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GoDaddy Hosting
After testing GoDaddy, I can say one thing: avoid the basic shared hosting. It’s simply not worth the price tag (Hostinger offers better performance and lower costs on long-term plans). That said, GoDaddy’s WordPress hosting is a good option, but I’ll warn you now – to get all the best features, it will cost you!
Italy Denies Using Paragon Spyware on Journalists and Activists
The Italian government has denied using the “Paragon” spyware to monitor journalists and civil rights activists, addressing the allegations in a parliament meeting on February 12. However, the Israeli spyware company has allegedly cut all ties with the Italian government following allegations that the spyware was used on government critics. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company,...
Apple To Invest $500+ Billion in the US Over the Next Four Years
Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the US over the next four years. The move could help the iPhone maker mitigate the impact of newly imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, a key concern given that most of its manufacturing occurs in China. A major component of Apple's investment is a new 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility near Houston,...
TikTok Returns to US App Stores
On February 13, both Apple and Google reinstated the TikTok app to their respective app stores after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to delay its ban in the US and promised the tech companies they would not be fined for distributing it, as originally reported by Bloomberg. The ban, part of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled...
Google Gemini Gets a Memory Upgrade
Gemini is introducing a “reference past chats” feature to remember context across conversations. Initially, the memory upgrade will be available only to English-language Advanced subscribers via the Google One AI Premium Plan, with plans for expanded access in the coming weeks. Rival ChatGPT has had memory capability since 2023, but Gemini’s new feature appears to be more...
Capgemini CEO Criticizes EU Over New AI Regulations
In a recent interview with Reuters, Aiman Ezzat, the chief executive officer of French consulting group Capgemini, claimed that the bloc’s AI regulations had gone “too far,” possibly stifling innovation in the region. The EU AI Act aims to be the world’s most comprehensive set of regulations over AI. Ezzat’s comments came just days before the Paris AI summit, held between...
Mexico Might Sue Google Over “Gulf of Mexico” Name Change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on February 13 that her government is willing to take Google to civil court over its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” on Google Maps. Sheinbaum clarified that the government would wait for Google’s response before taking legal action. Google changed the name of the international body of water after...
Meta Plans to Invest Billions in AI Humanoid Robots
Meta reportedly plans to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Meta’s initial focus will be creating a robot capable of handling household chores. Its broader strategy involves developing AI systems, sensors, and software to be utilized by various robotics manufacturers. The tech giant has already discussed potential...
Cybersecurity Attack Targets Media Giant Lee Enterprises
Media Giant Lee Enterprises, parent company of over 75 media platforms and 13 digital publications across the US, confirmed that a February 3 cybersecurity attack caused a recent disruption in newspaper distribution and the operation of its digital platforms. The company has yet to release further information. As originally reported by the Lee-Enterprises-owned St. Louis...