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Trump's Social Network Expands Into Streaming With Truth+, Faces Uphill Battle

Truth Social will focus on 'news, Christian content, and family-friendly content,' but the tech behind it is still in development, and streaming is a hard business to break into.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Meta's Threads Continues to Pick Up Steam, Crosses 200 Million Users

Although Threads is still behind Twitter/X, Mark Zuckerberg is betting his latest social media platform will eventually grow to 1 billion users.

By Michael Kan

Google Search Ads Show Malware Again, This Time for Fake Authenticator

Another case of 'malvertising' surfaces via sponsored Google Search results. The ad appears legitimate at first, but there's hidden malware if you click through and download.

By Kate Irwin

Turkey Blocks Instagram After Removal of Content About Hamas Chief's Death

Instagram 'is actively preventing people from posting messages of condolences for the passing of Hamas leader Haniyeh,' says Turkey's Head of Communications.

By Jibin Joseph

Amid Crash Bug, Intel Extends Warranty on 13th, 14th Gen Core Chips by 2 Years

Intel is refraining from issuing a formal recall. 'We stand behind our products,' the company says.

By Michael Kan

Must Watch: The Most-Streamed TV Shows and Movies This Week

Need something to binge this weekend? Here are this week's most-watched titles from Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Paramount+ With Showtime, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.

By Eric Griffith  & Chandra Steele

Hacking All the Things: What We Expect at Black Hat 2024

Every year security researchers and hackers brave the Las Vegas heat to participate in the Black Hat security conference. What mysteries will they unveil this time? We have some guesses.

By Neil J. Rubenking  & Kim Key

DOJ Investigates Nvidia Over Antitrust Concerns

The US is reportedly looking into whether Nvidia is breaking any laws with its AI chip practices and acquisition of an AI startup. Nvidia says it's 'happy' to cooperate.

By Kate Irwin

What to Stream This Weekend

Face off against the Challengers, brush up on A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and settle in for another Zac Snyder director's cut.

By Chloe Albanesius

What to Watch on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024

Prime Video lays out in the sun with a cooler full of content, including more Lord of the Rings, more John Cena, and more Batman.

By K. Thor Jensen

What to Watch on Paramount+ With Showtime in August 2024

New movies, RuPaul's All-Stars, Ninja Turtles, and more stream from the mountain this month.

By K. Thor Jensen

Intel to Cut 15,000 Jobs, Cites Need to Control Costs

Intel's CEO says it needs to shed about 15% of its workforce, adding, 'simply put, we must align our cost structure with our new operating model and fundamentally change the way we operate.'

By Michael Kan

SpaceX Tips Discounted Starlink Family Plan

The Starlink Family Plan will roll out on an invite-only basis to select US subscribers.

By Michael Kan

What to Watch on Hulu in August 2024

Tons of movies you need to see are hitting Hulu this month. Here are the best picks that stream in August

By K. Thor Jensen

What to Watch on Disney+ in August 2024

The House of Mouse has a light slate for the end of the summer, but here's what's coming to streaming in August

By K. Thor Jensen

Senate Bill Goes After Those Who Produce, Host Malicious Deepfakes

The NO FAKES Act would hold individuals, platforms, and companies liable for producing, hosting, or sharing an unauthorized deepfake.

By Joe Hindy

Pricing Revealed for 'Venu' Sports Streaming Service From ESPN, Fox, WBD

If you can afford another streaming service, Venu aims to provide fans in the US with a single destination for watching the most sought-after games and events.

By Jibin Joseph

Reddit CEO: Blocking Microsoft From AI Scraping Was a 'Real Pain in the Ass'

Microsoft, Perplexity AI, and Anthropic need to pay to use Reddit's posts, Steve Huffman says. But it's unlikely Microsoft is open to striking a deal.

By Kate Irwin

Qualcomm Teases $700 Snapdragon X PCs

Qualcomm is preparing to unleash more affordable products featuring Snapdragon X Elite chips, including a new wave of Copilot+ PCs slated for 2025. 

By Michael Kan

Blood Donation Nonprofit OneBlood Hit With Ransomware Attack

OneBlood is still operational but working at a 'significantly reduced capacity.'

By Joe Hindy