Australia Doubles Social Media Fines to Keep Under-16s Off Platforms
Australia has significantly increased the financial penalties for social media companies that fail to prevent children under the age of 16 from using their platforms.
Google Limits Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Due to Computing Capacity Shortage
Google has reportedly imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini artificial intelligence models after the social media company requested more AI computing capacity than Google could provide.
WhatsApp Fixes Privacy Flaw That Could Reveal If Someone Blocked You
WhatsApp has patched a privacy loophole that allowed users to determine whether someone had blocked them by checking the app's encryption verification feature.
Japan’s KDDI Says Cyberattack May Have Exposed 14.22 Million Email Accounts
Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has revealed that a cyberattack may have exposed the email addresses and passwords of up to 14.22 million customer accounts after attackers breached one of its email systems used by five internet service providers (ISPs) in Japan.
BBC Ends Longwave Radio Broadcasts After Decades on Air
The BBC has officially ended its longwave radio service, bringing one of its oldest broadcasting platforms to a close. The final Radio 4 Long Wave transmission aired on June 27, marking the end of an era for a technology that has served listeners for generations.
Australia Plans Tougher Penalties as Social Media Ban Struggles to Keep Kids Offline
Australia is preparing to significantly increase penalties for technology companies that fail to enforce its world-first social media ban for children under 16, as new evidence suggests the law has had only limited success in reducing teen access to online platforms.
Instagram Tests New Ways to Let Users Personalize Their Feed
Instagram is experimenting with new ways to give users greater control over the content they see in their feeds.
FBI Warns Russian Hackers Are Now Stealing Signal Backup Keys to Access Private Chats
The FBI and CISA warn that Russian hackers are using fake Signal support messages to steal Backup Recovery Keys, allowing them to restore encrypted backups and read victims' past conversations.
WhatsApp Tests Private Side Chat With Meta AI on Android and iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a new Side Chat feature that lets users privately interact with Meta AI on Android and iPhone using Meta's secure Private Processing technology.
Russian Hackers Linked to Massive Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack, Report Claims
Russian hackers were responsible for the cyberattack that crippled Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year, according to a new report from The New York Times, citing people familiar with the investigation.
OpenAI Delays GPT-5.6 Rollout as U.S. Government Restricts Early Access
OpenAI has announced that it is limiting access to its upcoming GPT-5.6 AI models after a request from the U.S. government, allowing only a small group of trusted partners to test the new systems before their wider release.
TikTok and YouTube Remove 4.7 Million Underage Accounts in Indonesia
TikTok and YouTube have disabled a combined 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 in Indonesia as the country's new social media regulations take effect.
Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Security Updates Until October 2027
Microsoft has quietly extended its free security update program for Windows 10, giving millions of users an extra year of protection. Instead of ending in October 2026 as originally planned, the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program will now continue until October 12, 2027.
Chrome Extension With 10 Million Users Can Potentially Execute Malicious Code, Researchers Warn
A widely used Google Chrome extension designed to block YouTube ads has come under scrutiny after security researchers discovered it contains the capability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
Apple Raises iPad and MacBook Prices as AI Memory Boom Pushes Costs Higher
Apple has increased prices for several iPad, MacBook, Apple TV, and HomePod models after months of absorbing rising costs for memory and storage chips driven by the AI industry's massive data center expansion.
PirloTV Sports Piracy Network Hit as Authorities Shut Down 44 Streaming Domains
A major crackdown on online sports piracy has disrupted the PirloTV network after authorities and entertainment industry groups shut down 44 domains linked to the illegal streaming platform.
Adobe Buys Topaz Labs to Boost Firefly AI and Creative Cloud
Adobe has announced plans to acquire Topaz Labs, the AI company known for its advanced video and image enhancement technology, as it continues expanding its AI-powered creative tools.
YouTube Shorts Gets TikTok-Inspired Clear Mode, 2x Playback, and More New Features
YouTube is rolling out several new features to Shorts that make its short-form video platform look even more like TikTok.
Trump Administration Reportedly Delays Wider GPT-5.6 Rollout Over Security Concerns
OpenAI is reportedly changing the launch plan for its upcoming GPT-5.6 AI model after a request from the Trump administration, which raised concerns about national security.
15 Online Shopping Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
Online shopping is convenient, but it also comes with security risks. Learn 15 essential online shopping safety tips to protect your personal information, avoid fake websites, recognize common scams, and shop with confidence. These practical tips will help you stay safe every time you buy online.
