Late last year, a significant controversy arose involving the Honey browser extension, which had been marketed as a tool to help users find the best deals and coupons. Instead of fulfilling this promise, it was discovered that Honey was manipulating affiliate links and diverting potential commissions away from influencers and Continue Reading
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Update Firefox Now to Prevent Breakage of Extensions and Streaming Sites
If you are using Firefox, it’s important to know which version you have installed. On March 14, specific extensions and streaming services may cease to function on older versions of the browser. This disruption is due to the expiration of a crucial root certificate, which affects a version of DRM Continue Reading
Caution: New ‘CAPTCHA’ Method Deceives Users into Downloading Malware
Here’s a retro computer tip from 1995: avoid entering random inputs into the Windows Run command bar. While it may seem intuitive, a particularly crafty piece of malware is gaining traction online through this very method. Although it sounds simple, the technique is both sneaky and effective. The scenario unfolds Continue Reading
X Faces Ongoing Disruptions Following Hack, Resulting in Inaccessible Feeds and More
X, previously known as Twitter, has been facing temporary disruptions since yesterday around 3 PM ET. These issues have hindered users from accessing their feeds or sending and receiving messages. Many users are encountering an error message that states, “Something went wrong. Try reloading,” with no clear explanation provided. Unfortunately, Continue Reading
Google Calendar Introduces Side Panel for Gemini AI Assistant
The new feature is currently being tested in Workspace Labs and is not yet available to all standard users. Users can find the Gemini sidebar button, which has been recently introduced, in the horizontal menu located above the calendar. This button is positioned between the Calendar/Tasks toggle and the Google Continue Reading
Malware Infects 1.6 Million Android TV Devices Globally: A New Botnet Threat Emerges
Research indicates that the new Vo1d variant, a botnet, has enhanced its self-protection features with improved encryption. This advancement makes it difficult for cybersecurity experts to send commands to the bots and analyze their behavior. Additionally, the botnet has developed better cloaking abilities. The infected Android TV devices are leveraged Continue Reading
Microsoft Plans to Replace Skype with Teams: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has announced plans to retire Skype, a pioneering service in IP telephony, by May 5, 2025. The company intends to replace Skype with the complimentary version of Microsoft Teams. This move signifies the end of an era for Skype, which Microsoft acquired for $8.5 billion in May 2011, approximately Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Copilot AI Will No Longer Assist with Windows 11 Piracy
It seems that Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, may have been overly accommodating in certain scenarios. Recently, it was revealed that if users inquire about assistance with digital piracy, Copilot now firmly declines to help. In its response, Copilot emphasizes that aiding in digital piracy is not only illegal but also Continue Reading
Opera’s AI-Driven ‘Browser Operator’ Can Complete Tasks on Your Behalf
On Monday, Opera, the browser maker, unveiled an impressive demonstration of its upcoming AI-powered technology called “Browser Operator.” This innovation allows users to assign shopping tasks to the browser, which it then pursues independently, marking what Opera describes as “agentic browsing.” The company claims this represents a “paradigm shift for Continue Reading
uBlock Origin Still Functional on Chrome Despite Warnings, at Least for Now
Users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular ad blockers for Chrome, have begun to notice warnings when they open the browser indicating that the extension is no longer supported. This warning prompts users to remove the extension. However, this alert does not mean that uBlock Origin has become Continue Reading