Court blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but frees ‘Tweet’

A U.S. federal court has partially ruled in favor of Elon Musk’s X in a trademark dispute against a startup attempting to launch a rival social platform. The company, known as Operation Bluebird, was blocked from using its original Twitter.now moniker, as the court protected the core brand identity belonging to X. At the same […]

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X shifts US creator payouts exclusively to X Money

Elon Musk’s social network X has announced that creator payouts in the United States will now be processed exclusively through its proprietary X Money service, replacing Stripe. The transition covers both subscription earnings and original content rewards, introducing instant payouts without waiting periods or minimum threshold requirements. This update aligns with the broader vision of […]

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Massive ID verification data breach exposes millions

A suspected massive data breach has compromised the identity documents of over 150 million people, according to security reports. A dark web site named Nexus emerged, allowing users to search through a vast repository of driver’s licenses and passports primarily from the United States and Canada, with daily updates allegedly sourced directly from a major […]

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MapQuest surges to No. 1 in App Store after defying rename

Classic mapping application MapQuest has achieved a remarkable comeback, claiming the top spot on the U.S. App Store after refusing to adopt a government-mandated name change for Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” While tech giants like Google and Apple adjusted their maps to comply with the executive order, the independent navigation tool openly defied the […]

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X users targeted by attackers following the launch of X Money

A wave of cyber attacks and unauthorized access attempts has targeted users on the X platform shortly after the rollout of its new financial feature, X Money. Numerous members reported receiving unsolicited password reset notifications, sparking immediate concern across the network. Platform engineers acknowledged the issue, noting that bad actors are likely drawn to the […]

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Android Update Brings Motion Assist and Gemini Features

Google has rolled out a fresh batch of features for Android devices, aiming to improve accessibility, personalization, and daily utility. A key addition is ‘Motion Assist’, a tool designed to mitigate motion sickness by displaying dynamic visual cues that match a vehicle’s movement, following a concept previously explored by Apple. The update also leverages Google’s […]

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Reliance’s JioHotstar goes global in three markets without sports

JioHotstar, the major streaming platform backed by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, is taking its first steps outside domestic borders. The service is officially replacing Hotstar in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, marking the beginning of an ambitious international expansion strategy. Despite the crucial role that live sports play in driving massive viewership for the platform […]

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Microsoft tests fix after major multi-hour Outlook outage

Microsoft experienced a widespread and lengthy service disruption affecting Exchange Online, impacting numerous Outlook users globally. The outage began earlier in the day, causing significant delays and failures in sending and receiving emails, alongside critical authentication errors. According to the company, the root cause was traced back to an authentication component that also affected secondary […]

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Massive 12TB Steam leak uncovers lost gaming history

A massive data leak exceeding 12 terabytes has exposed builds and assets for nearly every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013. The enormous archive encompasses Valve’s own catalog as well as titles from numerous third-party developers, offering an unprecedented look into past game development. Among the initial discoveries are long-lost assets related to […]

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Hollywood is betting big on microdrama mobile apps

The entertainment industry is rapidly pivoting toward microdramas, short-form scripted series designed specifically for vertical viewing on mobile phones. Following massive growth in international markets, U.S. revenues are projected to hit $1.5 billion this year, drawing intense interest from major Hollywood figures. High-profile celebrities like James Franco, Issa Rae, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Taye Diggs […]

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