By Matt Binder
The water pistol emoji is now a gun emoji on Elon Musk's X
While X makes the change, most platforms still depict the emoji as a color toy water gun.
By Matt Binder
![Water gun on a white background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/048FR4ruhQiV9jB3IIFv5zz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721842536.jpg)
![Water gun on a white background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/048FR4ruhQiV9jB3IIFv5zz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721842536.jpg)
Kamala Harris deepfakes are going viral on TikTok and Elon Musk's X
TikTok has since removed some fake Kamala videos which received millions of views.
By Matt Binder
![Kamala Harris](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nE2UB1NfyxECOuS9s4p70/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721767020.jpg)
![Kamala Harris](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nE2UB1NfyxECOuS9s4p70/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721767020.jpg)
Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies
Users can still be tracked by third-parties, but Google says it will now give them privacy options.
By Matt Binder
![Google logo on laptop](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03i2Mv4p3xlfO5aEzg47EdL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721754893.jpg)
![Google logo on laptop](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03i2Mv4p3xlfO5aEzg47EdL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721754893.jpg)
Microsoft releases easier CrowdStrike fix
Computers and services around the world are still impacted by the faulty CrowdStrike update.
By Matt Binder
![CrowdStrike logo over the Blue Screen of Death](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01iB3bysiZ8hvXVmTWeEX7f/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721667010.jpg)
![CrowdStrike logo over the Blue Screen of Death](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01iB3bysiZ8hvXVmTWeEX7f/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721667010.jpg)
What caused the Microsoft outage? Everything we know.
Here's what caused global disruptions around the world on Friday.
By Matt Binder
![CrowdStrike logo on smartphone on top of Windows blue screen of death](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04fLComR6l94grXjCXKGKkT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721421872.jpg)
![CrowdStrike logo on smartphone on top of Windows blue screen of death](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04fLComR6l94grXjCXKGKkT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721421872.jpg)
Elon Musk's X adds pro-Trump icons for Trump hashtags
The move comes after Musk publicly endorsed Trump
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk and Donald Trump on X](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NXzavz4T8R9GmfAGLVYSK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721337648.jpg)
![Elon Musk and Donald Trump on X](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NXzavz4T8R9GmfAGLVYSK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721337648.jpg)
Apple's creepy new ad appears to slam Google Chrome on iPhone: ‘You're being watched'
Google wants to grow its web browser market share among iPhone users. Apple isn't just going to let that happen.
By Matt Binder
![Safari and Chrome web browser apps on iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01hxuD2bgNlHcyyhgZXi0TS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721320459.jpg)
![Safari and Chrome web browser apps on iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01hxuD2bgNlHcyyhgZXi0TS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721320459.jpg)
Trello leak: Over 15 million email addresses exposed. How did this happen?
A hacker explains how they stole sensitive data from Trello.
By Matt Binder
![Trello app on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07fBnrINzLM8kpQA0OMYbJZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721235728.jpg)
![Trello app on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07fBnrINzLM8kpQA0OMYbJZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721235728.jpg)
What is Apple One?
Apple offers discounted bundled plans for all their services like iCloud+ and Apple TV+. Here's everything you need to know about it.
By Matt Binder
![Apple One](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/003qPOZooLnG16oejGLSVs0/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718656246.png)
![Apple One](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/003qPOZooLnG16oejGLSVs0/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718656246.png)
iPhone 16 Pro may finally get a pink-ish color with new 'rose' color rumor
And, no, it's not a 'rose gold' color either.
By Matt Binder
![iPhone in a pink case](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/032lrKP0ykiXqdfYPUUC7qj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721150869.jpg)
![iPhone in a pink case](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/032lrKP0ykiXqdfYPUUC7qj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721150869.jpg)
OpenAI whistleblowers call on SEC to investigate the AI company
Whistleblowers say they were prohibited from speaking out about safety risks at OpenAI.
By Matt Binder
![OpenAI logo on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07jIEPkjxoSDS86nwOd2qlj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721069049.jpg)
![OpenAI logo on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07jIEPkjxoSDS86nwOd2qlj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721069049.jpg)
Cybertruck owner discovers new way the Tesla EV can rip your finger off
There are now two confirmed ways in which the Cybertruck can chop off your finger.
By Matt Binder
![Cybertruck on NYC street](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/058ej12xNFdfhpgOX6mwP7S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720804951.jpg)
![Cybertruck on NYC street](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/058ej12xNFdfhpgOX6mwP7S/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720804951.jpg)
Apple issues yet another 'spyware' iPhone warning to users in nearly 100 countries
iPhone users last received a spyware notification just this past April. Just 3 months later, Apple sent another one.
By Matt Binder
![iPhone 15](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JQMW90RNLH76PBfeoTwJR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720716181.jpg)
![iPhone 15](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JQMW90RNLH76PBfeoTwJR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720716181.jpg)
Samsung criticized for 'cloning' Apple products after Galaxy Unpacked event
Products are being called "copycats."
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 products](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00lNM48wKyB9ZcJp4GfRbss/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720647751.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 products](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00lNM48wKyB9ZcJp4GfRbss/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720647751.jpg)
Unpacked July 2024: New Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 can deliver real-time translation to your ears
Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI to its Galaxy Buds 3 series.
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05FZbtdm7HxxoIAc8huI2ot/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720559287.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05FZbtdm7HxxoIAc8huI2ot/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720559287.jpg)
X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
X's user base has remained stagnant since Musk acquired the social media company.
By Matt Binder
![X logo behind user on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05flJG1YAKTynHQTQiYZ6BG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720545684.jpg)
![X logo behind user on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05flJG1YAKTynHQTQiYZ6BG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720545684.jpg)
In case you missed it, ChatGPT on Mac suffered a serious security issue
Be sure to update your ChatGPT.
By Matt Binder
![ChatGPT on Mac](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03LLfoUJzS4a2ds7KxhID9S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720459259.jpg)
![ChatGPT on Mac](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03LLfoUJzS4a2ds7KxhID9S/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720459259.jpg)
Elon Musk's X: Flawed Grok AI chatbot to become more deeply integrated
But you still need to pay for X Premium to use it.
By Matt Binder
![X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00NmVBhgcQDEr65HxIvyiTu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720213058.jpg)
![X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00NmVBhgcQDEr65HxIvyiTu/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720213058.jpg)
This is likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed
The 'RockYou2024' leak could give hackers a huge upper hand.
By Matt Binder
![Login screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WRDz2sMpVsOvPLk3Ex14c/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720198919.jpg)
![Login screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WRDz2sMpVsOvPLk3Ex14c/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720198919.jpg)
Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot
Musk wants users to swipe left or right instead.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk and X logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02WqnEvTv8h3eqv0wtkKrOU/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720040259.jpg)
![Elon Musk and X logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02WqnEvTv8h3eqv0wtkKrOU/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720040259.jpg)
Apple will reportedly announce a partnership with Google at iPhone 16 event
It appears Apple is going with Google Gemini over Meta's AI offerings.
By Matt Binder
![Google Gemini on Apple iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cUse5Cpe2oTDxK691JCe7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720026647.jpg)
![Google Gemini on Apple iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cUse5Cpe2oTDxK691JCe7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720026647.jpg)
Bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019? You may soon get a settlement payout up to $395
Apple agreed to pay out $50 million to consumers who purchased a MacBook with the butterfly keyboard.
By Matt Binder
![MacBook Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05SjWbfKLwgLS2ZhhzDHO3r/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954469.jpg)
![MacBook Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05SjWbfKLwgLS2ZhhzDHO3r/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719954469.jpg)
Facebook, Instagram may face huge fines for using your data without permission
Turns out Meta's "pay or consent" is not ok under the DMA.
By Matt Binder
![Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram apps under Meta logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014hJ7zQebbopnCrvQE2RyA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719863669.jpg)
![Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram apps under Meta logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014hJ7zQebbopnCrvQE2RyA/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719863669.jpg)
Netflix ‘Basic’ subscribers are getting warnings about their plans coming to an end
Subscribers grandfathered into Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan are being told to upgrade or lose access.
By Matt Binder
![Netflix on a TV screen and remote](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xuj7YpHcDBqazrjsEhtbT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954909.jpg)
![Netflix on a TV screen and remote](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xuj7YpHcDBqazrjsEhtbT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719954909.jpg)
Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
Streamer Achievement Awards are physical awards that Twitch will give to creators who hit certain watch hour milestones.
By Matt Binder
![Twitch Streamer Achievement Awards](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04yfa2LJJdetTHYfcwwCAyb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719688715.jpg)
![Twitch Streamer Achievement Awards](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04yfa2LJJdetTHYfcwwCAyb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719688715.jpg)