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Musk's xAI buys social media platform X for $45 billion
Elon Musk said on Friday that his xAI has acquired X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock transaction for $45 billion, including $12 billion debt.
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Internet rages, demands proof Trump pardon of Nikola founder Trevor Milton is real
Convicted fraudster and Nikola Motor Company's Trevor Milton on Friday sent out a press release to the masses claiming to have been pardoned by US President Donald Trump - but, so far, there is no proof, and some say it’s just one big PR stunt. So which is it?
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OnlyFans fined over fluctuating "challenger age"
Ofcom, the UK’s media and telecommunications regulator, has fined the adult-only website OnlyFans $1.4 million for failing to properly disclose information related to age check measures.
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To avoid Trump’s wrath, Europe won’t hit Meta and Apple with big fines
Already worried about US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose sweeping tariffs on car imports, the European Union (EU) seems to have decided to step back in its face-off against Meta and Apple.
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Reddit monitoring fix after issues impact thousands of US users, X also reported down
Thousands of Reddit and X social media app users in the US reported outages Thursday afternoon, with both sites appearing to slowly return back to normal.
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Ukrainian Railways hit by "Russian terrorists" just hours after announcing partial restoration
Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) on Thursday said it was hit by Russian forces only hours after announcing a partial restoration of its technological infrastructure this week. The attack damaged one of its railway cars and forced passengers to shelter in place.
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Spy satellite agencies will now surveil US Mexico border
The Trump administration has directed two intelligence agencies to train their satellite surveillance capabilities on the US-Mexico border region as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration and drug cartels
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These cybersecurity specialists are the most sought-after, according to a report
The roles featuring the most job postings were Security Engineers, security analysts, and DevSecOps.
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ChatGPT's tempting Studio Ghibli rip-offs: art or theft?
ChatGPT is igniting social media with Ghibli-inspired creations that blur the lines between homage and imitation.
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Report: China worried about Starlink, might provoke US in space
The US satellite constellation Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, could be targeted by China, which is building its own equivalent system, an influential US think tank has warned in a new report.
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OpenAI launches new $100K bug bounty and AI cybersecurity initiatives
OpenAI hopes to entice security researchers by raising the maximum payout for its Bug Bounty program from $20K to a cool $100K. This initiative, along with a slew of others, is part of a multi-pronged effort to prioritize AI cybersecurity.
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Trump says he would give China reduction in tariffs to get TikTok deal done
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to reduce tariffs to get a deal done with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170 million Americans.
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Atlético Madrid and Google team up to tackle cybercrime in sports
From ticket fraud to data breaches, Atlético de Madrid's latest move with Google Cloud marks a game-changing step towards securing digital spaces in the ever-evolving world of sports.
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DOGE staffer, 'Big Balls', provided tech support to cybercrime ring
The best-known member of Elon Musk's US DOGE Service team of technologists once provided support to a cybercrime gang that bragged about trafficking in stolen data.
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Apple announces June dates for Worldwide Developers Conference 2025
Apple will hold its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 to June 13, it said on Tuesday.
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Instagram and Facebook users report major outage
Facebook and Instagram users are complaining of widespread outages on Meta platforms, which is preventing them from viewing comments or logging in.
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Hydrogen and Coke: the ultimate vending combo
No more plugging in – Coca-Cola’s new hydrogen-powered vending machine runs completely off-grid. The company believes the innovation is a big step toward sustainable vending.
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Russia is closing its version of YouTube and TikTok
Nuum, the local Russian platform that allows users to stream videos and upload content, will close in June.
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Papua New Guinea shuts down Facebook, but that won’t stop users
Papua New Guinea has restricted Facebook in the country in an effort to stop the spread of pornography, hate speech, and other harmful content.
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Financing your fried chicken? Buy Now, Pay Later creeps into fast food
Would you take out a loan for a pad thai? With Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) creeping into fast food, the cost of convenience is starting to look a lot like a debt cycle.
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