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.
Uber is facing a massive lawsuit from the FTC and 21 states over its Uber One subscription service. Regulators claim the company billed users without consent and created a maze of up to 23 screens to cancel.
A new lawsuit claims major TV brands are using a hidden feature to spy on viewers. The technology allegedly takes screenshots of your screen twice a second to track your viewing habits without proper consent.
Mozilla is charting a new course under its incoming leadership. The plan is to evolve Firefox into a “modern AI browser” while doubling down on user trust and transparency.
