Fake security tool targets 1.8 bln Gmail users in new phishing scam: report

A new phishing campaign targeting users of Gmail is using a counterfeit security tool to harvest sensitive information, according to cybersecurity researchers cited in a recent report by the Daily Mail.
18 March 2026, 19:36 PM

Apple launches AirPods Max 2

Apple has quietly announced the release of its latest over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max 2 on March 16.
17 March 2026, 16:00 PM

Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid

From devices that encourage reading and creativity to gadgets that improve productivity, entertainment, or health awareness, the right tech gift can remain useful long after the festivities end.
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM

Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI, alleges copyright infringement

Encyclopedia Britannica and its Merriam-Webster subsidiary have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in Manhattan federal court, accusing the company of misusing their reference materials to train its AI models.
17 March 2026, 13:36 PM

Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of Final Cut Pro plug-ins

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a Poland-based company that develops plug-ins, templates, and visual effects tools for Apple's Final Cut Pro video editing software.
17 March 2026, 13:16 PM

Nvidia unveils new AI tool to make video games look more realistic

Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new artificial intelligence tool designed to enhance the visual realism of video games.
17 March 2026, 12:57 PM

US Army signs contract with defense tech startup Anduril worth up to $20 bln

The United States Army has signed a 10-year contract with the defence technology company Anduril Industries that could be worth up to $20 billion, according to an announcement made by the US Department of War on March 13.
16 March 2026, 16:58 PM

ByteDance pauses global launch of Seedance 2.0: report

ByteDance has reportedly delayed the global release of its new artificial intelligence (AI) video model, Seedance 2.0, following concerns raised by companies about potential intellectual property (IP) violations.
16 March 2026, 15:51 PM

Facebook tests new dashboard to help creators flag impersonators

Meta is testing new tools on Facebook designed to help content creators identify and report impersonators, as the company continues efforts to address concerns about spam-like posts.
16 March 2026, 15:27 PM

Instagram to discontinue encrypted chat from May

Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted messaging after May 8, 2026, according to a recent update from the company.
15 March 2026, 14:49 PM

Elon Musk fires more xAI co-founders: report

Elon Musk has ordered a fresh round of job cuts at his artificial intelligence company xAI, with more co-founders pushed out amid frustration over the performance of its coding division, the Financial Times recently reported.
15 March 2026, 12:28 PM

Uber co-founder launches robotics startup

Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former chief executive of Uber, has launched a new robotics startup called Atoms, focused on automating tasks in the mining, transport, and food sectors.
15 March 2026, 12:08 PM

Bangladesh trials Starlink internet on trains

Bangladesh has begun testing satellite-based internet services on moving trains for the first time using Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
14 March 2026, 21:18 PM

Meta brings scam detection tools to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger

Meta is introducing new scam detection tools across its messaging and social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.
14 March 2026, 18:00 PM

WhatsApp brings parent-managed accounts for users under 13

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of parent-managed accounts designed to allow parents and guardians to oversee how users under the age of 13 access the messaging platform.
12 March 2026, 17:16 PM

Google completes the $32 bln acquisition of AI security platform Wiz

Google has completed its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, a cloud and AI security platform, in a move aimed at strengthening its cloud security capabilities.
12 March 2026, 16:42 PM

Nvidia partners with ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's AI startup

Nvidia has announced a multiyear strategic partnership with Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence startup founded last year by former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati.
11 March 2026, 15:42 PM

Sony faces lawsuit for allegedly inflating PlayStation games' prices

Sony is fighting a London lawsuit worth almost £2 billion ($2.7 billion) that accuses the PlayStation maker of using its dominant position to inflate prices for digital games and add-ons, the latest major consumer case to go to trial in Britain.
11 March 2026, 15:08 PM

Meta to add location fees for advertisers

Meta will begin applying location fees to advertising costs in six countries starting July 1, 2026, passing on Digital Service Taxes to campaign budgets for the first time.
11 March 2026, 14:51 PM

Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social networking platform built for artificial intelligence agents, bringing the company's founders into its AI research division.
11 March 2026, 12:41 PM