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YouTube is changing livestream ad timing to avoid interrupting purchases and peak chat moments, giving creators a clearer view of where automated monetization is headed. The post YouTube Will Show Fewer Livestream Ads During Purchases and Chat Spikes appeared first… Read More »YouTube Will Show Fewer Livestream Ads During Purchases and Chat Spikes

Researchers linked 108 malicious Chrome extensions to a coordinated campaign that exposed about 20,000 users to data theft, backdoors, and ad injection. The post Massive Chrome Extension Scam Exposes 20,000 Users to Data Theft appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates. The post Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days appeared first on TechRepublic.

WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users. The post WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number appeared first… Read More »WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

Microsoft has taken over Norway data center capacity once earmarked for OpenAI’s Stargate project, adding 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips. The post Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Photos fixes Android crop tool bugs and adds smoother animations. Here’s what changed and why it matters for users. The post Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changed appeared first on TechRepublic.

The AI surveillance boom is colliding with regulation—and employers are the ones in the crosshairs. The post Michigan’s New Bill Takes Aim at AI Employee Surveillance appeared first on TechRepublic.