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OpenAI has banned several accounts originating from China that were misusing its ChatGPT technology to develop an AI-powered social media surveillance tool.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has imposed a fine of nearly A$1 million on Telegram for a significant delay in responding to inquiries about its measures to combat child exploitation and extremist content on its platform. The initial request, sent in March 2024, required a response by May 6, 2024; however, Telegram did not provide the necessary information until October 13, 2024, resulting in a 160-day delay.

Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, effective February 21, 2025.

For some time now, Google has been asking for a mobile phone number and verification when new customers create Gmail accounts. SMS verification is also used as part of the login process, to verify that a returning customer is indeed that customer.

Google did introduce an option to enable 2-step verification for accounts without phone number in 2024 already.

Rockstar Games has announced a major upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) on PC, bringing a host of enhancements and new features derived from the latest console versions for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This upgrade will be available for free to all existing GTA 5 owners on PC starting March 4. Importantly, players will maintain their story mode and online progress post-upgrade.

A recent study by Future Publishing reveals a notable shift in how Americans are seeking information online.

Google is reportedly gearing up to reintroduce its Premium Lite subscription, which was eliminated in 2023, allowing users to enjoy a largely ad-free YouTube experience at a significantly reduced cost.

Support calls are something that many consumers dread. From long wait times and irritating menu choices to members of support that can't or won't help you, or hang up on you after you have waited for tens of minutes or more.

HP Inc has reportedly found another way to make the life of its customers miserable. The company added a 15 minute waiting time for all telephone support calls, reports The Register.

Instagram has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Direct Messaging (DM) platform, aiming to enrich user communication and interaction. These updates introduce functionalities such as message scheduling, pinned messages, music sharing, instant translations, and group chat QR code invitations. The global rollout of these features is currently underway, accessible to both iPhone and Android users.

Message Scheduling and Pinned Messages

Google has expanded its 'Circle to Search' functionality to iPhone users, integrating the feature into the Google and Chrome apps on

Windows 11 includes a rather weak backup tool that uses OneDrive to back up some files and preferences. When you set up a new PC, you may restore these backed up files and settings.

The feature is far from a true backup tool let alone a migration tool. It does not backup installed software and includes only specific folders in regards to files either.

Microsoft has unveiled Muse, a generative AI model designed to assist in the development of Xbox games.

Nvidia's latest RTX 50-series graphics cards—the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti—have officially

A new file management application, File Pilot, has entered beta testing, offering a modern and efficient alternative to Windows 11's native File Explorer.

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of its first in-house 5G modem, the C1. This development signifies Apple's strategic move to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers, particularly Qualcomm, for cellular technology. The Apple C1 modem is engineered to enhance power efficiency, contributing to the device's impressive battery life, which supports up to 26 hours of video playback. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e is available for pre-order starting February 21, with shipments commencing on February 28.