Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring service, which alerts users when personal info like emails and phone numbers appears on shady parts of the internet. The company says the tool wasn’t providing “helpful next steps” and will focus on more actionable security features instead.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says he strictly limits his three children’s time on YouTube and other platforms, especially on weekdays. His comments come as Australia becomes the first country to formally bar users under 16 from major social media.
A major data breach at credit check firm 700Credit has exposed the personal information of at least 5.6 million people. The company provides services to auto dealerships across the U.S.
New York has enacted a groundbreaking law forcing advertisers to disclose the use of AI-generated people. It’s a major step for consumer transparency in the age of synthetic media. But will it be enough?
Google is finally building a native app locking feature for Android, according to code found in the latest Canary build. The feature, discovered by Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman, appears to be in early development and is not expected to launch until Android 17 next year. This move could eventua
The Stryker armored vehicle is a workhorse for the Army, with over 3,000 in service. The Dragoon variant packs a 30mm autocannon and costs a cool $10 million fully loaded.
Australia’s new law prohibiting social media accounts for children under 16 is now in effect. Major platforms are disabling accounts, but the enforcement methods—and the pushback—are revealing.
In a rare joint effort, Apple and Google are developing improved tools to transfer data between iPhone and Android. The new features are beginning to roll out in a test build for Pixel devices and will come to an iOS 26 developer beta. This could finally simplify one of the most frustrating processe
A new study used a custom tool to rerank Twitter/X feeds in real time, lowering the visibility of polarizing posts. The result? People’s emotions and views of political opponents softened, all without removing a single post.
The European Union has issued its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act, and Elon Musk’s X is on the hook. The $140 million penalty targets the platform’s “deceptive design” of its verification system.
