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The end of an era? Google Search’s dominance might be fading
Google Search has dominated the online search engine space for over a decade. For the first time, Google’s global market share has plummeted below 90%.
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Google is working on a security feature to disable USB data access
Google might introduce a brand-new feature to its operating system. To enhance your smartphone’s security, it will most likely roll out an option to disable data access via USB, making it harder for criminals to exfiltrate personal information from your device.
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Nova Scotia Power cyberattack impacts customer billing accounts
Canada's Nova Scotia Power, the region’s leading electrical supplier, is “actively responding” to a cybersecurity incident impacting its business IT networks and customer account access.
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Marks & Spencer caught up in Scattered Spider ransomware attack
Weeks-long payment outages disrupting operations at British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) are now being blamed on Scattered Spider, the same ransomware group said to be responsible for the 2023 hack of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Trump calls Bezos to settle Amazon's "hostile" plan to disclose tariffs costs on prodcuts
The White House has denounced Amazon's reported plans to disclose the cost that US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were adding to its products, and slammed the retail giant for its past ties to China.
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Starlink’s free dish – no strings, just fine print
Starlink just made its hardware free for 12-month subscribers – but you might end up paying more if you cancel early or move.
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Duolingo plans to become “AI-first” company, ditches contractors
Duolingo has announced plans to become an “AI-first” company, and with that comes the gradual phasing out of contractors.
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Spain and Portugal power blackouts: was there a cyberattack?
Electricity has already been restored to 99% of Spain and most of Portugal by Tuesday morning. But officials are still hunting for answers – what caused the massive power outage?
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SK Telecom offers new SIM cards to customers after revealing cyberattack
SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier and broadband provider, announced on Monday it will offer free SIM card replacements to customers after admitting a major data breach hit the telecommunications company earlier this month.
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Spain’s entire electricity grid cut off, widespread outages reported
Large parts of Spain and Portugal, including respective capitals Madrid and Lisbon, have been hit by a massive power outage. The cause of the blackouts aren’t yet clear.
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Prime Vision's AI enhancements receive warm welcome from sports viewers
When Amazon offered sports fans a chance to watch American football through its new AI-powered “Prime Vision” last year, many wondered if it wasn’t too much. Now, a new poll reveals that the viewers actually love it.
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US government reserved $500K for YouTube ads threatening irregular migrants
The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly spent $500,000 on YouTube Ads since April 1st to deter irregular migration.
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Top Twitch streaming trends of 2024 revealed
Twitch, the live streaming platform, just revealed its numbers for 2024, showcasing everything from top global games to Twitch’s most viewed streamers.
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FBI offers $10M for info on China's Salt Typhoon hackers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday announced a $10 million reward for information on Salt Typhoon, the China-backed hacking group responsible for targeting several US telecoms, as well as the US Treasury.
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Marks & Spencer imploding in wake of cyberattack, shuts down app, online sales
Marks & Spencer (M&S) struggles to recover from what appears to be a malicious cyberattack last weekend. Now on Friday, the UK retailer says it has suspended all online sales transactions for the foreseeable future, leaving customers vulnerable to inevitable phishing attacks, security experts tell Cybernews.
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Copy or go solo? Minecraft players reveal the smarter strategy
How do humans choose between gut instinct and groupthink? A new Minecraft-based study might hold the answer – and AI designers are paying attention.
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Perplexity joins OpenAI in the battle for Chrome – if Google is forced to sell
Perplexity has thrown its hat into the ring with a potential takeover bid for Google’s web browser after OpenAI said it was also interested.
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Meta’s oversight board rebukes policy changes on banned hate speech, harrassment
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking and eased curbs on discussions of contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity.
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AI election interference enters the Amazon era
Before Canadians cast their votes on April 28th, a different kind of campaign blitz has hit Amazon – and it’s powered by generative AI.
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Apple fined $570M and Meta $228M for breach of EU law
Apple was fined 500 million euros and Meta 200 million euros, as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
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