Opera’s iOS browser has exploded in Europe since the Digital Markets Act took effect. The company reports a 5-fold increase in active users in key markets like France, directly attributing growth to Apple’s new browser choice requirements.
Payment processor Checkout.com was hit by ShinyHunters ransomware group but refused to pay the extortion demand. Instead, the company will donate the ransom amount to fund cybercrime research at Carnegie Mellon and Oxford University.
Researchers at UC Davis have created a Stirling engine that generates power using temperature differences between Earth and deep space. Their prototype produced 400 milliwatts per square meter and successfully ventilated a greenhouse. The university has filed a provisional patent for the design.
The European Commission wants to accelerate customs fees on small packages from Chinese e-commerce platforms. This would mean €2 charges per parcel starting in early 2026 instead of mid-2028.
Google is taking legal action against 25 unnamed China-based scammers behind the Lighthouse phishing operation. The “phishing for dummies” kit allegedly stole over 115 million credit card numbers and created more than 200,000 fraudulent websites. This marks Google’s second major lawsuit against Chin
Cree LED has filed a patent infringement lawsuit targeting Promier Products and Tractor Supply Company. The Durham-based lighting company alleges unauthorized use of six different US patents covering portable lighting technology. This legal action highlights ongoing IP battles in the competitive lig
RuneScape 3 players have spoken, and they want microtransactions gone. Over 120,000 votes forced Jagex to remove the controversial Treasure Hunter system. The change marks a major shift for one of gaming’s longest-running MMOs.
Vodafone Group posted €19.6 billion in revenue for H1, marking a 7.3% increase year-over-year. The telco giant saw Germany return to growth after years of struggle and is already upgrading thousands of sites following its UK merger with Three. CEO Margherita Della Valle highlighted Fixed Wireless Ac
Barloworld’s Rebuild Centre in Ekurhuleni just got a R68-million upgrade with smart equipment that can replicate specific jobs automatically. The facility handles about 2,000 rebuilds annually for Caterpillar mining and construction equipment across six African countries. They’re now planning to dig
Aion 2 launches globally in the second half of 2026 with a promise of less aggressive monetization than Throne and Liberty. The Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG features a massive 1,200 square kilometer world and launches in Korea and Taiwan next week.
