Snapchat, the popular social media app known for its disappearing messages feature, is facing serious allegations of facilitating criminal behavior. According to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, the app has become a breeding ground for predators targeting children for sextortion and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). These disturbing claims have led to a lawsuit
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The recently revealed 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes with an exciting new feature that sets it apart from other non-Tesla electric vehicles. It will be one of the first models to have a native Tesla-based charging port, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), integrated into the factory build. This development is a significant
Instagram, a popular social media platform, has recently made a significant update by allowing users to leave comments on Instagram Stories. This feature adds a new dimension to the way people interact with each other on the platform. Previously, responding to an Instagram Story would result in a private message visible only to the content
Snapchat, a popular social media platform known for its unique disappearing messages, is now planning to introduce “Sponsored Snaps” in the Chat tab. These sponsored messages from brands will be placed next to chat threads from friends, raising concerns about the impact on user experience. By integrating ads into the core messaging feature of the
Recently, a panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices made a decision regarding the service formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as X. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued a ban on X after owner Elon Musk refused to comply with court orders to block certain accounts and identify a legal representative in Brazil. This
Texas Law HB 18, known as the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, aimed to protect minors online by requiring large web services to identify minors and filter what they see online. Signed into law last year, HB 18 was set to take effect on September 1st, but a federal judge issued a
On a fateful Sunday, Disney-owned channels such as ABC and ESPN were suddenly taken off DirecTV’s lineup, leaving roughly 11 million subscribers in the dark. The blackout occurred in the midst of ESPN’s coverage of the US Open tennis tournament, right before the much-anticipated NFL season opener. As is typical in such situations, both DirecTV
Recently, US astronaut Barry Wilmore called NASA ground crew for assistance with a strange knocking sound coming from the Boeing Starliner craft. This incident, captured by a NASA Space Flight forum member, has raised questions about the safety and reliability of the spacecraft. Wilmore described the noise as coming from the speaker inside the Starliner,
The fediverse has been a key player in the creation of enduring and interoperable social networks. However, many creators and businesses are still hesitant to fully embrace it due to the lack of direct monetization options. While bigger, closed platforms offer more straightforward ways to make money from audiences, the fediverse has struggled in this
As summer comes to an end, we have seen a few noteworthy movie and TV trailers making their debut. One of the big releases is Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which finally introduces Sonic’s big nemesis, Shadow, played by Keanu Reeves. The trailer gives us a glimpse of Reeves’ voice as well as Jim Carrey’s disheveled