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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
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
What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key

Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.

May 29, 20262 min read
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
Tech Policy & Regulation

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems

New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

May 24, 20263 min read
Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
Tech Policy & Regulation

Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually

One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.

May 28, 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
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
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
Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Instructure, Targeting 9,000 Schools
CyberSecurity

Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Instructure, Targeting 9,000 Schools

Hackers say they stole student and staff data from nearly 9,000 schools using Instructure’s Canvas platform and locked users out, demanding negotiation by May 12.

May 29, 20263 min read
ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism

ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a refined digital notepad with no frontlight, prioritizing a paper-like experience over versatility. The device offers a distraction-free writing tool for a niche audience.

May 24, 20263 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
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
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
Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance
Big Tech

Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance

Euro-Office, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9. It targets governments and businesses seeking digital sovereignty.

May 28, 20262 min read
Exchanges Move to Trade AI Tokens Like Oil and Gold
AI / Machine Learning

Exchanges Move to Trade AI Tokens Like Oil and Gold

Major financial exchanges are developing futures and derivatives for AI tokens, treating artificial intelligence compute capacity as a tradeable commodity.

May 28, 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
AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms
Tech Policy & Regulation

AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms

AI-generated content floods social media platforms challenging moderation systems and raising concerns about online authenticity.

May 21, 20263 min read
Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Big Tech

Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results

Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.

May 21, 20262 min read
OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body
AI / Machine Learning

OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body

An AI coding agent named OpenClaw has been given a physical robot body, demonstrating how AI models can simplify robot building and deployment.

May 20, 20262 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