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.
Apple is rolling out major App Store changes in Japan to comply with a new law. The rules allow alternative app marketplaces and third-party payments, but with stricter user protections than in Europe. The new fee structure and side button access for AI chatbots are also live.
The entire backend of AI startup Doublespeed, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, was hacked, exposing its operation of a massive phone farm. The hack revealed over 400 TikTok accounts, many using AI-generated “influencers” to promote products without disclosing the posts were ads, violating platform and
The payments landscape is set for a year of fundamental, not flashy, change. According to a new report, technologies seeded in recent years are finally expected to sprout in 2026.
Apple’s latest iOS update quietly solves a persistent user frustration. The Podcasts app now includes direct links to songs played in Apple Music Radio episodes, letting you save tracks and explore artists instantly.
Cisco is warning customers that Chinese state-linked hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in its email security products. There’s no patch available, and the only current remediation for a compromised device is a complete software rebuild. The campaign has been ongoing since at l
Google has launched a ‘Feeds app’ for Google Chat, letting teams pipe RSS updates into conversations. It’s a practical tool but a far cry from the beloved Google Reader, which was shut down back in 2013.
Cisco has unveiled a new framework designed to help organizations understand and mitigate risks across the entire AI lifecycle. It aims to bridge the gap between technical security flaws and the real-world safety failures they cause.
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.
