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Meta blocks Iran-linked hackers on WhatsApp, warns US campaigns
Meta blocks Iran-linked hackers on WhatsApp, warns US campaigns
by  AFP

Meta said Friday it had warned US presidential campaigns to be wary after it discovered an Iran-linked hacking attempt using the WhatsApp messaging service. WhatsApp accounts linked to an Iranian "threat actor" sent messages pretending to be technical support for AOL, Google, Yahoo or Microsoft, according to Meta.

California AI bill divides Silicon Valley
California AI bill divides Silicon Valley
by  AFP

A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models is under consideration in California's legislature, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.

Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days
Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days
by  AFP

Hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong"has become one of the country's most successful productions, selling 10 million copies worldwide since launching earlier this week. The figures rival those of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom", which sold more than 10 million copies worldwide in three days following its launch in May 2023.

Sicily divers seek tycoon's daughter after superyacht sinking
Sicily divers seek tycoon's daughter after superyacht sinking
by  AFP

Divers returned to the sea off Sicily Friday in search of UK tycoon Mike Lynch's teenage daughter, the last person missing after his family's luxury yacht sank killing the businessman and five others. "The long and delicate search operations for the last missing person continue," the service said on social media Friday.

Influencers get VIP treatment at US Democratic National Convention
Influencers get VIP treatment at US Democratic National Convention
by  AFP

The Kamala Harris campaign rolled out the blue carpet for social media influencers at the Democratic National Convention this week, hoping that they can help get out the vote to beat Donald Trump. The young campaigner and social media star is all in for Harris, having met her five times.

Apple to let iPhone users in Europe delete its App Store
Apple to let iPhone users in Europe delete its App Store
by  AFP

Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union delete the App Store or its Safari browser, the tech giant told developers on Thursday. "The App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari apps will be deletable for users in the EU," Apple said on a support page for developers.

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