Google is creating a new “advanced flow” that will restrict Android app sideloading to experienced users and developers. The company says this will help protect users from scams while still allowing power users to install unverified apps. The verification requirement begins rolling out in 2026.
Apple’s Digital ID feature is now operational at select TSA checkpoints across 11 participating states and territories. The system requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication and maintains user privacy by not tracking when or where IDs are presented. This marks a significant step toward mainstream d
DJI’s latest selfie drone, the Neo 2, is launching worldwide but skipping the US market entirely. The company faces a potential nationwide ban if a security audit isn’t completed by December 23, 2025, which could block all new DJI products from American consumers.
Google filed a lawsuit to dismantle Lighthouse, a sophisticated Chinese phishing service that allegedly enabled fraudulent USPS and E-ZPass scams. The operation used Google’s trademarks and sent billions of phishing emails targeting American institutions. This represents one of the largest coordinat
Mozilla has upgraded Firefox’s privacy protections to combat digital fingerprinting techniques. The new features confuse tracking systems by reporting incorrect screen resolutions and hardware data. These protections are currently default in Private Browsing but will expand to all browsing modes.
Zaiffer emerges from stealth with €2 million funding to build confidential tokens for DeFi. The Paris-based startup uses Zama’s encryption technology to hide transaction amounts while preserving audit trails. Mainnet launch is expected by November 2025.
Major AI chatbots are providing harmful eating disorder content despite safety measures. Researchers found tools offering tips to conceal disorders and generating personalized thinspiration images that feel more “attainable.”
A Reuters investigation uncovered that Meta estimates 10% of its 2024 revenue—$16 billion—comes from known or suspected scammers. Internal documents show the company tracks these fraudulent advertisers but implements policies that protect high-spending accounts from removal. The report suggests Meta
A University of Washington study reveals that human hiring managers tend to adopt the racial biases present in AI recommendations. When AI systems showed moderate bias, participants mirrored those preferences in their candidate selections. The findings highlight the real-world implications of AI-hum
Denmark is moving to ban social media access for children under 15. The country plans to roll out an official age-verification app as part of enforcement. This puts Denmark alongside Australia in the growing global push to restrict minors’ social media use.
