Ofcom has recommended four highly effective age verification methods for the UK’s upcoming social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect in March next year.

Arizona is experiencing massive backlash against proposed hyperscale data center developments that would consume significant water resources, even as the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s chip factory operates with minimal opposition despite similar water demands.

Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in MCP, an AI agent communication protocol, allowing attackers to spread malicious instructions between trusted agents across multiple organizations including Google and JP Morgan Chase.

Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads using zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists and media organizations worldwide.

A critical security vulnerability in PHP, the programming language powering an estimated 70% of websites, triggered millions of exploitation attempts and forced temporary shutdowns of government sites worldwide.

A new venture called Haemanthus, involving Elizabeth Holmes and associates, is developing a laser-based diagnostic device similar to the failed Theranos model, raising concerns about repeating past deceptions.

Google and Xreal’s Aura AR glasses debut today at $1,099, down from the initial $1,279 preorder price, featuring a 70-degree field of view and tethered compute puck.

Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot support on Samsung and LG smart TVs this year, less than two years after the major manufacturers integrated the AI assistant into their latest models.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced plans to allow prisons to use cellphone signal jamming technology, citing contraband phones used for coordinating criminal activity inside correctional facilities.

Apple unveiled a new iPad Mini featuring a larger OLED display, nano-texture matte finish, and repositioned front camera, available for preorder with launch scheduled for November 6th.

The US government has implemented de facto import bans on Chinese-made drones, routers, robots, and other consumer gadgets, citing national security concerns without providing public evidence of threats.

Google released Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest AI model featuring substantial improvements in coding, cybersecurity, and agentic tasks, initially available only to select defense companies.