LG Pushes Back on Claims That Its Smart TVs Are Spying on Users

Researchers allege LG smart TVs can capture ambient audio and scan home networks, while LG disputes the findings and explains its privacy controls.
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Pixel’s New AI Feature Can Now Explain What’s Draining Your Phone

Google is rolling out AI-powered Battery usage summaries to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones to help users understand what may be draining battery life.
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Instagram Cracks Down on AI Influencers That Pretend to Be Real

Instagram will limit recommendations for AI-generated influencer profiles that fail to disclose their synthetic identities under a new labeling policy.
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Apple Maps Ads Are Here: What iPhone Users Need to Know

Apple Maps ads are rolling out in the U.S. and Canada. See where sponsored listings appear, how Apple handles privacy, and whether users can disable them.
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Nearly 700,000 French Taxpayer Records Reportedly Stolen in Government Cyberattack

France’s tax authority confirmed a cyberattack exposed taxpayer data as officials investigate the breach’s scope and an unverified 678,000-record claim.
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Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch

Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 until early 2027 while launching Pro models this fall, marking a major change to its release schedule.
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WhatsApp Expands Beyond Messaging With CarPlay, iPad, and Productivity Upgrades

Meta is expanding WhatsApp with enhanced CarPlay and Android Auto support, standalone iPad accounts, PDF editing, and new productivity features.
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Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball

OpenAI’s $70 ChatGPT basketball and premium merchandise test whether the AI company can transform its software platform into a lifestyle brand.
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Gen Z Is Bringing the iPod Back as a Distraction-Free Music Escape

Gen Z is reviving the iPod as younger users seek distraction-free music, fewer algorithms, and more control over how they listen.
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China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push

China’s Orbital Chenguang secured major credit lines for space-based data centers as AI demand strains power, land, and cooling capacity.
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