Italy’s competition regulator has hit Apple with a massive €98.6 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency feature. The authority argues the privacy tool is “disproportionate” and creates an unfair burden for third-party developers. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
The UK government has confirmed a cyberattack on its Foreign Office systems, first detected in October. While a tabloid reported Chinese state hackers stole visa application data, officials call that speculation and say the risk to individuals is low.
A startling report shows one in three people in the UK are now using AI devices like ChatGPT for emotional support. This growing digital dependency is creating real-world consequences, from user withdrawal symptoms to critical safety risks.
Adobe is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it used pirated books to train its SlimLM AI model. The case centers on the controversial Books3 dataset, which is at the heart of numerous other lawsuits against tech giants like Apple and Salesforce.
A U.S. federal judge has halted a new Arkansas law that aimed to penalize social media platforms for designs that could harm minors. The judge ruled the law is “likely unconstitutional” and too vague. This is a major win for the tech industry’s pushback against state-level regulations.
Power management giant Eaton is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint to capitalize on the AI-driven data center boom. The company will open a new 350,000-square-foot campus in Virginia, creating 200 jobs and focusing on critical power distribution gear. This move is a direct response to unprec
New research from digital security firm Aura reveals a troubling pattern in how children interact with AI companions. The data shows a significant portion of minors are engaging in violent, and often sexually violent, roleplay scenarios with chatbots, with engagement peaking at just 11 years old.
A coalition of developers says Apple is still flouting the EU’s Digital Markets Act, imposing fees of up to 20% on outside transactions. They warn the uncertainty is freezing investment and giving European users a worse deal than Americans.
Google is discontinuing its Dark Web Report, a tool that scanned for user data on criminal marketplaces. The service stops monitoring on January 14, 2026, and all collected data will be deleted by February 16. The company says it’s focusing on more “actionable” security tools instead.
Google is killing its Dark Web Report monitoring tool, which scans for stolen personal info. New breach detection stops Jan. 15, 2026, with a full shutdown on Feb. 16, 2026. All user data will be permanently deleted.
