WhatsApp chats are more than just for fun banter with friends and family. They’ve been heavily used during pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, medical rescue in conflict zones, environmental justice, and political activism. Leaks, however, often put members of a group chat at serious risk. To tackle the digital perils, WhatsApp is rolling out a … Read more
TL;DR: 4chan has long been one of the internet’s most infamous communities, playing a central role in the rise of various memes and controversial incidents. Following a cyberattack that abruptly took the site offline, comments from an anonymous former moderator suggest its chances of returning are slim. Access to 4chan was disrupted on April 14, … Read more
Key Takeaways New research shows that hard disks produce less CO2 than SSDs or LTO Tapes. The report also lays down three ways for a sustainable future: building energy-efficient tech, recycling, and shared responsibility. However, making the switch isn’t easy considering the benefits of SSD storage. As per reports, global carbon emissions have increased from … Read more
The price of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala dinner with the president on 22 May, describing it as the “most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION … Read more
A new study claims that AI models like ChatGPT and Claude now outperform PhD-level virologists in problem-solving in wet labs, where scientists analyze chemicals and biological material. This discovery is a double-edged sword, experts say. Ultra-smart AI models could help researchers prevent the spread of infectious diseases. But non-experts could also weaponize the models to … Read more
Financially-motivated threat actors – including ransomware crews – remain the single biggest source of cyber threat in the world, accounting for 55% of active threat groups tracked during 2024, up two percentage points on 2023 and 7% on 2022, demonstrating that cyber crime really does, to a certain extent, pay. At least, this is … Read more
According to Turley, OpenAI would throw its proverbial hat in the ring if Google had to sell. When asked if OpenAI would want Chrome, he was unequivocal. “Yes, we would, as would many other parties,” Turley said. OpenAI has reportedly considered building its own Chromium-based browser to compete with Chrome. Several months ago, the company … Read more
Owing to the aspirational state of things, OpenAI writes, “Our production models do not yet fully reflect the Model Spec, but we are continually refining and updating our systems to bring them into closer alignment with these guidelines.” In a February 12, 2025 interview, members of OpenAI’s model-behavior team told The Verge that eliminating AI … Read more
Price: £39.99 Developer: Milestone Publisher: Milestone Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Version Reviewed: PC I’m bonnet-over-boot in love with Hot: Wheels Unleashed, one of the most exciting, imaginative, and hands-down fun arcade racers I’ve played in years. Milestone’s game cherry-picks all the best bits from Trackmania, Burnout, and Micro Machines, … Read more
Nebula, the projector sub-brand of Anker, today unveiled the Nebula X1 outdoor smart projector. The triple laser projector boasts a new motorized gimbal-mounted lens with AI-driven auto image setup, a first-of-its-kind liquid cooling system, a new and innovative approach to sound with built-in speakers that can also work with an optional set of wireless satellite … Read more