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Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.

GrapheneOS User Reported to Police for Using Privacy-Focused OS
A GrapheneOS user was reported to authorities solely for using the privacy-focused operating system, raising concerns about surveillance and the criminalization of privacy tools.

New Visualization Maps Every IPv4 Address on Earth
An interactive map plots all public IPv4 addresses, revealing global allocation patterns and highlighting the scarcity of remaining blocks.

Startups bet on getting people offline with games and DIY computers
Startups like Board and cyberdeck creators are gaining traction by promoting offline activities and DIY computing.

Ransomware Gang Uses Fake IT Workers for In-Person Attacks
Silent Ransom Group sends fake IT workers to law firms to steal data in person before deploying ransomware.

World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations
Fans traveling across the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup will need eSIMs to avoid roaming fees. Prices vary widely by country and data allowance, making advance planning essential.

Visa Tests Payment System That Lets AI Agents Handle Your Purchases
Visa is testing a system that lets AI agents make payments on behalf of users using tokenized credentials. The pilot raises critical questions about trust, security and the future of autonomous spending.

Tokenized Stock Promises on Crypto Platforms Leave Investors Empty-Handed
Crypto platforms promised users access to SpaceX IPO shares via tokenized stocks. The offerings never materialized, raising questions about unregulated investment products.

UK Scientists Testify: No Causal Proof Smartphones Harm Children's Brains
Neuroscientists told UK MPs that evidence of smartphones rewiring children's brains is mostly correlational. Researchers called for more studies on social media and AI chatbots.

UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 in Sweeping Online Safety Move
The UK government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 and a minimum age for chatbots, aiming to protect young people from online harms.

Snap Pushes Augmented Reality Forward With Standalone Smart Glasses
Snap's new AR glasses are fully standalone, priced between Meta's Ray-Bans and Apple Vision Pro. CEO Evan Spiegel discusses the future of all-day wearables.

Screen Fatigue Drives Users Away From Smartwatches Toward Minimalist Alternatives
Consumers are abandoning feature-packed smartwatches for simpler devices like fitness trackers and analog watches, driven by screen fatigue and a desire for intentional living.

UK Government Considers VPN Ban as Part of Age Verification Plan
The UK government is exploring a ban on VPNs to enforce age verification online. The proposal raises significant privacy and security concerns for households.

Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload
Researchers warn that constant exposure to bad news via tech platforms harms mental health. Algorithms optimized for engagement amplify negative content beyond human capacity to cope.

Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.

Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages
Google's Android XR platform is nearing reality with smart glasses that leverage Android integration. The company must overcome past failures and strong competition from Apple and Meta.

Amazon and Spotify Take Opposite Paths on AI Podcast Content
Amazon's Alexa+ now generates AI news podcasts while Spotify launches a system to verify human-made shows.

AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.

Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI
Google is leaning into voice interaction with Gemini, encouraging users to speak naturally. The shift capitalizes on voice dictation’s popularity and aims to make AI conversations feel human.

Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.