YouTube AI likeness detection tool helps creators remove deepfake videos
- 17-May-2026
AI-generated videos are becoming so realistic that identifying a fake online version of someone is increasingly difficult. This raises concerns for creators: what if their face appears in videos they didn’t produce? YouTube is addressing this issue by expanding its AI likeness detection system to a larger group of creators. Eligible users will now have […]
Microsoft tests movable Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu changes
- 17-May-2026
Many Windows users have found the taskbar in Windows 11 to be surprisingly limiting. Microsoft redesigned it with a cleaner, modern appearance, but in doing so, they removed several customization options that users had relied on for years. The most common complaint? The inability to freely reposition the taskbar on the screen. Now, Microsoft appears […]
Apple iPhone 18 base model price likely to increase amid supply issues
- 17-May-2026
Apple, the tech giant based in Cupertino, is expected to launch the iPhone 18 series globally in September 2026. The lineup will consist of the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, all of which are anticipated to stimulate new growth for the company. The iPhone 18 will likely […]
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, deported to US
- 17-May-2026
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Colombian-Venezuelan businessman and ally of former President Nicolas Maduro, was deported to the United States, Venezuela’s migration agency, SAIME, said on Saturday. Saab was arrested in Caracas in February during a joint operation by U.S. and Venezuelan authorities, according to a U.S. law enforcement official at the time. Saab’s arrest […]
ChatGPT personal finance feature tracks your spending and bank accounts
- 16-May-2026
ChatGPT already has a lot of knowledge about you, and now OpenAI wants to include your financial information as well. The company has introduced a personal finance feature for ChatGPT, currently available in preview for Pro subscribers in the US at $200 per month. After initial feedback, they plan to extend it to Plus users. […]
WhatsApp tests After Reading timer for disappearing messages on iOS
- 16-May-2026
WhatsApp has always allowed users to send messages that disappear after a certain period. However, the timer starts as soon as you hit send, not when the recipient reads the message. This means a message could remain unread for hours and still disappear before anyone has a chance to see it. To address this issue, […]
Google tests reducing free Gmail storage to 5GB for new users
- 15-May-2026
Creating a Gmail account usually provides users with 15GB of free cloud storage, which is quite generous and sufficient for most people if managed properly. However, it appears that Google is testing a new policy where users receive only 5GB of free storage unless they add a phone number to their account. A screenshot shared […]
Anthropic Claude Mythos cyber capabilities advance rapidly in new AISI tests
- 15-May-2026
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, which the company claims is too powerful for general release, appears to have gained new capabilities. In a Wednesday blog post, the UK AI Security Institute (AISI) reported testing a newer version of Mythos that outperformed its earlier versions and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5, just a month after Mythos’ initial launch. “The newer Mythos […]
Cuba fuel crisis worsens as US blockade depletes diesel reserves
- 14-May-2026
Due to an ongoing US blockade, Cuba currently has no reserves of diesel or fuel oil, according to the country’s energy minister. Vicente de La O Levy stated, “We have no fuel oil, no diesel,” as reported by local media. He emphasized that the nation’s energy grid is in a “critical” condition and confirmed that […]
Dell SupportAssist software update causes Windows blue-screen crashes
- 14-May-2026
Dell confirmed that its SupportAssist software is causing blue-screen crashes on some Windows systems after numerous user reports of random reboots since Friday. SupportAssist, developed by Dell and pre-installed on most new Dell computers running Windows 10 or 11, has been identified as the source of these issues. A Dell representative informed users on the […]