Category: Tech
Meta built content censorship system to break into China, report says
It failed, however. Mark Zuckerberg tried to get Facebook into China, where it is blocked, for well over a decade. According to a whistleblower report, Zuckerberg and Meta considered some fairly unsavory tactics to make it happen, including a censorship system and sharing user data. The whistleblower in this case is Sarah Wynn-Williams, …
Secret commands found in Bluetooth chip used in a billion devices
Researchers discovered what they’re describing as a potential security issue that could affect a billion devices. A potential security issue has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers that has the capability to affect more than one billion devices. According to researchers at the cybersecurity firm Tarlogic, a hidden command has been found coded into a bluetooth […]
How to pin a message to an Instagram DM
Particularly helpful for reminders or a good bit. Instagram released a whole host of new features for app users in February, and most of them are intended to bring messaging to the forefront. Now, you can translate messages in your DMs, schedule them ahead of time, add music, and pin messages. These …
Tesla used car prices are cratering
As public distaste for Tesla grows, the automaker’s used cars get more affordable. It’s a complicated time for car shoppers. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to increase new car prices, and the used car prices are expected to rise in turn. That is, of course, unless you’re shopping for Teslas, which are getting more affordable […]
Donald Trump says 4 groups in talks to buy TikTok
Who they are is anyone’s guess, as the president didn’t say who was in the running. TikTok has until April 5 to find a buyer, and President Donald Trump says that at least four are currently in the mix. The short-from video platform may need to find new ownership since the U.S. passed its sell-or-ban […]
Is Instagram down? Users can’t log in.
It’s not just you. If you tried to log in to Instagram on Monday, you might have had a little trouble. Users are reporting errors with logging into the Meta-owned social media platform, with many unable to access their accounts. According to DownDetector (owned by Mashable’s parent company, Ziff Davis), …
DeepSeek could face US government device ban amid security concerns
In addition to a potential ban on government devices, authorities are also exploring restrictions on app store.
Apple’s Smart Home Hub faces setback amid Siri development delays
Apple has delayed the introduction of its anticipated smart home hub due to setbacks with Siri’s features.
WhatsApp beta rolls out AI-generated group icons and Meta AI widget
WhatsApp has commenced testing two new features in the latest beta versions of its messaging application for Android.
iPhone 17 Air dimensions leak, hints at slim bezels like iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be Apple’s thinnest smartphone in several years, with details about the device having emerged online.
