Global outage hit iPhone iMessage last night
It’s not you, it’s Apple. If you didn’t get a text back yesterday, it’s because iMessage was down for about an hour. According to the outage tracker, more than 14,000 iMessage outages were reported just after 6 p.m. Thursday. down detector. Apple’s System Status website reports that there was an issue with iMessage, but says […]
First-ever emojis from 1988 revealed — can you guess where these low-tech symbols came from?
Can you decipher these ancient hieroglyphs? In an era of hyper-advanced technology, today’s innovative emojis make the emojis of the past, 20 to 30 years old, seem digitally prehistoric. Whether you’re texting a friend or creating a social media post, you’ll have an incredibly detailed array of emojis at your fingertips for every occasion, from […]
Google’s AI-powered search engine could be ‘catastrophic’ for publishers
Google’s controversial move to introduce AI-generated summaries into its search engine is ‘devastating’ to cash-strapped publishers and content creators who rely on traffic to generate vital revenue Prominent advocates have warned that it could be damaging. Announced earlier this week at Google’s annual I/O conference, the “AI Overview” feature automatically generates answers to users’ complex […]
Instagram parent Meta hit with online child safety probe in Europe
Instagram’s parent company Meta will be investigated in Europe for allegedly failing to protect children online from social media addiction, dangerous content and other harmful influences, regulators announced Thursday. . The European Commission is investigating whether Meta violates the Digital Services Act. The Digital Services Act is a comprehensive law that came into effect last […]
Apple unveils ‘transformative’ new feature that allows you to control an iPhone with your eyes
They are adding “eyes” to the iPhone. Apple users will soon be able to control their iPhones and iPads with their eyes after the tech giant announced a series of new accessibility features for its products. Eye Tracking, designed for users with physical disabilities, is powered by artificial intelligence and requires no additional hardware. according […]
Parler’s ex-CEO John Matze wants to fix social media with new Hedgehog app
The former CEO of conservative social media site Parler said the company aimed to foster “reasoned debate” while eliminating the cyberbullying and online “mobs” that plague other sites, especially Parler. We’ve launched a new app called Hedgehog. John Matze said he developed the new app, which has been described as a hybrid of Flipboard, Reddit, […]
Billionaire Frank McCourt preparing to make bid for TikTok
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he is forming a consortium to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations, forcing TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform. Well, it’s prohibited. In an announcement Wednesday, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers said he had consulted with investment bank Guggenheim Securities to develop […]
The 10 most common 4-digit PIN numbers — are you at risk of a cyberattack?
This Pin may make it easier to target you. Many people have difficulty choosing and remembering a passcode, especially when using a four-digit PIN. However, if you plan on defaulting to something as simple as 1-2-3, you may want to reconsider making it your password. A new cybersecurity study reveals the most popular pins people […]
iPhone iOS 17.5 update makes users’ old deleted photos reappear
iPhone users are experiencing a very scary sense of déjà vu. Apple’s latest update iOS 17.5 (which the company recently urged users to download immediately) is causing photos that have been deleted for years to reappear on your phone. One person was shocked when a deleted nude photo of her and her partner from three […]
GameStop, AMC plunge as ‘Roaring Kitty’-led meme stock rally cools off
GameStop and AMC fell sharply on Wednesday as the “meme stock rally” sparked by the surprise return of “Roaring Kitty” showed signs of coming to an end. GameStop stock fell 31% to $32.40 per share after posting strong gains in each of the past two trading sessions. AMC fell about 25% to $5.10 per share. […]