Ransomware hackers stole more than US$1bil in 2023
With ransomware hacks, cybercriminals block access to a victims’ data or files until they pay an extortion fee, typically through…
Nearly half of TikTok users say they get news from the app
Nearly half of TikTok users say they use the platform to keep up to date with the news, according to…
Bard is becoming Gemini and getting a paid version
Major changes are in store for Bard, Google's AI chatbot and direct competitor to ChatGPT. Like its rival, Bard will…
Android users will no longer be able to sideload certain apps in Singapore
To combat identity theft and financial fraud, Google is blocking the installation of apps directly onto devices, also known as…
Opinion: Tim Cook’s three-word answer about Apple’s plans for AI was incredibly revealing
On Apple's most recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook was asked about the company's plans for artificial intelligence (AI). Of…
Meta wants industry-wide labels for AI-made images
In the meantime, Meta advised people to look at online content critically, checking whether accounts posting it are trustworthy and…
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing labels on AI-generated images that appear on their social media feeds, part of…
Twitch ‘Clips’ feature is used by predators to record and share child abuse
In the spring of 2023, a 12-year-old boy went live on Twitch, the popular livestreaming site owned by Amazon.com Inc,…
Now that Google cache functionality is disappearing, how can you consult web archives?
Google recently removed a useful feature enabling users to access the archives of web pages referenced in its search results.…