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk reportedly planning xAI 'Supercomputer' to power Grok
Apple explains why deleted photos were being restored on some iPhones
The mystery is solved.
By Matt Binder
Apple explains why deleted photos were being restored on some iPhones
Google Password Manager now lets you share your passwords with family
If you manage your passwords in Chrome or on Android with Password Manager, you can now share them with your loved ones.
By Matt Binder
Google Password Manager now lets you share your passwords with family
Elon Musk's X will soon remove public likes
X's Director of Engineering claims the change is coming soon. Here's what's going to happen with likes.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X will soon remove public likes
Microsoft being investigated over new ‘Recall’ AI feature that tracks your every PC move
Cybersecurity experts are flagging issues with one of Microsoft's latest announcements.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft being investigated over new ‘Recall’ AI feature that tracks your every PC move
Slew of Google Chrome security holes leaves billions of users impacted
Three zero-day vulnerabilities in less than a week? Update your Chrome browser now.
By Matt Binder
Slew of Google Chrome security holes leaves billions of users impacted
Microsoft unveils Copilot Agents, an AI business assistant
AI assistants seem to be a big thing now, with Google announcing their own version last week.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft unveils Copilot Agents, an AI business assistant
Microsoft’s new ‘Team Copilot’ is awfully similar to Google’s ‘AI Teammate’
Another AI product for teams that's not yet ready for the public to use.
By Matt Binder
Microsoft’s new ‘Team Copilot’ is awfully similar to Google’s ‘AI Teammate’
Two MIT students charged for exploiting Ethereum blockchain bug, stole $25 million in crypto
The students, who are brothers, are being charged by the DOJ for wire fraud and more.
By Matt Binder
Two MIT students charged for exploiting Ethereum blockchain bug, stole $25 million in crypto
Meta is shutting down its Slack rival 'Workplace' — here's why
A 2-year in advance warning from Facebook's parent company as it continues to focus on its AI and Metaverse projects.
By Matt Binder
Meta is shutting down its Slack rival 'Workplace' — here's why
'AI Teammate' announced at Google I/O 2024 — your new AI-powered co-worker friend
The feature is part of the search giant's vision for Gemini for Workspace.
By Matt Binder
'AI Teammate' announced at Google I/O 2024 — your new AI-powered co-worker friend
Google I/O 2024: 'AI Agents' are AI personal assistants that can return your shoes
It's not here yet, though.
By Matt Binder
Google I/O 2024: 'AI Agents' are AI personal assistants that can return your shoes
OpenAI isn't just competing with Google Search. It's coming for Google Assistant, Alexa & Siri, too.
And what OpenAI's ChatGPT announcement means for Google I/O.
By Matt Binder
OpenAI isn't just competing with Google Search. It's coming for Google Assistant, Alexa & Siri, too.
Squarespace to go private in $6.9 billion takeover
Is this the new trend?
By Matt Binder
Squarespace to go private in $6.9 billion takeover
How to go live on Twitch from your PC, Mac, or smartphone
Start livestreaming today.
By Matt Binder
How to go live on Twitch from your PC, Mac, or smartphone