A major data breach at Chinese security firm Knownsec exposed thousands of classified documents including state cyber weapons and global target lists. Meanwhile, India’s tech services exports hit $218 billion with Europe growth outpacing the US. South Korea’s anti-spam campaign shows dramatic result
Researchers say AI can predict job success by analyzing facial features. They scanned 96,000 LinkedIn headshots to find correlations. This could reshape hiring in terrifying ways.
Denmark is taking the most drastic step yet against social media’s impact on youth. The country will ban access for children under 15 entirely. The big question is how this will actually work in practice.
The European Union has accused Apple of failing to properly protect users from financial scams and inadequate child safety measures. Apple responded with an unusually blunt letter accusing the EU of hypocrisy and creating the very risks it complains about. This marks a significant escalation in tens
Google announced Wednesday that Gemini’s Deep Research feature can now access user content across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat. The integration allows the AI to generate more detailed reports by analyzing emails, documents, and conversations. Users must opt-in through the Gemini tools menu t
Denmark has withdrawn its mandatory chat scanning proposal after months of backlash. The new compromise makes CSAM monitoring voluntary, but includes a “review clause” that could bring mandatory scanning back later. Privacy advocates remain concerned about mass surveillance risks.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that dramatically reshapes Android app distribution. The deal caps Play Store fees and makes third-party app stores easier to install globally through at least 2032. Both companies call it a win for competition and user choice.
Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores in Japan with iOS 26.2, set for public release in December. The move comes ahead of regulatory deadlines requiring platform openness in the Japanese market.
In a stunning reversal, Google and Epic Games have settled their antitrust lawsuit. The deal would force Google to dramatically reduce fees and open Android to competing app stores globally for the next six and a half years, fundamentally changing how Android operates worldwide.
Apple is making its Communication Safety and web filtering features default for teenagers 13-17. The move closes a gap that left many teens unprotected unless parents manually activated safety settings.
