Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over 1 million listings after pushback from real estate agents. The data, provided by startup First Street, was blamed for lost sales, raising questions about transparency in the housing market.
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics adds serious data to the smartphone debate. It found kids who got a phone by age 12 faced higher risks for mental and physical health issues. The research suggests the age a child gets a device truly matters.
A new federal bill, the App Store Accountability Act, proposes making app stores like Apple’s and Google’s responsible for verifying user ages. This would shift the legal burden away from individual developers. Supporters say it’s a common-sense privacy and convenience win.
The FBI has issued an urgent warning about sophisticated phone scams targeting bank accounts. Scammers have already stolen $262 million this year using fake calls and manipulated search results. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
Scientists have developed a method to study social media’s impact without needing platform approval. Using browser extensions and AI, they manipulated political content visibility and measured effects on polarization. This breakthrough comes as platforms increasingly restrict researcher access.
Notion’s subscription costs were adding up, especially with AI features moving to higher tiers. Logseq offered a free, local-first alternative that handles tasks, projects, and notes without monthly fees. The switch saved money but required rebuilding workflows.
Major cybersecurity agencies are warning that commercial spyware can bypass encryption on popular messaging apps. Both CISA and the UK’s NCSC have released updated guidance for securing smartphones against these sophisticated threats.
Cybercriminals are creating fake FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center websites to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has issued alert I-091925-PSA warning the public about these sophisticated impersonation scams. Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting tricked.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued urgent guidance for smartphone security. This comes after reports of spyware bypassing encryption on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. High-risk individuals need to take immediate action.
Singapore has issued a directive requiring Apple to implement anti-spoofing protections in iMessage by December 2024. The order targets scammers impersonating government agencies through fake sender names and display identifiers.
