Instagram’s leadership is enacting a major cultural shift for 2026. A leaked memo shows a full return-to-office mandate and a push for fewer meetings and more prototypes to stay competitive.
According to a report, India’s telecom department has given smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung 90 days to pre-load the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold in the country. The order, dated November 28, 2025, also asks for the app to be pushed to existing phones via updates, and users rep
European lawmakers have agreed on the biggest overhaul of payment rules since 2015. The deal expands liability for fraud victims and creates stronger consumer protections across digital payments.
Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls AI agents an “existential threat” to secure messaging apps. She warns that agentic AI creates new attack vectors that could nullify Signal’s security protections and compromise user data.
European lawmakers are pushing for a radical overhaul of how children interact with social media. The proposals include banning under-16s from platforms entirely and holding tech CEOs personally responsible for harm.
DoorDash suffered a major data breach in October but took nearly three weeks to notify affected customers. The breach exposed names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses through social engineering tactics. This marks the third major security incident for the delivery giant since 2019.
Apple is asking India’s Delhi High Court to block a new antitrust law that could result in $38 billion fines. The company calls the penalties “manifestly arbitrary” and wants calculations based only on Indian revenue. The case stems from an ongoing dispute with Match dating apps.
Character.AI is making major changes to how teens can interact with its platform. The company is banning underage users from open-ended chats while introducing a new structured Stories feature. This comes as the company faces multiple lawsuits alleging harm to teen mental health.
Apple is actively gathering feedback for Apple Intelligence in China through a new form requiring +86 phone numbers. The company has partnered with Alibaba but faces regulatory hurdles that could clear soon. iOS 18.2 might be the update that brings AI features to Chinese users.
The infamous AI teddy bear that became an unexpected expert in BDSM and knife locations is back on sale. FoloToy suspended the product for a week after researchers exposed its inappropriate behavior. Now the company claims it has reinforced safety measures.
