Google is ending its dark web report service, which alerted users if their personal info was found on shady forums. The company says there’s “nothing you can do” about data already on the dark web. So what was the point?
In a strategic shift, Ubisoft is acquiring the MOBA game March of Giants from Amazon. The deal sees the Montreal development team, led by former Ubisoft veterans, rejoining the company. This follows massive layoffs at Amazon’s gaming division.
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update, released on Friday, December 15, is reportedly changing a key user preference. Some users find it automatically enables future software installations, overriding their choice to wait for bug reports.
BAE Systems has secured a $16 million Phase 2 contract from DARPA for its Oversight program. The goal is to create an autonomous system that uses satellite constellations to maintain constant “custody” of numerous terrestrial assets. The software will be deployed directly on satellites and ground st
NordVPN just passed a major independent security audit with no critical vulnerabilities found. The tests, conducted by Cure53 in 2025, covered apps and infrastructure. It’s a strong result, but the work never really stops.
European regulators are using Apple’s controversial App Store changes as a model for judging Google Play. This comes after Apple was hit with a €500 million fine under the Digital Markets Act. Google now faces pressure to make its own store more open or risk a major penalty in early 2025.
A new Pew Research Center report shows a rebound in daily social media use among US teens aged 13-17. The survey also reveals that nearly two-thirds of teens are now using AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
The US government has issued a stark warning about pro-Russia hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure. These attacks, while unsophisticated, are hitting water systems, food and agriculture, and energy sectors by exploiting poorly secured industrial control devices.
Truecaller is expanding beyond caller ID with a new feature called Family Protection. It allows a tech-savvy family member to manage scam controls for up to five people, starting with a pilot in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia, and Kenya.
Saudi Arabia is looking to build data centers overseas that operate under its own laws, a concept called a data embassy. It’s a creative workaround for its domestic resource shortages as it tries to become an AI hub. But will this diplomatic approach to data actually work at scale?
