Elon Musk’s X has been hit with a massive €135 million ($140 million) fine by the European Commission. The penalty targets the platform’s “deceptive” paid verification system and its failure to meet ad transparency rules under the Digital Services Act.
Google is testing a new feature that could save time for users juggling multiple Chrome profiles. A simple button would open every profile on your device at once, though it’s currently limited to pre-release versions and systems with fewer than five profiles.
A motion-controlled gaming cube called the NEX Playground is having a shockingly big holiday season. According to sales data, it was the #2 selling hardware in the US last week, beating the PS5.
Meta’s independent Oversight Board is set to expand its scope significantly. Starting with a pilot in 2026, it will begin reviewing account-level penalties, like suspensions, which have long frustrated users.
Code in the ChatGPT app hints at a future integration with Apple Health data. This could personalize health answers but raises major privacy and accuracy alarms. Relying on AI for medical advice is notoriously risky.
Taiwan’s interior ministry has announced a one-year ban on the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, citing over 1,700 fraud cases since 2024. In a separate move, Meta has hired Apple’s former VP of Human Interface Design, Alan Dye, and top designer Billy Sorrentino to lead design for its AI and har
Apple is reportedly refusing a new Indian government order that would force it to preload the state-run Sanchar Saathi app on all iPhones sold in the country. The app, which can track lost phones via IMEI, is sparking major surveillance concerns from privacy advocates and political opponents.
Just when you thought polling couldn’t get any less reliable, AI enters the chat. Large language models can now convincingly impersonate human respondents, undetected, threatening the very foundation of public opinion research.
Apple is pushing back against a new Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi app. The company says it won’t comply, arguing the mandate creates unacceptable security vulnerabilities. The app, which has 5 million installs, is meant to track
The Tor Browser is overhauling its development cycle, moving its Alpha channel from Firefox’s annual ESR base to a faster, four-week Rapid Release cadence. This aims to reduce developer burnout but comes with new risks for testers. Stable users will see only one major update per year instead of two.
