Meta introduced a new video editing app called “Edits” after ByteDance’s CapCut was removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the app’s upcoming launch on iOS next month, with an Android version to follow. The company is collaborating with select creators … Read more
Frank McCourt, a Boston billionaire, is leading a bid to buy TikTok from ByteDance after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring its sale. The law, citing national security concerns, mandates ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations by January 19. McCourt, through his internet advocacy group Project Liberty, has proposed an offer to acquire … Read more
AT&T has decided to discontinue its 5G Internet Air service in New York due to the implementation of the state’s Affordable Broadband Act. The service, which had offered download speeds of 40 to 140 Mbps for $55 per month, will no longer be available to new customers. However, existing users will be able to continue … Read more
Researchers have discovered that many smartwatches and fitness tracker bands contain synthetic rubber made with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are of concern because they are persistent in both the environment and the human body, and they can potentially be absorbed through the skin. A study conducted … Read more
A newly discovered vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-7344, affects Microsoft-signed UEFI applications, posing a serious security risk even when Secure Boot is enabled. The issue could allow attackers to deploy bootkits, malicious software that runs before the operating system loads. Bootkits are particularly dangerous because they are hard to detect and can survive even an OS … Read more
The Galaxy S25 series will come in several color options for each model, with the Galaxy S24 and S24+ sharing the same choices. The premium Galaxy S25 Ultra, however, will have a wider range of exclusive colors. A recent leak has revealed almost all the color options for these devices, giving a clear preview of … Read more
The Meta Quest 3S offers one of the best virtual reality experiences, and Amazon has the best deal we’ve seen for the 256 GB model. Normally priced at $399.99, the 256 GB version is now available for just $349.99, providing double the storage of the baseline model for only a $50 price difference. Since you … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is on the verge of launch, with just days remaining before the official Galaxy Unpacked event. Leaked promotional images shared by tipster Evan Blass reveal the designs of all three phones in the series, including a separate poster highlighting the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Notably, these images showcase the new phones … Read more
At CES 2025, Nvidia showcased some impressive advancements in its RTX 50-series GPUs, but the company’s real focus remains on AI. Nvidia’s ultimate vision is to have AI running directly on PCs, removing the need for cloud processing. However, the demos presented revealed that the AI technologies, while promising, still need significant refinement. The company … Read more
Microsoft has confirmed that three new zero-day exploits are actively being used in cyberattacks, adding further challenges to Windows users’ security. These vulnerabilities are part of a larger security update released during the latest Patch Tuesday, which addresses 159 total vulnerabilities. Among these, 12 are critical, and eight are zero-day vulnerabilities, with three already known … Read more