A cross-party group in the UK’s House of Lords has proposed banning children from using VPN services. The amendment would force providers to implement “highly effective” age verification for all UK users within 12 months.
Lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require universal age verification on smartphones. Apple is already lobbying against it, citing major privacy concerns. This could change how everyone in the US gets a new phone.
Apple and Google are collaborating on new tools to transfer data between iOS and Android. The European Commission claims this is a “direct result” of the DMA, but the reality seems a bit more complicated. The feature will be global, unlike Apple’s EU-only App Store changes.
In a major move, Apple and Google have announced a collaboration to simplify data transfer between iOS and Android. The European Commission is claiming this as a direct win for its Digital Markets Act regulations. The new features will roll out globally, starting with a Pixel Canary build and a futu
Australia’s new law requires social media platforms to boot users under 16 starting December 10th. The controversial ban applies to at least 11 services, but critics argue it’s an ineffective “quick fix” that will push kids to darker corners of the web.
Zillow has deleted climate risk scores from its home listings following a complaint from the real estate industry. This move highlights the tension between transparency and market stability in an era of extreme weather.
The FBI has issued urgent warnings about a disturbing scam where criminals alter photos from social media to fake kidnappings. They use emotional pressure and timed messages to force ransom payments. Here’s what you need to know.
In a dramatic escalation, X has terminated the European Commission’s advertising account. The move comes days after the EU fined the platform $140 million and accused it of exploiting a now-patched ad feature.
As browsers add AI agents that can act on your behalf, the security risks are huge. Google is outlining how it plans to use observer models and strict user consent to keep Chrome’s upcoming features in check.
Australia is banning children under 16 from major social media platforms starting December 10, 2025. Apple is rolling out developer tools, like a Declared Age Range API, to help apps comply and avoid massive fines.
