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Luna Becomes the New Free Default

ChatGPT: OpenAI Removes Chat Limits for Free Users

08. August, 2026 - 07:21

OpenAI is significantly expanding the capabilities of ChatGPT’s free tier. Users without a subscription will soon receive unlimited text conversations powered by the new default model, GPT-5.6 Luna, along with access to an optional reasoning mode.

Internal Messaging System

OpenAI Models Coordinated Before Hugging Face Breach

08. August, 2026 - 05:22

OpenAI has disclosed new details at the Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas about the Hugging Face incident that first came to light in late July.

False Alarm

Google Incorrectly Flags Numerous Blogger Sites as Malware

07. August, 2026 - 06:20

Since August 4, 2026, numerous Google Blogger users have reported that their blogs were suddenly suspended due to what appears to be a faulty automated security scan.

Can You Advertise to ChatGPT?

Time Launches Ad Format Built Specifically for AI Agents

06. August, 2026 - 15:06

Media company Time has introduced a new advertising format designed not for human readers, but for AI search agents. Early advertisers include Ally Bank and the Project Management Institute. Could this mark the beginning of a new era in digital advertising?

Memory Optimization

Microsoft Wants Windows 11 to Run Smoothly Even With 8 GB of RAM

06. August, 2026 - 06:26

Microsoft is making memory requirements for Windows 11 a key focus of its ongoing development efforts. The company’s plans were outlined by Windows chief Pavan Davuluri in a post on X, where he highlighted the priorities Microsoft is targeting for the coming months.

After Romanian Land Registry Attack

Same Hacker Behind Romanian Attack Now Targets Hungary’s Treasury

06. August, 2026 - 05:01

The hacker behind the attack on Romania’s land registry authority has now also targeted Hungary’s State Treasury (Magyar Államkincstár).

Launch Delayed

Samsung Struggles to Keep Up With Galaxy Z Fold 8 Demand

05. August, 2026 - 14:50

Samsung has sold out every color and storage configuration of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in South Korea during the pre-order phase, forcing the company to adjust its delivery schedule.

Salesforce Environment Targeted

ShinyHunters Claims Theft of Brinks Home Data from Salesforce

05. August, 2026 - 07:58

US security provider Brinks Home has fallen victim to a cyberattack. According to the company, unknown attackers gained access to parts of its internal IT systems.

A Look at OpenAI’s Next Flagship Model

OpenAI: Astra Could Be the Company’s Next Major AI Model

05. August, 2026 - 06:46

OpenAI has announced Astra as its next major AI model. An internal version of the system has reportedly tackled mathematical problems that have remained unsolved for decades.

Data Access After Leaving Apple

Apple’s iCloud Setup Leaves Former Employees With Access to Confidential Data

04. August, 2026 - 15:25

Apple’s practice of linking employees’ personal and work iCloud accounts may allow former employees to retain access to confidential company documents even after leaving the company.