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Snapchat has outlined a range of new ad options at NewFronts 2025, including AI-powered budget and bidding options, updates to Sponsored Snaps (its inbox ads), a new music promotion initiative, and more. First off, on AI-powered campaigns. Snap’s adding new…
A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study ByCARLA K. JOHNSON AP medical writer A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a study, but U.S. government…
WhatsApp owner Meta is awarded millions of dollars in damages and compensation after its service was exploited by users of mercenary spyware developer NSO’s infamous Pegasus mobile malware. By Alex Scroxton, Security Editor Published: 07 May 2025 17:12 A California…
A U.S. federal jury has ordered Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group to pay WhatsApp $167,254,000 in punitive damages and $444,719 in compensatory damages for a 2019 campaign that targeted 1,400 users of the communication app. The verdict is considered a…
Meta has had a major legal win, which could establish a new precedent in cases of spyware that uses covert methods to access people’s personal information based on what they enter into various apps. Which, in this case at least,…
A jury has ruled that the company behind the infamous Pegasus spyware must pay Meta more than $167 million in damages for spreading malware via WhatsApp. The ruling is a major victory for Meta after a years-long legal battle with…
Image credit: Sabotage Studio “A beautifully made retro-inspired RPG that will instantly transport you back to the 16-bit golden years, for better or worse,” was how Katherine Castle (RPS in peace) summarised Sea Of Stars, a Chrono Trigger-style pixelart sojourn…
TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells an unofficial Signal message archiving tool used by some U.S. government officials, has suspended all services after reportedly being hacked. According to information on the company’s official website that has been partially removed, TeleMessage provides messaging archiving…
Credit: Khamosh Pathak After adding a Voice Assistant feature to the iPhone app, Perplexity is now available in WhatsApp. Working just like any other chat, you can use the Perplexity chatbot without an account or any setup. Simply send it…
Roblox said it is “deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our community and protecting children” Image credit: Roblox A US teenager is suing Roblox and Discord for “severe injuries she suffered because of [the companies’] respective conduct in…