Google announces that it will not block third-party cookies as planned 

In an unexpected turn of events, Google has scrapped its four-year-old plan to eliminate third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. Instead, Google plans to introduce a new strategy that offers users an... Read more »

How long will it take for services to recover after the Microsoft IT outage? 

Businesses and services worldwide are now gradually recovering from the IT outage that disrupted computer systems for hours this week. Among the hardest hit were businesses, banks, hospitals, and airlines, following the... Read more »

Disney confirms investigation into leaked internal messages 

Disney is currently investigating a potential breach of internal communications by a hacking group that claims to be advocating for artists’ rights. The group, known as Nullbulge, says that it has accessed... Read more »

TikTok says it offered the US government a “kill switch” for the platform in 2022 

TikTok has revealed that it proposed giving the US government the authority to shut down the platform in 2022 in an effort to address lawmakers’ concerns about data protection and national security.... Read more »

Two AI start-ups sued by record labels over copyright violations 

The world’s largest record labels are taking legal action against two AI start-ups, Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.  Companies like Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records... Read more »

Health official calls for health warnings on social media to protect teenagers’ mental health 

One of the top health officials in the United States has urged the nation to introduce smoking-style warning labels on social media platforms.  In an article for the New York Times, Surgeon... Read more »

Campaigners object to Meta’s plans to use social media posts for AI training 

Plans by Meta to use public posts and images from Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence (AI) tools have faced backlash from digital rights groups.  The social media company has... Read more »

10 Ways to Reduce Your Screen Time 

Screens are everywhere – from phones and computers to TVs and tablets. And while technology brings many benefits, excessive screen time can have negative impacts on your physical and mental health. If... Read more »

Visa announces plans to introduce new technology to reduce fraud 

With more consumers concerned about the risks of online fraud, companies have been focused on how they can boost their protections – and Visa is the latest to introduce new measures to... Read more »

Researchers warn consumers about the data they’re giving to airlines with apps 

According to research by Cybernews, airlines are now collecting a wide array of data from apps on some user’s phones, and they could be using this data to gain an advantage.  When... Read more »