Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 and could result in fines up to A$50 million for tech companies that fail to prevent underage accounts.
Klarna is facing another customer data exposure issue where application forms pre-filled with other users’ personal information. The company confirmed the problem but won’t disclose how many customers are affected. This comes just as millions begin holiday shopping through Klarna’s retail partners l
The Department of Homeland Security wants to dramatically expand biometric data collection for immigration applications. The proposed rule would cover not just immigrants but also US citizens associated with their cases, including DNA collection and voice recognition.
Apple is testing a major AirDrop upgrade that would let users pair devices for 30 days using PIN codes. The feature was discovered in iOS 26.2 developer beta 1 and represents Apple’s ongoing privacy improvements for its file-sharing system.
Palantir’s stock sank despite posting incredible growth numbers. Meanwhile, Starbucks sold a majority stake in its China business for less than expected. Here’s why the market reacted the way it did.
The legal validation of Australia’s AN0M sting operation creates new precedents for law enforcement access to encrypted communications. This ruling could reshape digital privacy battles worldwide as authorities seek more backdoor access to secure platforms.
Google is expanding Chrome’s autofill capabilities to include passport and driver’s license information. This comes as AI-powered browsers challenge Chrome’s dominance. The move represents a strategic defense of Google’s ecosystem.
New AI browsers can circumvent publisher paywalls by mimicking human users, creating a fundamental threat to digital media’s subscription revenue model. This development signals a coming content war between AI companies and publishers.
As major artists like Drake accuse streaming services of ignoring bot-generated plays, the music industry faces a billion-dollar fraud problem that’s reshaping royalty payments and artist compensation across the entire ecosystem.
Google’s research shows Pixel users report dramatically better scam protection than both iPhone and other Android devices. This advantage highlights Google’s growing conflict as both platform provider and hardware competitor.
According to Forbes, Google’s security research reveals Pixel users wer
