Google is using two billion Android phones to detect earthquakes worldwide
Google's earthquake alert system performance matches seismometers in global test
DuckDuckGo can now hide AI-generated images while searching the web
The alternative web search engine is fighting back against AI slop
Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 trade secret and iPhone breach
Leaker accused of conspiring to access Apple employee's development iPhone
Roblox's new teen chat requires a selfie to verify age
Trusted Connections feature targets users 13 to 17
Hackers are now hiding malware in DNS, and using AI to reassemble it
Exploiting the DNS service to turn malware into a truly invisible threat
FCC moves to ban Chinese tech from undersea cables
New rules target Chinese firms over national security fears
Which two tech IPOs warned investors they might "never achieve profitability," but became wildly successful?
They warned investors they might fail – then crushed the market.
Reddit now requires UK users to upload a selfie or ID to access adult content
"UK users can no longer use the internet without having to provide their papers"
Google Gemini vulnerable to a stupidly easy prompt injection attack in Gmail AI summaries
Artificial idiocy keeps on improving things... for cybercriminals
AI first, security later: As GenAI tools make their way into mainstream apps and workflows, serious concerns are mounting about their real-world safety. Far from boosting productivity, these systems are increasingly being exploited – benefiting cybercriminals and cost-cutting executives far more than end users. Researchers this week uncovered how Google's Gemini model used in Gmail can be subverted in an incredibly simple way, making phishing campaigns easier than ever.
Tired of slow speeds, two Michigan residents are building their own fiber ISP
Meanwhile, Comcast is reaching out to former customers with discounted rates to win them back
How a few online users make the internet – and humanity – look worse than they are
The loudest voices aren't the most common
Belkin ends support for Wemo devices, many will become e-waste come January
Only HomeKit-compatible plugs and light switches will continue functioning
Netflix still leads but share of most-watched shows drops from 80% to 50%
Netflix is responsible for four of the top 10 shows so far this year
Chrome and Edge browser extensions secretly hijacked, spied on millions of users
Some even received "Verified" and "Featured" badges from Google and Microsoft
Don Lemon's lawsuit against Elon Musk and X over canceled talk show will go to trial
Watch the interview between the two men before the cancellation
Cloudflare wants Google to let sites block AI without losing search visibility
Mountain View won't cooperate? There will eventually be a law for that
OpenAI and Perplexity to challenge Chrome's dominance with new AI browsers
Built on Chromium, the new browsers can summarize content and automate workflows
Online spending hits $7.9 billion at start of Amazon Prime Day, up nearly 10% year over year
Shoppers respond despite economic and tariff concerns
Appeals court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule just days before rollout
Defeat of the rule leaves consumers with the status quo
CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from Elon Musk's X amid backlash over Grok AI's Hitler praise
The timing is striking, but the incidents are said to be unrelated
AI voice deepfake of Marco Rubio targeted US lawmakers and diplomats in fraud attempt
It is unclear if the fraudster succeeded in obtaining any confidential information
Microsoft says Edge loads 40% faster after UI revamp, but AI features could slow it down
Edge UI loads in under 300ms thanks to modular WebUI 2.0 update
Google's AI Overviews hit by EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers
"The reality is that sites can gain and lose traffic for a variety of reasons"
What's the most expensive domain in internet history?
Las Vegas gambling, Porn domains, or selling cars, which wins?
YouTube hosts thousands of pirated films and TV shows at any given moment
From Hollywood blockbusters, and Netflix hits, to college football games