Backdoors found in dozens of WordPress plugins
Dozens of WordPress plugins were compromised with backdoors after a corporate acquisition, affecting over 20,000 active installations around the world.
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YouTube will pause ads during peak livestream engagement and for paying supporters, while simultaneously increasing monthly prices for its Premium individual and family subscription plans.
Google adds AI 'Skills' to Chrome for reusable prompts
Google is launching 'Skills' in Chrome, a new feature allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across web pages, initially limited to English (US) language settings.
Freecash removed from app stores following deceptive marketing claims
Apple and Google removed the rewards app Freecash from their stores following allegations of deceptive marketing and potential data harvesting.
Adobe patches zero-day vulnerability in PDF software
Adobe has patched a zero-day vulnerability in its PDF software that hackers have been actively exploiting for at least four months to remotely plant malware.
Tesla updates FSD app with usage stats and simplified subscriptions
Tesla is launching a redesigned app with gamified FSD usage stats and simplified subscriptions, aiming to boost adoption toward a 10 million subscriber goal by 2035.
Apple blocks vibe-coding apps citing security concerns
Apple has repeatedly removed the vibe-coding app Anything from its App Store, citing concerns that the development tools could potentially be used to download malicious code.
Uber begins testing Lucid robotaxis in San Francisco
Uber employees are now testing autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs in San Francisco, a key step toward the company's planned premium robotaxi service launch.
Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26
Microsoft will shut down its lightweight Outlook Lite app on May 26, directing existing users to migrate to the standard Outlook Mobile application.
Booking.com confirms data breach affecting customer information
Booking.com confirmed that hackers may have accessed customer personal data, though the company stated that financial information and physical addresses remain secure.
Vercel signals IPO readiness as AI agents drive revenue growth
Vercel’s annual recurring revenue has surged to $340 million, with CEO Guillermo Rauch signaling the company is preparing for a potential future IPO amid rising AI agent adoption.
Roblox introduces age-based account tiers for global users
Roblox is launching global age-based account tiers in June, restricting content access for minors following legal pressure regarding child safety concerns.
X cuts payouts for aggregators and clickbait accounts
X is reducing payouts for aggregators to 60% this cycle to prioritize original content creators, according to the platform's head of product Nikita Bier.
Flipkart and Amazon ramp up pressure on India's quick-commerce sector
Flipkart has crossed more than 800 dark stores and is looking to double its footprint by the end of 2026, intensifying competition for India's quick-commerce incumbents.
AMC to premiere new comedy series on TikTok in 21 parts
AMC is releasing the premiere of its Silicon Valley-focused comedy "The Audacity" on TikTok in 21 segments, starting Sunday morning.
YouTube raises prices for Premium and Music subscriptions in the U.S.
YouTube is raising subscription prices for its Premium and Music services in the U.S., affecting both new and current subscribers.
Meta AI app usage notifications spark privacy concerns
Meta’s AI app is climbing the U.S. App Store rankings, but users face privacy concerns regarding data sharing and notifications sent to friends about their app activity.
EFF leaves X citing plummeting engagement
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is leaving X after almost 20 years, citing a sharp decline in engagement and traffic referrals that makes the platform less effective.
StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC deceptive pricing allegations
StubHub agreed to pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that it deceptively failed to disclose full ticket prices, violating federal transparency rules.
Instagram rolls out comment editing amid Meta legal scrutiny
Instagram now allows users to edit comments within a 15-minute window, though only text can be modified and edit history remains hidden from other users.