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Google Pushes AI Deeper Into Android With New Multitasking and Wear OS Update
Android 17 and Wear OS 7 bring multitasking upgrades, parental controls and expanded Gemini AI features, signaling Google's push to integrate artificial intelligence across its devices.
Hackers Hijack Legitimate News Sites to Spread Malware, Experts Warn
Cybercriminals are compromising trusted news websites and using fake reviews to distribute malware. Experts warn this creates a misleading impression of safety for users.
Microsoft Targets Corporate Users With New Surface Laptop Privacy Features
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business adds a privacy screen and a haptic touchpad. The device is priced for enterprise buyers with a starting cost of $1,299.
Flipper Devices Targets Network Tinkerers With New Linux Gadget
Flipper Devices announces a Linux-powered networking gadget for hackers and hobbyists. The base model will cost under $350.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
Open source coding agent Zot challenges established AI assistants
A new open source coding agent called Zot aims to compete with established AI coding assistants. It offers a harness for autonomous software development tasks.
Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.
Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition: Premium Build, Frustrating Port Selection
Samsung's latest business laptop impresses with build quality and Intel 300 series performance but fails to include modern ports like Thunderbolt 4 at its high price point.
Social Engineering Meets AI: How Hackers Hijacked 20,000 Instagram Accounts
Hackers manipulated an AI chatbot to gain control of 20,000 Instagram accounts. The exploit underscores new vulnerabilities in automated customer support.
Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture
Worldcoin lays off staff amid regulatory battles over biometric data collection.
EU Orders Meta to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots, citing Digital Markets Act violations. The ruling forces interoperability with competing AI services.
UK Internet Users Seek Offshore Routing Amid Privacy Fears
Growing concerns over UK surveillance laws are driving internet users to route traffic through offshore nodes. This trend reflects rising distrust in domestic digital governance.
China Robotics Investment Hits Record as Embodied AI Startups Attract Billions
China-based robotics startups raised $5.6 billion through mid-2026, matching the 2021 peak. Embodied AI companies drive the surge, with several startups reaching billion-dollar valuations.
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.
Salesforce Turns Slackbot Into a Full AI Agent for the Enterprise
Salesforce rebuilt Slackbot from a simple notification tool into an AI agent that searches data, drafts documents and takes actions, intensifying workplace AI competition.
Outdated Networks Threaten AI Progress for Many Organizations
AI's potential is limited by weak networking infrastructure. Many organizations lack the connectivity needed to support advanced AI workloads.
Google's Gemini Leaks Its Own System Prompt in User Chat
A user discovered that Google's Gemini AI revealed its internal system prompt during a conversation, raising questions about AI transparency and safety.
France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
France is replacing Zoom and Microsoft Teams with homegrown tools, and other EU countries are following. The Trump-era push for digital sovereignty is reshaping Europe's tech landscape.
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.