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A close-up of a smartphone screen that displays various social media apps in a folder. (Image Source: Bastian Riccardi on Pexels)

Pinterest tests new pop-ups to nudge kids off the app while at school

Pinterest is testing a new pop-up notification on the app that will encourage kids to log off the service during school hours. The pop-up will be shown to minors between the ages of 13 and 17 in the US and Canada.

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Apr 2025 10:45

Apple community support (Image source: Apple - screenshot)

Apple’s Support Forums are a black hole for user feedback

CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, sup...

Sebastian Jankowski, 18 Apr 2025 20:26

The upcoming Fujifilm half-frame compact camera has officially been spotted in a leaked image. (Image source: Andrea Pizzini on YouTube)

Fujifilm leak confirms optical viewfinder, affordable price, and minimal UI for new compact camera

The first images of the upcoming Fujifilm half-frame compact camera dash previous leaks of an EVF and reveal new information, including the lens aperture, a minimalist control scheme, and what appear to be dual microphones for vid...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 19:41

An Instagram app for the Apple iPad is reportedly in the works, but a release date is unknown. (Image source: Alexander Shatov / Notebookcheck - edited)

Instagram iPad app leaks as head honcho promises fix for abysmal searchability

Instagram head confirms that the Meta-owned company is finally working on a problem that has plagued iPad users since 2010, after previously claiming that there weren't enough users to justify the development cost.

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Apr 2025 06:33

Between these five affected apps, up to 900,000 users may have been affected (Image source: M.A.D. Mobile – edited)

Massive privacy breach in niche dating apps exposes sensitive user photos

A security investigation of iOS apps has revealed a massive privacy breach – 1.5 million user images uploaded to several specialist dating apps were publicly exposed to anyone with the URL. The developer M.A.D. Mobile has since ad...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 01 Apr 2025 20:40

Raspberry AI uses artificial intelligence to generate fashion photoshoots without the need to book models and locations. (Image source: Raspberry AI)

Raspberry AI reduces costs by generating fashion photoshoots virtually

Raspberry AI gets new features that may help you eliminate the cost of on-site fashion shoots by replacing real models and locations with virtual counterparts. The service can be used 24/7 without the need to take breaks or wait f...

David Chien, 31 Mar 2025 00:41

Musk's xAI has acquired X for a valuation of $45 billion in a pure-stock trade. (Image source: xAI)

Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks

Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.

David Chien, 29 Mar 2025 03:10

WhatsApp users will be able to add songs to their Status updates. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp Status can now have songs, update rolling out globally

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:55

TikTok has a quickly approaching deadline in the US but fewer Americans are now opposing the ban. (Image source: TikTok)

New study shows more Americans want TikTok to stay as sale deadline approaches

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has till April 5 to sell the app to an American company. However, a new study shows more Americans are now opposed to the ban as compared to two years ago.

Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 17:42

YouTube Premium Lite costs $7.99 per month in the US (Image source: YouTube - edited)

YouTube introduces affordable Premium Lite plan

Previous reports hinted that YouTube was working on a trimmed-down version of its Premium subscription, and they happened to be accurate. This plan is called Premium Lite, and as the name suggests, it's cheaper than the regular pl...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Mar 2025 08:20

Pokémon Presents announced for February 27th: Predictions, rumors, and more

CheckMag As usual, the presentation will be available live on YouTube. Predictions around potential upcoming projects, details surrounding 2024's Game Freak "Teraleak", and more are covered in this article.

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 21 Feb 2025 02:03

A redditor managed to purchase a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from a retailer almost two days before release. (Image source: Reddit)

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for $1000: Buyer manages to purchase AIB card before launch

Gamers have had to endure a plethora of difficulties in recent months. Those holding out for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will reportedly have to deal with similar supply shortages that we witnessed with the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090...

Sambit Saha, 18 Feb 2025 19:19

Gemma from Monster Hunter Wilds (Image source: Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds Gemma giveaway awarding free armor shards after release date

Upgrading gear can be a grind in Monster Hunter games. Fortunately, Smithy Gemma is hosting a contest to hand out up to 100 armor shards per hunter. Players must repeatedly share a hashtag on X to receive the shards after the Mons...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2025 16:47

Sam Altman details OpenAI's AI LLM roadmap. (Image source: OpenAI)

Sam Altman tweets OpenAI's AI LLM roadmap including GPT-5

The current CEO has laid out the roadmap for OpenAI's AI LLM development for GPT-4.5 and GPT 5, with the goal of simplifying model selection for users and developers.

David Chien, 13 Feb 2025 07:16

On February 12, NASA will broadcast live from the ISS for the first time. (Image source: DallE3)

NASA’s first-ever Twitch stream to broadcast live from the ISS

Next week, NASA will host its first-ever Twitch livestream from the ISS, aiming to spark interest in space exploration among a young, tech-savvy audience.

Marius Müller, 07 Feb 2025 19:38

GoPro's budget Hero action cam upgrades to 4:3 4K video and SuperView Digital Lens

GoPro has announced that the "smallest and lightest" of its action camera line-up is now also capable of its widest-angle recording thanks to a new software update that confers a potentially vital crop setting on its 4K video menu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2025 18:22

Facebook posts referencing Linux get banned for cybersecurity risks

Facebook censors Linux posts, calls FOSS project "cybersecurity threat" with mysterious inconsistency

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has blocked posts mentioning Linux, citing cybersecurity concerns. Meta confirmed after manual review that Linux is on the list of cybersecurity-related topics, and it will seemingly remain so unti...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Jan 2025 06:12

Fediverse on Kickstarter. (Image source: Kickstarter)

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup: Alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp launch crowdfunding campaign

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup - open source alternatives to conventional social media - are taking off. Having just launched a Kickstarter campaign, these platforms aim to counter the negative dynamics of conventional social media by p...

Marc Herter, 28 Jan 2025 00:02

Bluesky adds a video tab to profiles as its user count explodes

Bluesky is capitalizing on a growth opportunity by offering more new features. The social media network's new video tab organizes the media its members share. Still, users have plenty of suggestions for improving Bluesky further.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Jan 2025 22:38

Presidential executive order blocks TikTok ban enforcement for a period of 75 days. (Image source: TikTok)

President Trump signs executive order temporarily blocking enforcement of TikTok ban by attorney general

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking the enforcement of the TikTok ban by the United States for a period of 75 days.

David Chien, 21 Jan 2025 04:16

Supreme Court upholds law to ban TikTok from the US in the interest of national security. (Image source: TikTok)

Update | US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

The US Supreme Court upheld a law signed into power in March 2024, requiring TikTok sell its US operations to an American buyer or leave the US market. Millions of US TikTok users potentially face a blackout on Sunday, January 19....

David Chien, 19 Jan 2025 05:12

Apple has paused AI notification summaries

Apple pulls AI news summaries after inaccuracies reach tipping point

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-gene...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jan 2025 01:15

The M4 Mac mini has abandoned USB-A ports for a USB-C-only solution. (Image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Mac mini users are reporting problems with USB-C connectivity

While the Apple Mac mini is an incredible little computer, it is not immune to issues. A recent report by AppleInsider has discovered a plethora of users complaining about reliability with USB-C connections, although the culprit i...

Sambit Saha, 16 Jan 2025 19:19

Deal | Panasonic Lumix S9 compact full-frame hybrid camera gets substantial Amazon discount with kit lens

The somewhat controversial Panasonic Lumix S9 has received a 22% discount on Amazon, making it a solid option for entry-level photographers or video shooters looking for a smallish camera to carry around that doesn't compromise on...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jan 2025 18:27

Age-restricted social media access legislation push in Indonesia (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Social media age restrictions coming to Indonesia

Social media age restrictions are coming to Indonesia as soon as possible, according to the country's officials. This temporary measure aims to protect children while the government is working on a law to set a minimum age for usi...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2025 14:38

Deception via AI and a sick Brad Pitt. (Image source @TheOscarRace on X)

French woman defrauded of $850k in romance scam

A French woman has fallen victim to a perfidious love scam in which AI-generated images of Hollywood star Brad Pitt were used to gain her trust. Over a period of two years, perpetrators posing as Brad Pitt stole around the equival...

Marc Herter, 16 Jan 2025 00:41

United States TikTok ban coming soon (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

TikTok ready to pull the plug in the US this Sunday

ByteDance Ltd. may ban TikTok users in the US from using the app starting this Sunday, as the company still hasn't found a buyer. However, there is a chance of someone like Elon Musk stepping in at the last minute to keep the soci...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2025 11:17

Chinese officials consider Elon Musk as potential TikTok US buyer amid ban concerns (Image source: Solen Feyissa, Unsplash)

TikTok's US future: China considers Elon Musk as potential buyer

Amid TikTok's looming US ban, Chinese officials are considering Elon Musk's X as a potential buyer for the platform's US operations, valued at up to $50 billion. The move could merge TikTok's 170 million American users with X whil...

Nathan Ali, 14 Jan 2025 13:19

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i sports an incredible 98% screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: Dave2D)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with under-display camera: Excellent design let down by abysmal camera performance

Not all that glitters is gold - Lenovo's stunning new Yoga Slim 9i laptop sports an excellent design, great performance, and a truly jaw-dropping display. However, the laptop suffers from a major flaw that may scare away a sizable...

Sambit Saha, 09 Jan 2025 17:47

European Commission censorship as imagined by AI (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

The European Commission fires back at Meta and refutes any claims of censorship

After going through its biggest policy change since 2016, scaling back fact-checking partnerships and automated content removal, Meta aims to fight EU censorship. However, while Mark Zuckerberg claims that the EU data laws censor ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2025 12:48

Meta overhauls content moderation, suspends fact-checking program in the US (Image source: Meta)

Meta removes fact-checking program and reduces content moderation

Meta has announced sweeping changes to content moderation across its platforms, including scaling back fact-checking partnerships and automated content removal. The company is also introducing community notes, marking its biggest ...

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 14:09

Telegram adds a third-party verification method and more in new update

Telegram's new update introduces a new verification method, the ability to turn gifts into NFTs, an in-app QR code scanner, reactions to service messages, and more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jan 2025 14:50

Elon Musk considers Wikipedia to be "woke" and calls for a boycott of the online encyclopedia on X. (Image source: Pixabay / Tumisu)

Elon Musk calls Wikipedia 'woke' and urges boycott

Elon Musk, widely recognized for leveraging his media influence to address political issues and stir social debates, has called for a boycott of Wikipedia on X. His criticism stems from a presentation of Wikipedia’s budget, which ...

Marius Müller, 28 Dec 2024 14:42

Asus teases launch date for new Nvidia RTX 5000 ROG Strix laptops with RGB overload

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix br...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Dec 2024 20:59

Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc completely withdraws from the WoW community due to death threats as a result of his anti-bot activism. (Image source: DallE 3)

WoW content creator receives death threats after bot hunting

Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc's dedicated fight against bots in World of Warcraft has come to a sudden and alarming halt. After receiving serious death threats and having his personal information exposed, the veteran content creato...

Marius Müller, 21 Dec 2024 13:41

MKBHD crowns Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as the smartphone of the year. (Image source: MKBHD)

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins MKBHD's smartphone of the year award, iPhone continues to reign supreme in camera performance

Popular YouTube personality Marquess Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has announced the winners of the 2024 edition of his annual smartphone awards. Some of the winners were expected, while others relatively surprising. Regardless, Samsung Ga...

Sambit Saha, 20 Dec 2024 21:41

The Cybercab is undoubtedly futuristic, perhaps even a tad too much. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla design lead reveals why the Cybercab is yellow in color

Tesla's Cybercab features a plethora of controversial design choices, all the way from its wheels, to its dihedral door mechanism. The company's chief designer has now shed light on the reasoning behind one such aspect of the car ...

Sambit Saha, 20 Dec 2024 21:41

The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to country ban (Image Source: TikTok)

The US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's challenge to country ban

TikTok filed an emergency motion earlier this month to delay its looming ban in the US until the Trump government is in office and The Supreme Court could hear its case. The US top court has now agreed to hear TikTok's plea.

Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Dec 2024 13:16

Elon Musk is apparently planning a particularly purist webmailer that could be called "X Mail" and compete with Gamil. (X (formerly Twitter) / Google)

X Mail – Elon Musk talks about simplified Gmail competitor

Rumors about a Gmail alternative from X have been circulating for a while. Recently, Musk hinted in discussions on his social media platform that a webmailer is in the works, designed to be exceptionally minimalist and user-friend...

Marius Müller, 18 Dec 2024 14:40

Romanian Foreign Intelligence Service says Russia targeted elections with cyberattacks

The Romanian Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) has claimed that the annulled presidential elections were the victim of Russian cyberattacks. Russia has denied the claims.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 12:27

Meta fined €251 million over 2018 Facebook security breach

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 Facebook security breach affecting 29 million users. Hackers exploited Facebook's View As feature, which lets users see a public view of their profiles. ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 11:27

BBC says Facebook suppressed news from Palestine outlets

BBC has claimed that Meta purposely increased the moderation of Palestinian user comments on Instagram and Facebook and harmed the ability of Palestinian journalists to reach an audience.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 10:11

Apple trials Genmoji on Mac with 15.3 developer beta

Apple's new developer beta macOS 15.3 includes Genmoji, which uses AI to create custom emojis. Genmoji can be added to the emoji palette on the keyboard for easier access.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 12:26

BYD employees sure do seem interested in the Cybertruck, if the video is anything to go by. (Image source: @ahlnlj)

Cybertruck spotted near BYD facility in China raises reverse-engineering speculation

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently spotted at a BYD facility in China, which has seemingly piqued a lot of people's interest. The Cybertruck has been nothing short of a lightning rod for debate, but there is no denying that the EV is...

Sambit Saha, 13 Dec 2024 18:04

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is a beastly 16-core Zen 5 CPU, cooling which is no small task. (Image source: Bilibili)

Passively cooled AMD Ryzen 9 9950X hovers at 95 degrees without any performance drop, but there is a catch

Asus recently shared a video demonstrating its ProArt PA401 case, featuring a Ryzen 9 9950X CPU cooled passively using a Noctua NH-P1 cooler. The system managed to run without any noticeable performance downgrades, although there ...

Sambit Saha, 12 Dec 2024 20:51

BMW's social media account deleted it's praise for Tesla's FSD after Tesla playfully replied to the same. (Image source: Tesla - Edited)

BMW calls Tesla's FSD V13.2 'very impressive' - and then deletes its tweet

On X/Twitter, BMW's social media account briefly called Tesla’s FSD v13.2 'very impressive' in a now-deleted tweet. Tesla responded playfully, but was this a mistake or just plain old competitive rivalry?

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Dec 2024 18:55

TikTok files an emergency injunction against the US ban

TikTok has announced that it has filed an emergency injunction to delay the upcoming US ban in January 2025. The social media platform lost an appeal that sought to block the bill that demanded ByteDance sell the platform or face ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Dec 2024 10:19

California wants mental health warning labels on social media platforms

A new assembly bill has proposed legislation mandating mental health warning labels on social media platforms. The bill, AB 56, will require social media platforms to disclose the mental risks to people who spend more than three h...

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Dec 2024 08:51

X users can now try out Grok AI assistant for free

You can now try out Grok without subscribing to X Premium. The free version is powered by Grok-2 model and lets users ask up to 10 queries per 2 hours.

Kristen Spradlin, 08 Dec 2024 18:28

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Pinterest tests new pop-ups to nudge kids off the app while at school

Apple’s Support Forums are a black hole for user feedback

Fujifilm leak confirms optical viewfinder, affordable price, and minimal UI for new compact camera

Instagram iPad app leaks as head honcho promises fix for abysmal searchability

Massive privacy breach in niche dating apps exposes sensitive user photos

Raspberry AI reduces costs by generating fashion photoshoots virtually

Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks

WhatsApp Status can now have songs, update rolling out globally

New study shows more Americans want TikTok to stay as sale deadline approaches

YouTube introduces affordable Premium Lite plan

Pokémon Presents announced for February 27th: Predictions, rumors, and more

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for $1000: Buyer manages to purchase AIB card before launch

Monster Hunter Wilds Gemma giveaway awarding free armor shards after release date

Sam Altman tweets OpenAI's AI LLM roadmap including GPT-5

NASA’s first-ever Twitch stream to broadcast live from the ISS

GoPro's budget Hero action cam upgrades to 4:3 4K video and SuperView Digital Lens

Facebook censors Linux posts, calls FOSS project "cybersecurity threat" with mysterious inconsistency

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup: Alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp launch crowdfunding campaign

Bluesky adds a video tab to profiles as its user count explodes

President Trump signs executive order temporarily blocking enforcement of TikTok ban by attorney general

Update | US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Apple pulls AI news summaries after inaccuracies reach tipping point

Apple M4 Mac mini users are reporting problems with USB-C connectivity

Deal | Panasonic Lumix S9 compact full-frame hybrid camera gets substantial Amazon discount with kit lens

Social media age restrictions coming to Indonesia

French woman defrauded of $850k in romance scam

TikTok ready to pull the plug in the US this Sunday

TikTok's US future: China considers Elon Musk as potential buyer

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with under-display camera: Excellent design let down by abysmal camera performance

The European Commission fires back at Meta and refutes any claims of censorship

Meta removes fact-checking program and reduces content moderation

Telegram adds a third-party verification method and more in new update

Elon Musk calls Wikipedia 'woke' and urges boycott

Asus teases launch date for new Nvidia RTX 5000 ROG Strix laptops with RGB overload

WoW content creator receives death threats after bot hunting

Galaxy S24 Ultra wins MKBHD's smartphone of the year award, iPhone continues to reign supreme in camera performance

Tesla design lead reveals why the Cybercab is yellow in color

The US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's challenge to country ban

X Mail – Elon Musk talks about simplified Gmail competitor

Romanian Foreign Intelligence Service says Russia targeted elections with cyberattacks

Meta fined €251 million over 2018 Facebook security breach

BBC says Facebook suppressed news from Palestine outlets

Apple trials Genmoji on Mac with 15.3 developer beta

Update | Discord alternative Pumble not working for some users

Cybertruck spotted near BYD facility in China raises reverse-engineering speculation

Passively cooled AMD Ryzen 9 9950X hovers at 95 degrees without any performance drop, but there is a catch

BMW calls Tesla's FSD V13.2 'very impressive' - and then deletes its tweet

TikTok files an emergency injunction against the US ban

California wants mental health warning labels on social media platforms

X users can now try out Grok AI assistant for free

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