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Footage of Prototype Touchscreen iMac From 1999 Emerges
A video of a touchscreen iMac from 1999 has emerged on the internet, offering fascinating insights.
Google Has Shipped Nearly 40 Million Pixel Phones Since 2016 Launch
Google Pixel has reportedly reached 37.9 million units sold since launching in 2016.
23andMe Confirms Leak of User Data and Test Results
Genetics firm 23andMe has acknowledged that user data from its platform has been compromised and is circulating on hacker forums. The company attributes the data leak to a credential-stuffing attack, reports Bleeping Computer. A spokesperson for 23andMe confirmed the legitimacy of the data and stated, "We were made aware that certain 23andMe customer profile information...
Amazon Luna Now Offers Individual Ubisoft Game Sales
Amazon's cloud gaming service, Luna has announced that customers can now purchase individual Ubisoft games like "Assassin’s Creed: Mirage" directly on the platform. This move comes after Amazon Luna let customers link their Ubisoft+ accounts in December 2022, allowing them to play select Ubisoft PC games across multiple devices. "With today’s launch, Luna is taking...
Canada ‘Will Not Back Down’ vs Google in Online News Fight
Federal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge defended Canada's Online News Act on Friday, stating that the rapidly changing media landscape necessitates immediate action. "We need to put our foot in the door and start doing it," St-Onge said at the MINDS international news agency conference in Toronto, reports The Canadian Press. She added that the government...
Sony Confirms Two Security Breaches Affecting Employee Data
In a data breach notification to the Office of the Main Attorney General, Sony revealed that personal details of 6,791 individuals were compromised.
Meta Paying Celebrities Millions for Fictional AI Chatbots
Reports have surfaced that Meta is shelling out substantial sums to renowned personalities such as Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, and more.
Elon Musk Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Testimony in $44 Billion Twitter Deal
Elon Musk is facing a legal battle with the SEC over his testimony in an ongoing investigation into his $44 billion Twitter acquisition, Bloomberg reports.
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Eyes In-House AI Chip Production
OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, is contemplating the creation of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips, even exploring potential acquisitions.
Apple Considered DuckDuckGo for Safari Search at One Point
Apple held multiple discussions with search engine DuckDuckGo about replacing Google as the default search engine for Safari's private browsing mode but ultimately decided against it, according to court transcripts unsealed on Wednesday. The documents were part of the ongoing antitrust trial against Google overseen by US District Judge Amit Mehta, reports Bloomberg. "We were...
X Premium to Get Multi-Tiered Pricing Plans
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a three-tiered premium service aimed at reinvigorating growth. The company disclosed this strategy during a briefing to debt holders on Thursday, according to a person who dialed into the call, reports Bloomberg. The current X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) plan, priced at $7.99 USD...
Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Close Activision Blizzard Acquisition Next Week
It's being reported that Microsoft's $68.7 billion USD acquisition of Activision Blizzard may close by Friday, October 13th.