Google Chrome’s notorious resource hunger is the real deal-breaker for power users. Even on powerful hardware, it chokes on tab-heavy workflows, making alternatives like Brave a compelling switch for performance alone.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The State Department labeled him and four others as “radical activists” leading a “global censorship industrial complex.”
New York Assemblymember Alex Bores says the panic over AI deepfakes is missing an existing solution. He points to cryptographic provenance standards, similar to what made HTTPS secure, as the key to restoring trust in digital media.
Surfshark has launched a new web content blocker in 2025 that takes a different approach to online safety. It blocks entire categories of risky websites by requiring two-factor authentication to proceed, aiming to protect not just children but vulnerable adults too.
The Federal Communications Commission has officially banned new foreign-made drones from the U.S. market. This sweeping move, driven by national security concerns, directly targets dominant Chinese manufacturers like DJI and Autel.
In a stark policy reversal, Russia’s central bank is preparing to let retail investors buy cryptocurrencies domestically. The plan includes strict annual caps and mandatory tests, marking a dramatic shift driven by sanctions.
Google still offers just 15GB of free storage shared across Drive, Photos, and Gmail. While storage is cheap, the cost at Google’s scale is immense, and 15GB is a strategic gateway to paid Google One plans. For most everyday users, it’s still enough to get by.
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.
