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.
OpenAI’s chief communications officer, Hannah Wong, is departing the company in January 2025. She led communications through the explosive growth of ChatGPT and the internal crisis of Sam Altman’s brief 2023 firing.
Security researchers have uncovered a dangerous new phishing technique targeting Microsoft accounts. Dubbed “ConsentFix,” it tricks users into pasting a special link, granting attackers full access without needing a password or multi-factor authentication.
The first developer beta for iOS 26.3 is here, and it’s all about playing nicer with non-Apple gear. The update introduces a streamlined data transfer tool for moving to Android and finally allows notification forwarding to third-party wearables.
The White House is creating a new US Tech Force to accelerate AI adoption in government. The program will place engineers in agencies like Treasury and Defense and partners with major tech firms.
Instagram is taking Reels to the living room. The company announced a pilot of “IG for TV,” a new app that brings its short-form video feed to Amazon Fire TV devices first. It’s a clear move to compete with YouTube and TikTok on the biggest screen in the house.
For the first time, researchers have captured detailed images of plasma turbulence inside a fusion reactor. The findings show it plays two surprising, contradictory roles that could reshape reactor design.
Kongsberg Satellite Services is taking its ground stations to space. The Norwegian operator has booked a SpaceX launch to deploy the first satellites of its “Hyper” constellation, designed to relay data between satellites without needing a ground station in range. This could be a game-changer for re
Ross Gerber, a prominent Tesla investor, has turned bearish on the company’s self-driving prospects. He’s betting that Tesla won’t catch up to Waymo and has publicly criticized the company’s recent performance.
Planning to buy a new phone in 2026? You might want to reconsider. A new report forecasts higher prices and lower specs for next year’s models, turning the usual upgrade cycle on its head.
