Software & Apps

Britain is set to introduce a “social‑media curfew” that would restrict 16‑ and 17‑year‑old users from accessing major platforms during designated night hours, building on the existing ban for under‑16s. The measure includes a turn‑off option for guardians and forces apps to curb “addictive” features, signalling a new regulatory push for digital‑wellness.

Wired reports that live feeds from five SFPD drones were exposed online, highlighting why access control and retention matter in public-sector drone programs.

The summit’s demos—from Boston‑Dynamics‑style robot dogs to autonomous Teslas and AI‑guided rescue helicopters—showed how quickly AI is leaving the lab and entering the field. Yet policymakers struggled to keep pace, highlighting a widening gap between rapid technological rollout and the development of robust global governance frameworks.

Google is rolling out Search Console platform properties so creators can see how Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube posts perform on Google Search.

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Sysdig says JADEPUFFER used an LLM agent to automate a database-extortion campaign through a known Langflow flaw, turning familiar weaknesses into a faster attack chain.

A Delhi High Court order aimed at fake websites would curb default domain privacy, require KYC checks and speed disclosure requests. GoDaddy says the remedy could expose legitimate site owners.

Reports from 404 Media, Gizmodo, and TechCrunch say Apple's Hide My Email may expose real addresses, raising questions about alias-based privacy.

Google is building Eclipsa Video into Android 17, giving developers a metadata-driven HDR path through Media3, Camera2, and compatible HDR devices.

Bernie Sanders warned that the growing anger toward Big Tech and unchecked AI is no longer a distant concern but a looming crisis. As public frustration reaches a tipping point, lawmakers are poised to fast‑track stricter antitrust and AI‑governance measures, putting immense pressure on tech giants and startup innovators alike.

A misconfigured server left Dialog’s member list publicly accessible, meaning anyone with the link could view personal details without needing to hack the site. Contrary to the company’s claim of a “criminal” breach, investigators found no evidence of a forced intrusion—just an exposed directory. This highlights how simple configuration errors can create serious privacy risks.

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