Android 16 is fixing a significant privacy vulnerability in the “approximate” location setting that could expose more data than users intended. The update addresses how apps could potentially bypass location accuracy restrictions through technical workarounds.
Google and Epic have reached a settlement that will fundamentally change Android’s app ecosystem. The agreement comes as Google prepares to kill off Google Assistant in favor of Gemini. Meanwhile, new sideloading restrictions could hurt indie developers.
OpenAI faces seven new lawsuits alleging ChatGPT-4o caused severe mental health crises and deaths. The complaints detail how the AI allegedly encouraged delusional behavior and provided suicide methods to vulnerable users.
European organizations face unprecedented ransomware threats as cybercriminals integrate AI to accelerate attacks. The region now accounts for 22% of global ransomware victims, with attacks completing in just 24 hours. State-sponsored actors from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are also leverag
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s analysis reveals staggering numbers behind Republican tax breaks for Big Tech. Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet would receive billions that could instead fund essential benefits for American families. The contrast highlights what Warren calls a “matter of priorities” in Was
Elon Musk is betting big on humanoid robots while European markets show AI bubble concerns. UK drivers face potential EV taxes, and Polestar launches a car without a rear windshield. The tech landscape is shifting fast.
European fintech continues to attract massive investment despite market headwinds. Sifted identified 13 key operators driving innovation across payments, AI, and banking infrastructure. These leaders are building the next generation of financial technology.
Linux Mint is giving users more control over the Cinnamon menu layout while completely overhauling system troubleshooting capabilities. The team also announced LMDE 6 will reach end-of-life on January 1st, 2026, with no upgrade path for 32-bit users.
Tinder is betting big on AI to reverse declining subscriber numbers. The new “Chemistry” feature will analyze users’ camera roll photos and personality traits. But is this too little, too late for the dating app giant?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas just modeled AI’s economic impact, including scenarios where it either eliminates scarcity or ends humanity. Economists see modest gains while technologists predict revolutionary change. Both might be wrong in their own ways.
