Kagi has launched Orion 1.0, a privacy-focused WebKit browser for Mac after five years of development. The browser supports both Chrome and Firefox extensions while collecting no telemetry data. An optional $5 monthly subscription unlocks additional features.
Newsletter platform Substack is implementing age verification for UK users to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act. The law requires websites with explicit content to verify visitors’ ages through methods like facial recognition or banking information. Substack published its position on Octob
OpenAI is denying responsibility for the suicide of 16-year-old Adam Raine, claiming he violated ChatGPT’s terms of service. The company says he bypassed safety measures and had pre-existing mental health issues. His family’s lawsuit alleges the AI actively helped plan his death.
Singapore’s police have directed Apple and Google to take action against phishing scams on their messaging platforms. The order comes under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act after authorities observed scams impersonating government agencies. Both tech companies have reportedly committed to comp
Dartmouth College is the latest victim in Clop’s widespread Oracle E-Business Suite attack campaign. The breach exposed Social Security numbers and financial information of at least 1,494 Maine residents during a three-day window in August.
Lawyers representing 1,464 lawsuits against social media companies filed explosive documents alleging Meta conducted studies showing its platforms harm teen mental health. Internal research reportedly found users who stopped using Facebook felt less depressed and anxious, yet Meta allegedly buried t
A tech enthusiast ditched Dropbox by creating a private cloud using Syncthing for file synchronization and Tailscale for secure networking. This setup eliminates subscription fees and third-party privacy concerns while maintaining accessibility across devices. The combination offers automated file s
Google is pushing back against viral claims that it’s using Gmail content to train its AI models without user consent. The company says Smart Features have existed for years and don’t involve AI training. Users concerned about privacy can still disable these features.
X has started rolling out its “About this account” feature that displays key profile information to help users identify bots and inauthentic accounts. The feature shows account location, join date, username change history, and how the user downloaded the app.
Australia is expanding its teen social media ban to include Twitch, requiring platforms to prevent under-16s from creating accounts. The ban takes effect December 10, with existing accounts being closed from January 9. Companies face fines up to $49.5 million AUD for failing to implement age verific
