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The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…
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The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…
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October 24 tech news roundup: Millions of sites affected by PHP vulnerabilities, EA is shutting down BioWare, Chrome to display new warning for suspicious sites
News October 24, 2026
Google Chrome will display a pop-up warning for suspicious sites Google Chrome’s Safe Browsing is getting a new feature. The browser will display a pop-up to warn the user about suspicious websites. Chrome has already had a similar alert system for dangerous websites, which have a high confidence verdict... Read more
October 17 tech news roundup: Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer released, WhatsApp debuts guest caller feature, Google to highlight links prominently in AI overviews
News October 17, 2026
Rockstar releases Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer Though the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is still a month away, that hasn’t stopped Rockstar Games from releasing the GTA VI launch trailer. The 90 second trailer, which is available on YouTube, gives us a glimpse of the game’s... Read more
October 10 tech news roundup: GPT-6 with Intelligent UI rolls out to ChatGPT users, GTA VI radio stations revealed, Windows Search is getting faster
News October 10, 2026
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 for all ChatGPT users OpenAI has announced that it has begun rolling out GPT-6 for all users worldwide. The new AI model debuted in paid tiers recently. GPT-6 comes with Intelligent UI, which is basically a new interface that is fully interactive. OpenAI says that... Read more
October 3rd tech news roundup: Windows 11 26H2 update released, Microsoft denies rumors about selling the Xbox brand, OpenAI launches Dots AI agents
News October 3, 2026
Windows 11 26H2 update is now available for PCs Microsoft has released the next annual feature update for Windows 11. The new version is 26H2, and is being called an enablement package. In other words, this is a lightweight update which installs quicker than prior versions. As for the... Read more
September 26 tech news roundup: Ireland fines Google for violating privacy rights, Discord’s age verification system rolls out, Disney Plus and Hulu prices increased
News September 26, 2026
Google Chrome’s tab sharing feature now remembers the scroll position Google has made some improvements to Chrome browser to make it easier for studying and researching. One of the tweaks that it has made changes how tabs can be shared between your devices. Chrome has had a feature to... Read more
September 19 tech news roundup: iOS 27 released, Windows 11 gets an emergency update, Signal introduces phone-numberless sign up
News September 19, 2026
Signal now allows Android users to register without a phone number Signal is stepping up its privacy game, with a new feature. Up until now, you had to use your phone number to sign up for a Signal account. Now, Android users can register without handing over their contact... Read more
September 12th Tech news roundup: Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, Gemini app for Windows released, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max announced
News September 12, 2026
iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable device Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus announced the company’s first foldable device, the Apple Duo. The phone’s size resembles a passport when folded, it has a 5.4-inch external display. Opening it reveals a 7.6-inch screen, with a custom nano-texture that is designed to... Read more
September 4th tech news roundup: John Ternus is now Apple’s CEO, EU designates ChatGPT as a major search engine, Microsoft to enable Memory Integrity Protection on Windows 11
News September 5, 2026
Google is automatically expanding AI Overviews in Search Google’s aggressive strategy to push its AI continues, this time, right on the Search results page. Prior to this, AI Overviews were displayed, but it was up to the user to expand the section by clicking on the “Show more” button.... Read more
August 29th tech news roundup: GTA VI’s extended look video wows fans, The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster and a new DLC, Apple TV prices hiked
News August 29, 2026
Rockstar impresses fans with a 26-minute extended look at GTA V Rockstar Games released a 26-minute extended look video to showcase Grand Theft Auto VI. The video premiered on Netflix, but was also released for free on Rockstar’s YouTube channel. It was more than a trailer, and showcased a... Read more
August 22 tech news roundup: Peacock gets another price hike, Waterfox gets a massive update, OpenAI announces teen mode for ChatGPT
News August 22, 2026
Google Chrome may be using 20GB of extra storage on your computer for its AI In May 2026, we reported that Google Chrome could be using about 4GB of storage space for downloading an AI model automatically. This was done to allow AI tasks to run locally including writing... Read more
August 15th Tech news roundup: Microsoft’s Copilot super app rolls out, Apple warns users about spyware attack, Gemini crosses 1 billion monthly active users
News August 15, 2026
Firefox to continue supporting uBlock Origin Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have ditched MV2 support, meaning that some extensions will stop working on these browsers. One of the most popular add-ons that is affected by this is uBlock Origin. The content blocker extension is no longer available for Edge... Read more
August 8 Tech News Roundup: Gemini to replace Google Assistant on Android, Disney Plus is exploring a free ad-supported tier, Windows 11 is being optimized for 8GB RAM
News August 8, 2026
Signal adds multi-device support on Android and iOS Signal has announced an important feature that users have been requesting for many years. Up until now, it wasn’t possible to use the same Signal account on multiple Android devices. This was odd, because you could connect the mobile app to... Read more
August 1 tech news roundup: Firefox on iOS gets an ad blocker, OpenAI to launch ChatGPT devices soon, Apple Upgrade device leasing program announced
News August 1, 2026
Mozilla is testing an ad blocker for Firefox on iOS Mozilla has begun testing a built-in ad blocker for its iOS browser. The non-profit organization had recently revealed it would be working on the feature in its roadmap. The ad blocker is currently available in Firefox Beta on iOS,... Read more
July 25 Tech news roundup: Microsoft asks LG to remove pop-up ads from monitor software, Old XBOX games are coming to PC, EU slaps a $1 Billion fine on Google
News July 25, 2026
LG to remove pop-up ads from its monitor software A bizarre drama unfolded this week, when it was discovered that an LG Monitor App was installed silently via a Windows Update alongside a monitor driver update. But, that wasn’t the main problem. The LG Monitor App began displaying pop-up... Read more
July 18 tech news roundup: Apple sues OpenAI, NotebookLM renamed to Gemini Notebook, EU orders Google to open Android and Search to competitors
News July 18, 2026
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accuses it of stealing trade secrets In 2024, Apple and OpenAI had partnered to bring ChatGPT on iPhone. Now, Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the U.S. District Court for the Northern California. This isn’t the first time OpenAI has been hit... Read more
July 11 tech news roundup: DuckDuckGo browser now blocks ads on YouTube, ChatGPT Atlas browser is shutting down, ChatGPT’s voice mode gets an upgrade
News July 11, 2026
OpenAI to shut down ChatGPT Atlas browser less than a year after its launch OpenAI had launched its desktop browser, ChatGPT Atlas, on October 21st, 2025. Less than a year after its release, the company has announced that it will be sunsetting the browser. When it was released, OpenAI... Read more
July 4 tech news roundup: Sony and Microsoft are killing physical discs for their upcoming consoles, Gmail Live enters beta, WhatsApp introduces usernames
News July 4, 2026
Sony to end physical disc production for PlayStation games from 2028 Sony has announced that it will not produce physical discs for PlayStation games from January 2028. This means new games will be released in digital formats only. The announcement could also serve as an indirect confirmation that the... Read more
June 27 tech news roundup: Microsoft extends Windows 10 support until 2027, Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices, Xbox is getting another price hike
News June 27, 2026
Windows 10 support extended until October 2027 Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. But, the Redmond company continued to provide support for Windows 10 via the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This was because many users with older PCs were unable to upgrade to Windows... Read more