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Apple expands spyware alerts to users in 110 countries

Apple says it sent spyware warnings on Thursday to users in 110 countries, adding lock-screen push alerts to make the notices harder to miss.
17.08.2026 12:03

Anthropic details how Claude text watermarks work

Anthropic says Claude’s hidden text watermark is meant to meet EU AI Act rules, and that light editing may weaken it without fully removing it.
17.08.2026 11:03

Woman joins lawsuit over Grok explicit image claims

A new plaintiff says Grok was used to turn a childhood photo into more than 7,000 explicit images, adding a personal allegation to a wider case.
17.08.2026 10:03

AI accounts can reveal signs of unauthorized access

ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity offer different ways to review or cut off account access, from active-session lists to full sign-outs.
17.08.2026 09:03

Alleged Iranian hacks hit US water utilities

Attacks reported across about a dozen states disrupted some water operations and renewed concern over exposed internet-connected systems.
16.08.2026 11:03

Google makes AI watermarks optional in Gemini

Users will soon be able to hide visible labels on AI-made images, videos, and songs, while Google keeps SynthID and C2PA markers in place.
16.08.2026 10:03

Apple proposes 15% fee for purchases outside App Store

After the Supreme Court refused a delay, Apple told a U.S. court it wants commissions on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.
15.08.2026 13:03

Hyperscalers’ gas plans for AI could backfire

A Noreva forecast says gas prices in some U.S. hubs could top $10 per million BTUs, raising costs for AI data centers and possibly consumers.
15.08.2026 12:03

Kog bets on faster AI inference on existing GPUs

The French startup says software tuning can speed up datacenter GPUs for AI inference, but it still has to prove the method on larger models.
15.08.2026 11:03

Helix claims Uber Freight breach in extortion attack

Uber Freight says operations were not disrupted, while Helix claims it stole mailboxes, cloud drives, payment files and dispatch documents.
15.08.2026 10:03

Flock adds checks on police camera misuse

The company wants departments to keep plate-reader data for seven days and make Audit Assistance mandatory, but critics say key proof is still missing.
15.08.2026 09:03

US opens cyber ops role to vetted private firms

A White House memorandum would let selected companies support surveillance and disruptive cyber actions under federal oversight and with legal safeguards.
14.08.2026 13:03

Apple weighs usage-based publisher deals for Siri

The company is reportedly discussing payments tied to how often Siri uses news content, as Apple works on a broader AI upgrade for the assistant.
14.08.2026 12:03

Nvidia backs a $500 billion AI data center plan

Nvidia is lining up major investors for AI data centers while also supporting the resale value of older GPUs used as collateral in those deals.
14.08.2026 11:03

Microsoft merges Copilot apps and cuts AI features

Microsoft will combine its consumer and business Copilot apps and remove several underused features by August 18, 2026.
14.08.2026 10:03

What Is Cybersecurity and How to Protect Data

Learn what is cybersecurity, why it matters, and how to protect data with practical habits that improve online security at work and at home.
14.08.2026 09:03

FBI warns hackers steal intimate images for extortion

The bureau says attackers use fake support messages, phishing, and reused passwords to access social media accounts and weaponize private photos.
13.08.2026 14:03

Windows zero-day goes public after Microsoft threat

Nightmare Eclipse disclosed ShieldBreak, a Windows Defender flaw affecting Windows 10, 11, and Server 2025, while Microsoft still has no patch.
13.08.2026 13:03

VideoVerse sale collapses amid fraud claims

Minute Media’s $250 million VideoVerse acquisition has spiraled into lawsuits over alleged forged documents, missing funds and unpaid loans.
13.08.2026 12:03

Lovable raises $400M at a $13.3B valuation

The AI coding startup says it has hit a $500 million annualized revenue run rate as project volume, traffic, and infrastructure needs keep rising.
13.08.2026 11:03

FBI probes North Korean hired by US agency

A North Korean remote worker was hired by a U.S. federal agency, prompting an FBI probe into a rare breach of government hiring controls.
13.08.2026 10:03

What Is a VPN and Why People Use One

Find out what is a VPN, how VPN works, and when it helps with privacy, public Wi-Fi safety, and secure access to work or personal accounts.
13.08.2026 09:03

Delta probes fake Wi-Fi network on flight

The airline says a spoofed network appeared on a Las Vegas-to-Atlanta flight, leading the crew to shut off the real onboard Wi-Fi for about 30 minutes.
12.08.2026 13:03

Apple Arcade brings Block Blast! in ad-free version

Block Blast!+ joins Apple Arcade on September 3, giving players a way to avoid the free game’s frequent post-loss ads and repeated restarts.
12.08.2026 12:03

Spotify will label AI Persona artists on profiles

Badges start appearing in mid-September, and labeled profiles will be kept out of editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default.
12.08.2026 11:03

Anthropic adds Claude text watermarks for EU rules

New Claude models released after August 2 will mark generated text and files, with Anthropic saying copied output may keep the signal too.
12.08.2026 10:03

How Cloud Storage Works in Everyday Use

A clear look at how cloud storage works, where files go, how syncing and backup differ, and what matters for security, speed, and daily use.
12.08.2026 09:03

Klaviyo fixed bug that exposed sign-up passwords

Research shared with TechCrunch says Klaviyo’s sign-up form sent passwords and other details to third-party trackers. Klaviyo says fewer than 200 people wer…
11.08.2026 13:03

Ceva hack disrupts shipments and exposes customer data

At least eight Ceva warehouses in Europe were hit, causing order delays and exposing delivery details tied to retailers including Bol and Valve.
11.08.2026 12:03

Situational Awareness invests $400M in Source Foundry

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI-focused fund raised its total backing of the chip startup to $500 million despite losses and a sharp drop in assets.
11.08.2026 11:03