New Android Malware Poses as Antivirus From Russian Intelligence Agency
A dangerous new Android malware is spreading by disguising itself as an antivirus app linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).
Bluesky Blocks Service in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has suspended its service in Mississippi following the enforcement of the state’s new age verification law, HB 1126.
Apple Sues Ex-Engineer for Stealing Apple Watch Secrets to Join Oppo
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former Apple Watch engineer, accusing him of stealing trade secrets before leaving the company to join Chinese smartphone maker Oppo.
U.S. Government Plans to Take a 10% Stake in Intel
The U.S. government is planning to buy a 10% stake in Intel to boost domestic chip production and strengthen national security.
Microsoft Tests New Windows 11 Feature to Resume Android Apps
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets users continue Android apps on their PC, starting with Spotify.
Bluesky Blocks Access in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has blocked users in Mississippi after a new state law requiring strict age verification went into effect.
Elon Musk’s X Reaches Tentative $500 Million Settlement With Former Twitter Employees
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) has reached a tentative settlement in a $500 million class-action lawsuit filed by thousands of former employees who claimed they were denied severance pay after mass layoffs in 2022.
Kidney Dialysis Giant DaVita Confirms Data Breach Impacting 2.7 Million Patients
Kidney dialysis provider DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware attack led to the theft of personal and health information belonging to nearly 2.7 million individuals.
Elon Musk’s X Moves Toward $500 Million Severance Settlement
Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) may soon resolve a long-running legal battle with former employees over unpaid severance.
YouTube Music Celebrates 10th Anniversary With ‘Taste Match’ Playlists and New Features
YouTube Music has turned 10 and is marking the milestone with the launch of a new feature called “taste match” playlists.
How to Avoid Social Media Scams and Stay Safe Online
Stay safe on social media by avoiding scams, protecting personal info, using strong passwords, and reporting suspicious accounts or messages.
Celebrity Death Hoaxes Are Spreading Rapidly on Social Media to Drive Clicks and Ads
Celebrity death hoaxes of stars like Jason Statham, Simon Cowell, Mr. Bean & The Rock spread fast online to trick users into clicks.
Masimo Sues US Customs Over Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature
Medical technology company Masimo has filed a lawsuit against US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over its decision to let Apple restore the blood oxygen tracking feature on Apple Watches.
Musk Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Duping Voters over $1 Million Election Lottery
Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk has been ordered by a US Federal judge to face a lawsuit from voters who accused him of defrauding them into signing a petition supporting the US Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway.
Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio Dies at 88 After Cancer Battle
Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge affectionately known as the “nicest judge in the world,” has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
FBI Warns of Russian Hacks Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The FBI has issued a warning about Russian hackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure by exploiting old Cisco devices.
Windows 11 Tests AI File Search in Copilot App
Microsoft is rolling out a new experimental feature in Windows 11 that brings AI-powered file search to the Copilot app.
Apple Releases Emergency Updates to Fix New Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Apple has rolled out emergency security updates to patch a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited in targeted attacks.
Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices in the U.S. Amid Tariff Pressure
Sony has announced a price increase for all PlayStation 5 models sold in the United States, with the new pricing set to take effect starting August 21, 2025.
Ohio Medical Alliance Data Breach Exposed Nearly 1 Million Patient Records
An unencrypted and unprotected database containing 957,434 records was found publicly accessible. The database appears to belong to Ohio Medical Alliance LLC (OMA), which operates under the brand Ohio Marijuana Card and provides telemedicine and in-person evaluations to help patients obtain physician-certified medical marijuana cards.
