Google is rolling out a useful update to its Find Hub app on Android, adding multiple map layers for easier device tracking. The new views include satellite, terrain, and traffic overlays, bringing the app’s functionality closer to Google Maps.
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang is facing a class action lawsuit following a major data breach. The suit claims the company downplayed its cybersecurity vulnerabilities in regulatory filings.
Google is shutting down its Dark Web Report service in early 2025, saying it didn’t offer enough actionable advice. Meanwhile, Texas is suing major TV manufacturers for alleged illegal data collection, and a cloud hacking competition uncovered critical vulnerabilities with an 85% success rate.
TikTok has finalized a deal to spin off its U.S. operations into a new joint venture. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX will each own 15%, with ByteDance retaining a 19.9% stake. The move aims to resolve longstanding national security concerns.
A new cybersecurity report shows AI is a double-edged sword, forcing defensive changes while becoming a top priority for IT teams. Identity threats are surging, amplified by AI, but so is the adoption of defensive AI tools.
A study from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance suggests Amazon’s algorithmic pricing is costing public schools and local governments. The report highlights wild price swings and a lack of transparency, arguing the system funnels money away from local businesses.
Microsoft has updated its guidance on AI agents in Windows 11, clarifying that users must grant explicit permission for access to personal folders. The setting applies collectively to six key directories, with options for “Allow Always,” “Ask Every Time,” or “Never Allow.” You manage these permissio
A Florida middle school went into a full code red lockdown after its AI security system flagged a student’s musical instrument as a gun. The incident highlights the real-world flaws and lack of transparency in these expensive, widely adopted systems. Parents and experts are now demanding accountabil
A new Forrester report outlines a contradictory future for 2026. Consumers will use generative AI for high-risk decisions like finance and healthcare, even though they largely don’t trust it. Meanwhile, deepfake detection spending will jump 40% as threats go mainstream.
GrapheneOS is pulling its infrastructure from OVHcloud, stating that France is not a safe country for open-source privacy projects. The move comes amid concerns over proposed EU legislation and a recent Canadian court order for OVH to hand over data.
