California has signed two major AI-focused bills into law, yet critics point out they fail to include audits or bans on specific models. The legislation represents a first step in state-level AI policy that avoids direct confrontation with major tech developers.
A researcher discovered 6TB of exposed data from a third-party AI model router, containing sensitive interactions with models like Claude. The leak demonstrates how intermediate 'routers' used to manage AI traffic are becoming a major security vulnerability for users not running models locally.
A community-driven wiki is documenting every instance where Sony marketed digital purchases as 'ownership' despite their ability to revoke access.
Following a resolution to recent legal and regulatory hurdles, Asus routers are officially back on sale in the US market.
A proposed FCC ban on consumer drones has seen a 98.6% rejection rate from public respondents. The proposal has been criticized for labeling standard consumer electronics as 'military-grade,' with even domestic competitors like Skydio not fully endorsing the move.
Nintendo is launching a new sale specifically attributed to receiving refunds related to import tariffs.
Microsoft is adding a 'Cloud Rebuild' feature to Windows 11, allowing the OS to download and reinstall a fresh copy of itself directly from the cloud even if the local installation is corrupted. This eliminates the need for users to create and maintain secondary bootable USB media for standard system repairs.
A new industry survey identifies achieving low latency as the primary hurdle for live streaming services. As sports move increasingly to digital platforms, reducing the delay compared to traditional broadcast remains a critical goal for providers.
The Pixel Tablet has begun disappearing from Google's store listings, suggesting the company may once again be moving away from the tablet market.
The NeoGeo AES+, a modern recreation of the classic arcade hardware, has been hit with a major delay due to a parts shortage. Retro enthusiasts will now have to wait nearly a year longer for the high-end console to ship.
A major auction of equipment from a national broadcasting studio is set to occur, offering pro-level video and audio gear to the public.
New California legislation aims to protect minors by regulating how social media algorithms and AI chatbots interact with younger users.
A new strain of malware called Mantax Otax is moving beyond simple data theft to combine ransomware and spyware. The malware encrypts user files and then uses stolen data to actively harass the victim, marking a more aggressive turn in mobile security threats.
T-Mobile is reportedly planning to charge customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff, an e-SIM feature that is technically part of the iOS ecosystem.
Researchers have identified flaws in common theft-prevention reporting systems that could allow attackers to maliciously block new phones or disable smart home security alarms.
A new study warns that detailed public reviews on platforms like Yelp can be used by bad actors to craft highly targeted phishing attacks. By analyzing review history, scammers can determine a user's location, habits, and preferences to build convincing social engineering lures.
A group of tech companies and NGOs is petitioning the EU to end the era of pervasive cookie consent banners. The coalition argues that the current system creates 'consent fatigue' and that privacy preferences should instead be handled at the browser level.
Technology provider EKT is set to unveil a new set-top box designed specifically for the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) standard. The device runs on a Linux-based platform.
Apple is reportedly planning to implement usage limits for its AI features, potentially requiring a subscription or credit-based system for high-intensity tasks. The new strategy will shift 'AI as a feature' to 'AI as a metered service' within the Apple ecosystem.
In response to local regulations, Steam is enforcing age verification in Australia using credit cards, but technical glitches and low credit adoption among younger adults are locking users out of content.
