Apple To Let Dutch Dating Apps Use Alternative Payment Options

Complying with the Dutch Consumer regulator, Apple will let the local dating apps set third-party payment options within their apps. This comes after the company was levied a fine of more than €50 million, for not complying with the order. Yet, Apple stated specific rules on how these alternative payment options can be displayed and the on-banner content. Also, it continues to charge a fixed fee for all alternative transactions....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Eva Wright

Apple Users: Macos Big Sur Update Bricks Our Old Macbook Pros

In a new turn of events, some Apple users are complaining about bricking their MacBooks after updating to the latest macOS Big Sur. This has been persistent with most users who tried with their MacBook Pro, bought from late 2013 to 2014. A user claims that Apple is aware of the issue and may come with an update soon. Wait Until Apple Comes With a Solution Apple has proudly announced its new macOS Big Sur earlier this year....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Mark Ables

Attackers Exploited Bitbucket For Dumping Several Malware

With changing times, a single-stage attack isn’t viable for attackers anymore. They’re relying on new techniques that could garner them more results by scooping the victim from all sides, and completely. This new attacking group is leveraging BitBucket to exploit users by dumping several payloads that could steal info, mine cryptocurrencies etc. As described by a CyberSecurity firm called Cybereason , a new threat actor in the wild is actively exploiting devices by dumping malware through BitBucket....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · John Rickel

Binance Is Creating A $1 Billion Fund To Save Distressed Crypto Companies

In an effort to save the distressing crypto companies amid the FTX meltdown, Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao has announced a fund of $1 billion and is ready to increase the sum if needed. Further, he said to bid again for Voyager Digital – a bankrupted cryptocurrency platform that was supposed to be acquired by the FTX but dropped. Further, Binance is in talks with Genesis Global for a fresh round of funding to save itself from debts....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Derek Thompson

Call Of Duty Mobile Season 9 Update Brings Many New Features

Are you waiting for Call of Duty Mobile season 9 update? All the players might get Season 9 this week. In Season 9 test server, Call of Duty Mobile has got a lot of good content. And this has made all the players so excited for the new update. Earlier, it was said that Season 9 would be releasing on August 6, but the release date was postponed. Call Of Duty Mobile Season 9 Update Might Release This Week In the coming update of Call of Duty Mobile season 9, one can create their own ultimate weapons in the game....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Susan Inguardsen

Celsius Crypto Firm Reportedly Filed For Bankruptcy

Famous cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius is filing for bankruptcy in the US, reported CNBC, citing an unnamed source. Reports of Celsius becoming insolvent has been since last month, when the platform paused withdrawals due to extreme market conditions. There’s no official word from the company neither CEO regarding the customers’ funds locked in the platform. Another Crypto Firm Going Insolvent After Voyager Digital last week, we now see the Celsius network bankrupt in the US....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Leon Garcia

Chrome For Android 11 Testing A Swipe Keyboard For Cursor Control

Google is testing a new support feature in its Chrome v89 – touch gestures for cursor control . This is just like the swipe keyboard actions for cursor controlling in SwiftKey, but now working as default in the Android keyboard. It’s also mentioned in the release notes as it’s available for Android 11 and later only. Touch Gestures For Cursor Controlling From all the minimal features additions that Google made to Chrome browser lately, swipe on the keyboard for handling the cursor is one....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Delbert Stearns

Complete List Of Stores That Accept Apple Pay In 2025

Here is a detailed list of stores accepting Apple Pay in 2024. Follow this article to learn the best buy places, grocery outlets, and gas stations that accept Apple Pay. Today, the world is going cashless, and digital payment is revolutionizing it every day. First, let’s understand Apple Pay. It is a digital payment service offered by Apple Inc. Customers can purchase using compatible Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches....

December 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Jordan Kujawa

Facebook Removed Option For Opening Links In Third

Lately, several Android users started reporting a missing setting in the Facebook app, allowing them to open in-app links in an external browser. For a long, Facebook, like any other app, allowed users to open a web URL on any third-party browser available in the users’ device of their choice. But now, it seems to have silently pulled down that support and forcing users to open links in its in-app browser by default....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Roy Mcguire

Fake Netflix Android App Found In Google Playstore Snooping On Whatsapp Chats

Researchers at Check Point firm have pointed out a new Android malware that’s faking Netflix to provide free entertainment and does malicious activities . While redirects to a phishing page to steal credentials and card data, it’s also found to be asking excessive permissions to snoop on WhatsApp chats and spread through it. Netflix Android Malware Targeting WhatsApp As Netflix is one of the popular OTT platforms today, it’s now wondering fraudsters are targeting unsuspecting people into a trap on its name....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Denisha Redd

Fix

Google updates its Android operating system every year. These major updates add many features, applications, a new UI, etc. However, sometimes, these updates contain bugs, which cause users to face many issues. For example, after the Android 12 update, many users reported that their mobile data was not working on their Android 12 smartphones. Well, currently, there’s no perfect reason why this issue occurs. Still, it is probably a simple temporary bug that can be removed by following some simple and easy methods described below....

December 23, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Michael Wescott

Fix : Winmm.Dll Not Found Or Missing Error In Windows 10

Winmm.dll is a file directly related to Windows Multimedia API for Joysticks and audio functions. A lot of users have experienced several errors associated with missing Winmm.dll. There are many reasons why the Winmm.dll is a missing error. However, this error is common and can be solved easily using some methods. How to Fix Winmm.dll is Missing Error on Windows 10? Usually, errors like these are caused by damage to Windows settings, Changes in Registry keys, or corrupted Windows Multimedia API files....

December 23, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Alice Selva

Founder Of The “Game Of Life,” John Conway Has Died Due To Covid

John Conway, succumbed while fighting against COVID-19 , at the age of 82. A mathematician by profession, with accomplishments and major accreditations from Princeton University, Conway was best known for his cellular automaton invention Game of Life. Interestingly, even after 50 years of its launch, people are still researching on Game of Life’s patterns. With COVID-19’s hazardous spread across the world, with the most affected and active cases being in the UK, many imminent personalities are becoming victims of this potential virus....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Donald Mcclurg

Google Accused Of Paying Ai Talent To Sit Idle Amid Fierce Industry Rivalry

In a surprising twist in the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence (AI) , Google’s AI division, DeepMind, is allegedly paying select staff in the U.K. to do nothing for up to a year rather than letting them join competitors like OpenAI or Anthropic. The move, first reported by Business Insider, highlights the lengths to which tech giants will retain top talent in the rapidly evolving AI sector. According to sources familiar with the situation, DeepMind has implemented “aggressive” noncompete agreements for certain employees at its London headquarters....

December 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Matthew Lejeune

Google Authenticator App Has 2Fa Code Stealing Flaw

Security researchers found that even Google Authenticator app isn’t reliable for secure logins. ThreatFabric researchers found malware that’s capable of stealing 2FA codes from the Google Authenticator app, startling the MFA community. This was confirmed later by Nightwatch researchers as Google didn’t set an option that would prevent that app from taking a screenshot. Alas, not even the 2FAs are secure now Google Authenticator App Has 2FA Stealing Code Flaw...

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Roger Bredesen

Google Cuts Employees Working On Waze’S Advertising System

Google on Tuesday announced cutting jobs at Waze, a mapping app that it acquired in 2013, and has been slowly clubbing into its Maps platforms. Though it didn’t mention any number, Google noted dumping the people working on Waze’s existing advertising system, as it’s transitioning to Google Ads technology. Google assures to inform its partners and advertisers about this move on Wednesday, formally. Clubbing Platforms, Ditching Teams Watching the rise of an interesting yet potentially competative platform – Waze, Google acquired the community-driven mapping app in 2013 for $1....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Migdalia Jackson

Google Earth Android App May Soon Get A Past

While Google Maps is an amazing navigation platform, Google Earth is where you can actually look into an area deeply. While the former one is adequately appealing, Google is trying to make the latter one interesting too by realizing a new feature, that’s just available for the PC client to date. It is to rewind and check how a place looks like in past. It’s reportedly coming to the Android app now....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Michael Bonner

Google Losses $425 Million Annually After The Ban On Huawei Phones

According to the blacklist of Trump, Google cut off supplying the products to Huawei recently. This step is going to cost a loss of $425 million for the US in its annual revenue. An equity research firm named Nomura Instinet has figured out this loss and announced it publicly. From now onwards Google won’t be providing a license to the Android smartphone software of Huawei. Latest Update – Google and Huawei Will Pay $10 Million for Faulty Nexus 6P Phones!...

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Darla Sullivan

Google Maps Adds Area Busyness To Check Real

Just ahead of the holiday season, Google introduced a host of new features to the Maps, making it easier for store shoppers. Some include the expansion of Pickup with Google Maps, Area Busyness, price ranges for each establishment, and Directory tab for knowing more details about the nearby stores and transport options. All these are coming to Maps for iOS and Android clients Google Maps New Features Google Maps is undoubtedly one of the best offerings from Google, serving millions throughout the world in various means....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Mary Lee

Google Photos 5.18 Getting Premium Editing Features Soon

From the app teardown by XDA Developers, it’s found that Google is trying to add new premium editing options to its Photos app . The string lines in the latest version of the app (v5.18) revealed two new features, namely skypallete and preprocessing suggestions. Also, there’s a hint for promoting users to upsell their Google One suite. Google Photos to Get Premium Editing Features Soon The native photos app of Google, Google Photos , has been so important to users as it bears all the memories....

December 23, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Donald Kicker