February 2025
Mozilla extends Firefox Support for Windows 7 to September 2025
When Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 officially for most users in 2023, it soon thereafter stopped supporting its browser on the operating system. Other companies, including Google, pulled support as well.
Spotify's New 'Music Pro' Plan Brings HiFi Audio at an Additional Cost
Spotify is set to launch a new premium tier called "Music Pro" in 2025, nearly four years after initially announcing its plans for HiFi streaming. This service aims to cater to audiophiles by offering lossless audio quality, providing a richer and more detailed listening experience compared to the standard compressed formats currently available.
X Restricts Signal.me Links, Prompting User Backlash
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is currently blocking users from posting links to Signal.me, a domain used for secure direct messaging via the Signal app. Attempts to share these links result in error messages indicating the content is considered spam, harmful, or malicious.
DeepSeek Faces Another Country Ban Over Privacy Issues
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is encountering increasing global resistance due to privacy concerns. Recently, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) suspended new downloads of DeepSeek's AI app, citing non-compliance with the country's personal data protection regulations.
Bethesda Offers Fans a Chance to Be Immortalized in The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda Softworks is offering fans a unique opportunity to become part of gaming history by featuring as a non-playable character (NPC) in the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6.
Firefox 135.0.1: important security update and bug fixes
Mozilla plans to release a point update for its Firefox web browser later today to address security issues and fix several non-security issues in the open source web browser.
Reddit's New Paywall: Some Subreddits to Require Subscription
Reddit is set to introduce a paywall feature for certain subreddits by the end of 2025, as confirmed by CEO Steve Huffman during a recent "Ask Me Anything" session.
ChatGPT's New Model Specification Aims for Balanced Discussions
OpenAI has released a significantly expanded version of its Model Specification (Model Spec) for ChatGPT, aiming to refine how the AI model handles controversial topics and user interactions.