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Yahoo Finance AUATO, myGov issue QR code warning as insidious trend emerges: ‘We will never’
Aussies are being told to be wary of scanning QR codes, with government agencies warning they will never include the technology in their emails or texts.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Aldi shoppers' major complaint about 'cheap' back to school item: 'Nothing but issues'
While shoppers rave about many Aldi finds, there is one product that seems to have left customers dissatisfied.
- The Independent
The latest ‘smishing’ scam blowing up your phone
Suspicious texts should be reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
- TechCrunch
OpenAI tests phone number-only ChatGPT signups
OpenAI has begun testing a feature that lets new ChatGPT users sign up with only a phone number — no email required. "Recycled or reused phone numbers can lead to [an] error," OpenAI explains in a new Q&A page on its website. In pursuit of growth, OpenAI has been experimenting with lower-friction ways of getting its products, in particular ChatGPT, in front of people.
- BBC
Americans and Chinese share jokes on 'alternative TikTok' as US ban looms
RedNote's Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.
- Engadget
Apple pauses AI notification summaries of news alerts in latest iOS beta
Apple is temporarily disabling some Notification Summaries while it works on improving the feature.
- GuruFocus.com
Microsoft Launches AI Chat for Businesses with $30 Subscription Option
Pay-As-You-Go Copilot Chat Could Be Microsoft's Key to AI Adoption in Businesses
- CNN
Biden makes last big move to protect US networks from hackers from China and elsewhere
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order that is his final stab at shoring up America’s cyber defenses after a damaging string of cyberattacks on federal networks that US officials have blamed on Chinese and Russian operatives.
- The Independent
TikTok ban live: Shutdown in doubt as Biden suggests Trump could save app
Supreme Court is set to release at least one opinion on Friday morning
- Parade
Elizabeth Hurley, 59, Goes Topless in Risqué New Photo: 'Wild Beauty'
The English actress is ‘perfection made real,’ one fan declared.
- HuffPost UK
West Refuses To 'Recognise 1 Truth' About Russia Which Means Europe Has 'No Chance' Against Putin
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a dire warning to his allies today.
- NewsWire
Driver killed in ‘horrific’ crash named
The driver who police suspect deliberately caused the death of three other people in a “confronting” crash has been named.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Sam Konstas' brilliant act for fan who crashed car trying to meet young Aussie cricket star
Sam Konstas might find himself out of the Aussie XI for the next Test. Read more here.
- The Independent
A 13-year-old student in New Jersey fathered a child with his teacher, 34, authorities allege
Laura Caron, 34, a former college basketball star, was arrested Wednesday and charged with abusing a student from the age of 11 years old while they lived with her at her home in Cape May, NJ
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Casey Dellacqua calls out truth about Danielle Collins as shock Ash Barty detail back in spotlight
Danielle Collins is public enemy No.1 in Australia. Read more here.
- The Independent
‘Bro I can’t let this slide’: The chilling warning of troubled teenage killer who murdered schoolgirl
Hassan Sentamu had warned his friend ‘Bro I can’t let this slide’ before launching his murderous attack on schoolgirl Elianne Andam
- Cosmo
Rita Ora's teeny tiny orange micro bikini has us dreaming of summer
Rita Ora took to her Instagram stories to share two photos of her sunbathing in a teeny tiny orange triangle bikini top and matching tie-side bikini bottoms.
- InStyle
Prince William Has "Big Plans" for Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's Kids
The heir is thinking ahead.
- InStyle
Cameron Diaz Wore a Sheer Pussy Bow Blouse for Her First Red Carpet in 5 Years
It was her first movie premiere in over a decade.
- HuffPost
Coca-Cola’s Donald Trump Honor Leaves Critics Bubbling With Outrage
Anger fizzed over the corporation's tribute to the president-elect.