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New SSD Side-Channel Attack Lets Websites Spy on User Activity
Researchers uncover a technique that exploits SSD access patterns to track user behavior online. The attack requires specific conditions but raises fresh privacy concerns.
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.
Google Chrome brings approximate location sharing to Android users
Chrome on Android now lets users share an approximate location instead of precise coordinates. The feature adds a privacy layer for web browsing and will expand to desktop soon.
LoRaWAN tracker challenges Apple and Google location monopoly
Seeed Studio's new tracker uses public LoRaWAN networks instead of Apple or Google's systems, offering a privacy-focused alternative for item tracking.
Meta Halts Employee AI Training Program After Internal Data Leak
Meta paused its mandatory AI training program after an internal leak exposed sensitive employee data, including keystrokes and conversations, sparking privacy backlash.
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.
Google Expands AI Training to Search Media Uploads: What Users Need to Know
Google now uses images uploaded during Search interactions for AI training. Users can opt out via a simple setting change.
FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.
Open Source Home Security Camera Promises End-to-End Encryption
A new open-source camera system uses end-to-end encryption to keep video feeds private. Users gain full control over their data without relying on cloud services.
HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.
Why Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras Are Taking Over in 2026
A growing number of home security camera makers are dropping monthly fees. Consumers gain more control and save money as the market shifts toward one-time purchase models.
Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.
Lattice-Based Cryptography Emerges as Post-Quantum Security Backbone
Lattice-based cryptography is gaining traction as a leading method to secure data against future quantum computer attacks. This mathematical approach offers strong security guarantees and efficiency, making it a top candidate for new encryption standards.
Personal Cloud Storage Gets a Boost With Ugreen's Powerful New NAS
Ugreen's NASync DH2300 brings eight-core performance and 64TB support to personal cloud storage. The device highlights a shift away from subscription services.
Apple Finally Delivers on AI With Revamped Siri After Year of Delay
Apple revealed a revamped Siri AI at WWDC after a year of delays. The update includes multimodal features and a dedicated app.
Voice-First AI Interfaces Risk Alienating Silent Users
Tech companies push voice as the default AI interface. Yet many users prefer text or silence. This trend may exclude key demographics and create accessibility issues.
Anthropic Leaders Head to Washington to Navigate Trump Administration Tensions
Anthropic executives are in D.C. to address regulatory friction with the Trump administration, highlighting growing tensions between AI safety advocates and federal oversight.
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.
Google Builds a Universal Cart Across YouTube and Gmail
Google is rolling out a Universal Cart that lets users buy products across YouTube and Gmail, streamlining shopping inside its apps.
Google’s Android XR Glasses Will Work With iPhones, and That’s the Point
Google’s upcoming XR glasses will support iOS devices, a move that could broaden their appeal beyond Android loyalists and challenge Apple’s walled garden.