Apple is directly warning iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome, citing privacy concerns. In response, Google is rolling out its Gemini AI directly into Chrome for iOS, making the browser a key battleground.
Russia recently blocked FaceTime, citing terrorism, but left iMessage untouched. A new theory suggests Apple may have accidentally made its messaging service nearly impossible for governments to ban by tying it to a core iPhone function.
America’s largest hospice provider, VITAS Healthcare, disclosed a devastating breach where hackers operated freely for 36 days. They stole Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses, and next-of-kin info for over 319,000 vulnerable patients.
Prediction markets are having a moment, with Polymarket launching its US app after CFTC approval. The space is seeing soaring valuations and intense competition. But can it last?
The European Commission is taking a victory lap, stating that upcoming tools from Apple and Google to easily transfer data between iPhone and Android are a “direct result” of the Digital Markets Act. The functionality, which will roll out globally, is currently in testing for iOS 26 and Android Cana
The critical React2Shell vulnerability is now being exploited by actors linked to North Korea, according to new research. They’re using it to deploy a sophisticated remote access trojan that uses Ethereum smart contracts for stealth.
Portugal has carved out legal protections for cybersecurity researchers, a move that highlights the UK’s outdated Computer Misuse Act. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis has now admitted the 1990 law needs updating to create a “statutory defense” for researchers.
The developer behind the ICEBlock app is suing former Trump officials, alleging they pressured Apple to remove the app from the App Store in early October. The lawsuit claims this was an unconstitutional suppression of free speech, as the app had over a million users at the time of its removal.
Elon Musk is lashing out at the EU after X was hit with a massive fine for misleading users. The platform’s “verified” system is at the heart of the dispute, which could lead to even more penalties.
India’s government reversed course on forcing a security app on smartphones after public pushback. Meanwhile, the country is seeing a flood of investment into AI data centers from giants like Google and OpenAI.
