Japanese media giant Nikkei suffered a major breach after malware on an employee’s laptop gave attackers access to its Slack workspace. The incident exposed personal information of over 17,000 employees and business partners. This highlights how collaboration platforms have become prime targets for
Google’s Gemini AI can now analyze your private emails, documents, and chat logs through its Deep Research feature. The tool creates multi-step research plans and generates reports that can be exported to Google Docs or turned into podcasts. Users can select which data sources Gemini accesses before
Apple is rolling out Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2 that use location data to warn iPhone users about nearby emergencies. The system leverages Apple’s encrypted Find My network rather than cellular carriers. Users get a privacy toggle to control whether they share location data for these alerts.
Australia’s world-first social media ban now includes Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 10, 2025. The law carries fines up to A$50 million but faces criticism over privacy concerns with age verification methods.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that fundamentally changes Android app distribution. The deal caps Google’s fees and creates new support for third-party app stores globally. These changes could reshape the mobile app ecosystem for years to come.
Klarna is dealing with another customer data leak where users’ personal information appeared pre-filled in other customers’ application forms. The company calls it a “rare scenario” but won’t reveal how many people are affected. This comes just weeks after their disappointing IPO and recent $50 mill
Australia is expanding its social media restrictions to include Reddit and Kick starting December 10. The ban affects users under 16 and puts the enforcement burden on platforms themselves. Companies face potential fines of up to AU$49.5 million for non-compliance.
The EU’s recently adopted due diligence rules are drawing fire for applying European standards globally. Critics say the directive creates an uneven playing field that disadvantages non-EU companies. The rules carry penalties up to 5% of global turnover.
Hours after Apple launched its revamped web App Store interface, the entire front-end source code appeared on GitHub. A developer extracted the code using browser tools after Apple left sourcemaps enabled in production.
Starting January 1, 2026, Apple users in Texas will face new age verification requirements for App Store accounts. Parents will need to provide consent for their children’s downloads and in-app purchases. Apple is rolling out developer tools now to prepare for compliance.
