Good morning! We’ve separated the main news from the world of Science and Technology so you know everything that happened last Monday (26). Just click on the links below to browse the full story of each news.
1. OpenAI accuses users of leaking ChatGPT accounts on the darknet. An OpenAI representative said the leak was “a result of malware found on people’s devices and not an OpenAI breach.”
2. Netflix starts discontinuing the ad-free basic plan. The basic plan is equivalent to BRL 36 per month and is replaced by an advertising option in Canada.
3. DuckDuckGo launches the browser that removes ads from YouTube. The browser is available to the general public using Windows PCs as a beta.
4. Microsoft unveils Barbie’s dollhouse Xbox Series S. Barbie’s partnership with Xbox will also bring Forza Horizon 5 themed content and exclusive dolls.
5. Irrigation may be changing the Earth’s axis of rotation. Overuse of groundwater has caused the Earth to tilt eastward about 80 centimeters, scientists estimate in a new study.
6. The world’s most followed YouTuber almost got on a submarine to watch Titanic. Youtuber MrBeast was invited by a friend on an expedition with OceanGate.
7. Did it fall? Flash drops at the box office and loses to Spider-Verse. The DC Comics hero movie saw a 72% drop in viewers compared to its opening weekend.
8. Police arrest criminal network exposing violence against girls on Discord. Young men recorded and broadcast scenes of physical aggression and even rape on their Discord channels; Brazilian authorities are investigating the platform.
9. Facebook and Instagram will start blocking news in Canada. A new local law obliges big techs to pay news editors, which Meta disagrees with.
10. Why didn’t the Titanic explode when it sank into the sea? Find out why the Titan tourist submarine exploded while the Titanic’s shell was relatively intact on the ocean floor.
Source: Tec Mundo
I’m Blaine Morgan, an experienced journalist and writer with over 8 years of experience in the tech industry. My expertise lies in writing about technology news and trends, covering everything from cutting-edge gadgets to emerging software developments. I’ve written for several leading publications including Gadget Onus where I am an author.
