Instacart has abruptly ended a program that allowed retailers to run AI-driven price tests on its platform. The move comes after a Consumer Reports investigation found price swings of up to 23% for identical items. The company says all customers at the same store will now see the same prices.
A new analysis of 13 popular browsers reveals shocking privacy risks. Google Chrome scored a 76 out of 100 on the Privacy Risk Score, while OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser scored a near-maximum 99.
A firmware update pushed an unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut onto some LG TVs, causing a major user backlash. While LG will now let users delete the icon, it reveals a broader industry trend of forcing AI into smart TVs, raising serious privacy and bloatware concerns.
A cybersecurity investigation has revealed a massive breach of trust. Several widely installed browser extensions, some with official “Featured” badges, were secretly intercepting and copying every conversation users had with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude.
A new study from Cambridge and Google DeepMind shows that large language models can consistently adopt human personality profiles. Experts warn this ability makes AI more persuasive and dangerous, especially for vulnerable users.
TikTok’s long-running saga to sell its US operations has reached a conclusion. A consortium including Oracle will take a majority stake, ending years of political and legal uncertainty.
Microsoft is testing a new banner in its Edge browser that warns users about security when they visit the Google Chrome download page. The move highlights the ongoing battle between tech giants to keep users within their own ecosystems.
Norton VPN is making a major push to simplify privacy and challenge top providers in 2026. After a year of feature updates and new leadership from ex-ExpressVPN head Himmat Bains, the company is betting on user experience and transparency. But its US base and crowded market pose significant challeng
Google is rolling out a critical privacy feature in its next Android update that tells users which specific apps are tracking their location. The feature, spotted in the QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel phones, has been in testing since Android 13. It represents a major step forward for Android user control.
Dispatch, one of GameSpot’s best games of 2025, has appeared on the Australian Nintendo eShop for both Switch and Switch 2. The listing confirms a January 29 launch and details a free next-gen upgrade with enhanced performance.
