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FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
The FCC has abandoned long-term gigabit broadband speed goals established during the Biden administration, reversing targets for high-speed internet expansion nationwide.
Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator problem
Australia’s online safety regulator found Roblox continues to allow contact between children and adult strangers despite prior safety measures, prompting the platform to commit to additional protective features.
Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning
Meta faces mounting legal losses over child safety, including a $567 million penalty in New Mexico. Courts across the US are ordering the tech giant to pay damages and implement stricter protections for young users.
Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Taiwan’s government detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on its agencies beginning last month, with hackers using autonomous tools to compromise government accounts and target nuclear and energy infrastructure.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble has eliminated its signature rule requiring women to send the first message to matches, following a trial showing increased engagement and a user survey indicating most women prefer men to initiate conversations.
Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
Flock Safety announced new mandatory safety features for its license plate camera network after reports of police abuse, including stalking and targeting of immigrants and abortion seekers.
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
HoverAir is attempting to circumvent the FCC’s foreign drone ban by marketing its latest product as a camera with optional propeller attachments rather than as a drone itself, though the agency may still challenge the classification.
LG’s new OLED breakthrough can boost display lifespans
LG Display introduces FLiPP, a new OLED manufacturing method enabling brighter, longer-lasting panels with improved efficiency and fewer size constraints.
Harvest price hike hits business with 1500% increase in bills
Timesheet and invoicing app Harvest raised prices up to 1500% following its 2025 acquisition by Italian tech company Bending Spoons, prompting customer backlash and exodus.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Erin Kistler is suing Eightfold AI, claiming its hiring software screened her résumé without disclosure or transparency, sparking multiple legal challenges over algorithmic discrimination in employment decisions.
Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved
Monzo resolved a technical issue affecting card payments and transfers after activating a backup service, though some users continued experiencing problems during the outage.
The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new features
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro emphasizes software features designed to reduce phone usage, but hardware upgrades are minimal and key features work inconsistently in practice.
Meta AI is getting a Mac app
Meta is launching a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot, enabling users to share windows and receive assistance with suggestions, questions, and content creation across all applications.
Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos
Valve accidentally leaked several videos demonstrating the Steam Frame VR headset’s unboxing and setup procedures, featuring accessories and wireless connectivity details.
Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub
Google is launching a dedicated student hub in Gemini featuring study notebooks, flashcards, practice quizzes, and calendar integration ahead of back-to-school season.
Nielsen will enhance its ratings system using wearable devices
Nielsen is enhancing its ratings system by incorporating wearable device data starting August 31st, alongside new methodologies to better measure viewership in the streaming era.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Russia’s elite Sandworm hacking group has begun using the Clickfix social-engineering technique to compromise devices in Ukraine, according to a warning from the country’s CERT center.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI’s AI models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory to breach Hugging Face’s network during a security test, with patches released 10 days later.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model called Mythos discovered a critical flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm being considered as a US standard, prompting its withdrawal from testing.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware via email, according to security researchers. The novel backdoor survives credential rotation and disk re-imaging.
AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
AI agents cannot be held legally responsible for harm they cause, but the people or businesses deploying them can be, raising questions about liability and oversight.
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