A group of major app developers has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission. They argue Apple’s new fee structure, which replaced the Core Technology Fee in July, continues to put EU apps at a disadvantage.
Google is rolling out its “Preferred Sources” feature to English-language users globally. The tool lets you pick trusted websites to prioritize in your search results. It’s a major shift away from Google’s traditional, opaque algorithm.
A security bug on the OpenReview platform revealed the identities of thousands of anonymous peer reviewers for the ICLR 2026 conference. The leak has resulted in threats and bribery attempts, highlighting a system overwhelmed by exponential submission growth and AI-generated reviews. The incident is
A hacking group is trying to extort Pornhub after a breach at analytics provider Mixpanel exposed premium user data. The incident also affected SoundCloud and OpenAI, highlighting the massive risk of third-party data collection.
A security researcher demonstrated a critical hack at Black Hat Europe 2025, using a malicious audiobook to steal Amazon session cookies from a Kindle. Amazon has since patched all affected devices. But now, scammers are exploiting fears around the news with sophisticated phishing calls.
Using /e/OS on a Fairphone 6 reveals how much data our apps siphon daily. This de-Googled Android fork blocks thousands of trackers and offers system-wide privacy tools, all while maintaining app compatibility. It’s a stark lesson in digital surveillance.
A simple website flaw exposed pictures and videos from Hama Film photo booths. The security researcher who found it says the company still hasn’t fully resolved the vulnerability, leaving customer data at risk.
In a lawsuit filed with Australia’s High Court, Reddit is challenging a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. The company argues the law is flawed and that Reddit itself doesn’t even qualify as a social media service.
Remote hiring has opened a dangerous door for sophisticated fraud. State-backed IT workers are using fake identities to infiltrate companies, leading to massive financial and legal risks. Vigilance is no longer optional.
Researchers have submitted a crucial set of six policy recommendations to the FDA as it grapples with regulating AI for mental health. The proposals aim to create safety benchmarks and accountability for a field that’s exploding without rules. But defining what even counts as “mental health” AI is t
