Google has officially stated that Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your emails to train the Gemini AI model. The clarification comes after viral screenshots suggested automatic opt-ins, raising privacy concerns among millions of users.
Malaysia’s cabinet has approved a ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, set to take effect in 2026. The country joins Australia and Denmark in implementing age-based social media restrictions amid growing concerns about children’s online safety.
Security researchers have discovered a dangerous new Android banking trojan that can read your encrypted messages after they appear on screen. The Sturnus malware uses accessibility services to capture everything you see, bypassing end-to-end encryption entirely. This serves as a stark reminder that
European law enforcement uncovered thousands of extremist content links on gaming platforms. Criminals are manipulating children into committing violent crimes, including contract killings and domestic violence. The situation represents a disturbing new frontier in online radicalization.
A single accessibility lawsuit against Fashion Nova ballooned into a $5.15 million class action settlement over five years. Web accessibility lawsuits reached over 4,000 in 2024, with small businesses bearing the brunt. The risk is real and growing globally.
The team behind Home Assistant has launched a universal smart home adapter that could eliminate the need for multiple proprietary hubs. For $49, the Connect ZBT-2 bridges Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices directly into Home Assistant. This could finally deliver the unified smart home experience use
A dangerous free VPN extension that was removed in May 2025 has reappeared with over 31,000 installs. Security researchers found it acts as a remote-controlled surveillance tool, intercepting traffic and redirecting users to phishing pages.
Twitch has implemented mandatory facial age verification for UK users watching mature content. The move complies with the Online Safety Act but raises serious privacy concerns. ProtonVPN reported a 1,400% signup increase following the change.
AI developers are using your private chatbot conversations to train their models with minimal privacy safeguards, Stanford expert Jennifer King told Congress. As public training data runs out, your personal disclosures become valuable fuel for AI systems. Companies aren’t required to clean or remove
Your smart home gadgets might be causing network problems you didn’t even notice. From sluggish speeds to mysterious data spikes, here’s what to watch for and how to protect your Wi-Fi from these connected intruders.
