FBI urges iPhone users to switch to WhatsApp and Signal for safety
The advisory follows a series of cyberattacks attributed to Salt Typhoon, a hacking group linked to China’s Ministry of Public Security.
SpaceX Dragon set to return scientific cargo from space station
SpaceX Dragon returns Dec. 5, 2024, carrying scientific samples and hardware from the International Space Station for groundbreaking research.
Apple accused of silencing workers, spying on personal devices
Bhakta, who has worked for Apple since 2020, says he was barred from talking about his work on podcasts and instructed to remove information about his working conditions from his LinkedIn profile.
WhatsApp QR codes transform channel sharing
Users can scan the QR code to directly access and follow the channel without needing to copy and paste links.
Elon Musk challenges OpenAI’s transition to for-profit model
Musk also advocates for open-source AI development, criticizing OpenAI for moving away from its nonprofit origins.
Popular app to stop working on iPhones in May
According to Meta, the decision to drop support for older devices stems from the limitations of outdated operating systems.
ESA’s Proba-3 mission to create artificial solar eclipses in Space
The mission also includes experiments to refine techniques for satellite servicing and space debris removal.
Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI for alleged copyright violations
OpenAI maintains that its models are trained on publicly available data and operate within fair use and international copyright principles.
WhatsApp users slam new animated typing indicator
The redesign mirrors Apple's iMessage typing animation, but users argue that it disrupts WhatsApp’s hallmark simplicity.
TikTok introduces age restrictions amid mental health concerns
In addition to filter restrictions, TikTok plans to introduce new safety resources across 13 European countries.
Ancient crocodile fossil unearthed in Peru
Paleontologists in Peru have unveiled the fossilized remains of a juvenile crocodilian species dating back 10 to 12 million years.
PlayStation at 30: How Sony’s grey box conquered gaming
PlayStation was Sony's first foray into the world of video games and when it hit the shelves in Japan on December 3, 1994, the company needed to sell one million units to cover its costs.