Google is finally giving users control over who can message them on Google Chat. A new setting lets you restrict 1:1 conversations and space invites to “Known senders only,” sending all other requests to spam. The feature is rolling out now and should be widely available by early next week.
Xiaomi’s next camera-centric flagship, the 17 Ultra, is getting a global version. FCC certification for model 2512BPNDAG confirms it will launch internationally with Android 16 and HyperOS 3.
The Chinese cyber-espionage group Ink Dragon has breached dozens of government and telecom networks across Europe, Asia, and Africa. They’re using compromised Microsoft servers to create hidden communication relays, making their attacks harder to trace.
A Senate probe led by Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from seven major tech companies about their data center energy use. The senators allege secretive deals and lobbying are forcing Americans to subsidize the AI boom’s massive power demands.
A new partnership aims to tackle the massive energy needs of AI data centers. Addionics and PNT are joining forces to develop and manufacture cheaper, high-performance LFP battery cells for large-scale energy storage systems.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a $4 billion instrument with the capacity of “200 Hubbles,” is set to launch in 2027. Its first major task will be the High-Latitude Wide-Area Survey, staring into sparse cosmic voids to study dark energy. Researchers plan to analyze tens of thousands of these
Netflix is diving deeper into video podcasts with a new deal. The streamer will start airing shows from iHeartMedia, including The Breakfast Club, in early 2026.
A new report highlights a $16 trillion problem: AI is struggling to integrate into real-world manufacturing. Despite massive economic incentives and projected market growth, outdated and disconnected systems are holding everything back.
According to a new leak, Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is shaping up with some surprising compromises. To achieve a thin profile, the device may skip Face ID entirely in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID sensor.
Google is pulling the plug on its dark web monitoring service. The company says the tool, which scanned for stolen personal info, wasn’t useful enough and will be fully shut down by February 2026.
