NSO Group, maker of the notorious Pegasus spyware, has appointed former Trump official David Friedman as executive chairman. The company aims to pursue partnerships with US law enforcement despite being blacklisted by the Biden administration over human rights abuses.
UK regulators are moving forward with stablecoin ownership caps while making key exceptions for crypto platforms and retail businesses. The proposed rules would limit individuals to £20,000 holdings of systemically important stablecoins.
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.
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.
The worst passwords of 2025 are dominated by simple number sequences, with “123456” appearing over 7.6 million times in data breaches. Researchers found 65.8% of compromised passwords were under 12 characters long. The study analyzed over 2 billion leaked passwords from data breach forums throughout
The former CEO of OnlyFans is launching a new adult platform called Vylit that will allow topless content but no explicit material. The platform aims to fill the gap between mainstream social media and adult content sites. Vylit launches in beta next month with full rollout planned for March or Apri
Social psychologist John Haidt argues smartphones have fundamentally rewired Gen Z brains during puberty. He points to a synchronized global collapse in teen mental health between 2010-2015 and the end of 50 years of educational progress in 2012. The solution requires collective action to restore pl
A new meta-analysis reveals companies are using wearables to monitor employee health data like stress markers and sleep quality. But researchers warn about lack of transparency and insecure data storage practices that could create surveillance culture.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that dramatically reshapes Android app distribution. The deal caps Google’s fees at 9-20% and makes third-party app stores much easier to install globally. These changes could remain in place through at least June 2032.
While TikTok gets a temporary pass, the US government is pushing forward with bans against Chinese drone maker DJI and router company TP-Link. New FCC authority makes it easier to block tech deemed national security threats, with American companies poised to benefit.
