Hacker breaches TeleMessage system used by US officials, raising security concerns
The dangers of archiving encrypted messaging for compliance
DOJ confirms it wants to break up Google's advertising tech monopoly
The judge has set a September trial to consider remedies
Visa is piloting AI agents with payment systems for autonomous shopping
Forward-looking: Visa plans to allow AI agents to conduct financial transactions on behalf of consumers, a move that could streamline and automate everyday purchases. The company is currently running pilot programs that connect its payment network to AI platforms developed by firms such as Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and Mistral, with broader adoption expected soon.
Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court
Changes apply to the US App Store only though
Sam Altman's World brings iris-scanning digital ID to the US
Orb scanners promise "proof of humanity"
After studying 19 billion passwords, one big problem: Over 90% are terrible
TL;DR: A new study analyzing more than 19 billion passwords from relatively recent data breaches between April 2024 and 2025 has found that the vast majority are weak. Alarmingly, only six percent of the leaked passwords were unique, leading researchers to describe a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse.
Wikipedia turns to generative AI to support its volunteer community
The free encyclopedia is doubling down on its human-centered approach
Elon Musk rages at report of Tesla board hunting for a new CEO
A "discredit to journalism"
In brief: Tesla has vehemently denied a report by the Wall Street Journal that alleges the EV giant's board contacted recruitment firms to search for a replacement for Elon Musk as CEO. Musk called the article "deliberately false" and an "extremely bad breach of ethics."
Cyberduck is a free SFTP client to manage cloud and server files
Cyberduck is a free file-transfer client for Windows and Mac. It supports a wide range of services, including SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze, Azure, OpenStack, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
Amazon backs away from plan to display tariff costs as Trump calls Bezos over "hostile" act
"Another reason why Americans should buy American"
A hot potato: Amazon has backed away from a plan to show exactly how much the Trump tariffs will increase the cost of items on its Amazon Haul site. The White House had called the potential move a "hostile and political act," and the president himself called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to discuss the matter.
Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over Wi-Fi
Apple already issued patches, so be sure to update your systems immediately
In brief: Security researchers have uncovered a wide-ranging set of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that could allow attackers to hijack Apple and third-party devices remotely without user interaction. The exploit chain, dubbed "AirBorne," includes 23 individual bugs – 17 with official CVEs – and enables zero-click remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
ChatGPT one-ups Google with AI-driven shopping suggestions and zero ads
ChatGPT product search includes images, reviews and direct purchase links
Nike faces $5M lawsuit after CloneX NFTs go dark due to hosting error
Cloud error or corporate neglect?
WorkComposer employee monitoring app leak exposes 21 million screenshots online
A misconfigured Amazon S3 storage bucket was the culprit
Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course
Monopolies always claim disaster when their market dominance is challenged
4chan was offline for nearly two weeks after hack, but it's now back on
Source code, admin email addresses, and subscriber info were all exposed in massive hack
Meta accused of allowing its chatbots to engage in sexually explicit chats
A Wall Street Journal investigation uncovers Meta AI bots' risky behavior with children
TP-Link router pricing and China ties under US government investigation
12 of the 20 top-selling routers on Amazon are TP-Link models
"You wouldn't steal a car" anti-piracy ads may have used a stolen font
The anti-piracy campaign that failed its own background check
WTF?! In what must be the very definition of irony, one of the most infamous anti-piracy campaigns from two decades ago may have included a font that was, in essence, stolen. The "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" PSA is still remembered by many people old enough to recall its 2004 launch, but it seems the ad didn't heed its own warning.
Chrome is worth around $50 billion, DuckDuckGo CEO guesstimates
OpenAI, Perplexity, and even Yahoo have said they would like to buy Chrome
YouTube at 20: The Video-Sharing Site That Conquered the Internet
YouTube is now 20, from scrappy startup to $450 billion media giant. Once an afterthought in digital TV debates, it now rivals Netflix, fuels billion-dollar creators, and reshapes entertainment.
Google Chrome abandons plans to phase out third-party cookies
Google's u-turn leaves digital advertising industry in limbo
OpenAI wants to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell
The big picture: If Google really is forced to sell Chrome – as proposed by the DOJ after the company was ruled a monopoly in its antitrust trial – OpenAI could emerge as a potential buyer. The ChatGPT maker has admitted it's interested in acquiring the world's most popular browser and turning it into an "AI-first" experience.
Apple and Meta hit with combined $797 million fine for violating EU's DMA antitrust rules
Fines follow Trump's warning of retaliation against nations targeting american companies
AI is enabling cybercriminals to act quickly - and with little technical knowledge, Microsoft warns
Fake stores, deepfakes, and chatbots: AI fuels new wave of scams