Google's Taara chip miniaturizes light-based connectivity for faster internet in underserved areas
A potential revolution for when fiber optics hit their speed limits
Tesla could take on Uber, gears up to enter the ride-sharing market
Tesla applies for permit to launch ride-sharing service in California
Google makes it easier to remove your personal information from search results
The new features are integrated directly into search results pages
Epic Games revokes lifetime bans for some Fortnite cheaters
A second chance for first-time offenders
WordPress dispute escalates with class action lawsuit over blocked updates
WordPress user is alleging Automattic and founder Matt Mullenweg abused their control over the ecosystem
Meta's leak problem just cost 20 employees their jobs, with more firings expected
Meta warned this would happen
Instagram could launch a separate Reels app amid uncertainty over TikTok's future
Yet another new social media app?
Meta admits Instagram error flooded Reels with violent and pornographic content
A lot of the content shouldn't have been allowed in the first place
What just happened? Meta has admitted that an "error" caused Instagram users to see a slew of violent and pornographic content on their personal Reels page. The company has apologized for the mistake, which resulted in video clips filled with everything from school shootings and murders to rape being shown.
Google Drive adds searchable transcripts for video uploads
Another improvement for video content search and accessibility
Who was the tech CEO that back in 1999 said, "You have zero privacy anyway..."
Was it Google's Eric Schmidt, Scott McNealy, or Mark Cuban?
Developer makes Pong playable across 240 Chrome tabs using synced favicons
Who said tabs are all clutter?
New long-range Wi-Fi HaLow router hits the market for less than $100, up to 10-mile connectivity
Morse Micro's router pushes boundaries with 32Mbps HaLow and 300Mbps Wi-Fi 4 speeds
Massive leak exposes the inner workings of top ransomware syndicate Black Basta
Some 200,000 private messages among hacking group members have been revealed
Record $1.5 billion crypto heist hits exchange, Ethereum reserves drained
Bybit CEO assures user funds are safe, victims to be fully reimbursed
US soldier accused of leaking Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' call logs pleads guilty to phone records theft
The suspect was arrested in December
YouTube Premium Lite set to launch in the US, offering a cheaper ad-free experience
Would you pay for it?
Meta raises executive bonuses by up to 200% after cutting 5% of its workforce
Isn't that always the way?
A hot potato: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has described 2025 as "an intense year" as the company looks to streamline its business. Part of that involves laying off 5% of its workforce, close to 4,000 people. The company is also giving its executives more money, having just approved a plan giving them bigger bonuses – up to 200% of their base salary.
Users can now sign up for Meta's Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Rolling out in the US soon
Amazon expands Eero lineup with new Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, starting at $170
Eero's most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router
Nvidia launches 'Verified Priority Access' for scarce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs
All gamers have to do is fill out a form and the Nvidia algorithm will help pick the recipients
Spotify's long-awaited HiFi tier is finally coming, but it'll cost you extra
Stop us if you've heard this one before
Rockstar is in talks with Fortnite and Roblox creators about user-generated GTA 6 content
It's also met with GTA Online creators
Mexico threatens lawsuit against Google over "Gulf of America" name on Google Maps
Mexico's president suggested North America be renamed América Mexicana