Category: Tech buzz
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Gmail will stop using SMS for two-factor authentication
Google is planning to end support for SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, according to Forbes. While sending a code via text has been a long-standing method to verify identity, it comes with significant security concerns that Google aims to address. The goal is to “reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse,” as Gmail…
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Even Elon Musk forgets that X isn’t Twitter sometimes
Do you still sometimes call X by its old name, Twitter? You’re not alone—even Elon Musk, the man behind the rebrand, occasionally does the same. In fact, on Monday, Musk himself referred to the platform as Twitter in a post on X, stating: “Twitter added far more features with fewer people.” Musk’s comment came in…
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YouTube’s mid-roll ads are getting better about interrupting your videos
YouTube is set to change mid-roll ad placements starting in May 2025 to enhance the viewing experience. Ads will now be inserted at more natural points, such as pauses or scene transitions, to minimize disruptions. While creators should be aware of these adjustments, viewers won’t need to take any action. If you’re an average YouTube…
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Instagram Tests AI-Based Tasks via DMs
The next phase of generative AI involves AI agents—chatbot tools capable of handling tasks and projects on your behalf. OpenAI recently took a step in this direction with the launch of its “Operator” app, which can initiate web-based actions at your request. Now, Meta appears to be exploring similar capabilities, testing a new task assignment…
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Study Finds the Majority of Community Notes Are Never Displayed on X
It’s unclear whether Community Notes will truly serve as the misinformation-fighting tool that Mark Zuckerberg and his Meta safety team are promoting. Meta is now allowing users to sign up as contributors to its upcoming Community Notes program, which will replace official third-party fact-checking. However, a new study by Spanish fact-checking site Maldita suggests that…