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Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Tech Policy & Regulation

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds

Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

May 31, 20263 min read
Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
AI / Machine Learning

Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks

Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.

May 26, 20262 min read
Norway's Digital ID System Faces Widespread Criticism
Tech Policy & Regulation

Norway's Digital ID System Faces Widespread Criticism

Norway's digital identity management system is under fire for security flaws, privacy risks, and poor user experience. Critics say it puts citizens at risk.

May 29, 20262 min read
Pentagon Knew of Phone Tracking Risk for Years but Failed to Act
Tech Policy & Regulation

Pentagon Knew of Phone Tracking Risk for Years but Failed to Act

US military knew cheap fixes could stop phone tracking exposing troops but failed to act; now adversaries use that data.

May 29, 20263 min read
EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
Tech Policy & Regulation

EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability

FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.

May 22, 20262 min read
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Tech Policy & Regulation

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.

May 21, 20262 min read
The Writerdeck Trend: Distraction-Free Writing Machines Gain Followers
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

The Writerdeck Trend: Distraction-Free Writing Machines Gain Followers

The writerdeck trend sees creators building minimalist writing machines to escape digital distractions, using Raspberry Pi and e-ink screens.

May 24, 20262 min read
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Big Tech

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.

May 21, 20263 min read
France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
Tech Policy & Regulation

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.

May 21, 20263 min read
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Startups / Funding

Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement

Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.

May 21, 20263 min read
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16

UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.

May 26, 20262 min read
Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges
Startups / Funding

Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges

A growing link between Boston and Bermuda is creating a new pathway for tech talent and investment, reshaping regional economic dynamics.

May 28, 20263 min read
European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Tech Policy & Regulation

European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals

Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

May 21, 20262 min read
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
Tech Policy & Regulation

iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos

A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.

May 25, 20263 min read
Enterprises stuck in AI's 'chat phase' as gap between insight and action widens
AI / Machine Learning

Enterprises stuck in AI's 'chat phase' as gap between insight and action widens

Many enterprises use AI only for chat and queries, failing to translate insights into business outcomes. A shift toward integrated execution is critical.

May 27, 20263 min read
Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Startups / Funding

Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion

Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.

May 31, 20262 min read
Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Startups / Funding

Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License

Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.

May 20, 20263 min read
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
Big Tech

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.

May 30, 20263 min read
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Tech Policy & Regulation

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.

May 20, 20262 min read
Accenture Acquires Ookla, Owner of Speedtest, in Telecom Data Play
Big Tech

Accenture Acquires Ookla, Owner of Speedtest, in Telecom Data Play

Accenture is buying Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net. The deal boosts Accenture's telecom data and analytics capabilities.

May 31, 20262 min read