AI Expansion Meets Security Crises, Costs, and Public Resistance in Tech This Week

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 24–28.
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Claude Memory Now Follows You Into Cowork — Here’s How to Turn It Off

Claude now shares memory across Chat and Cowork. Here’s how to pause, reset, or limit what Claude remembers and what controls users still lack.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s redesigned shape changes how its cameras fit into daily use, while the Ultra offers stronger optical zoom.
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Claude Opus 4.6 Found a Gym API Flaw — Then Exploited It in 9 of 10 Tests

Claude Opus 4.6 exploited a gym API flaw in 9 of 10 controlled tests, highlighting security risks when AI agents gain backend access.
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Ring’s New TAKE Encryption Deletes Video Keys Without Giving Up AI Features

Ring’s new TAKE encryption limits video-key retention while keeping cloud AI features, Ring Verify, and optional end-to-end encryption in play.
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Do Smart Monitors Track You? What Buyers Should Know

A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations.
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Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026? What You Need to Know

A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026.
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Life360’s $8 Pet Tag vs Pet GPS: What Each One Does

Life360’s new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here’s where each fits.
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5 Best Kindle Alternatives in 2026 After Amazon’s Price Hike

Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK give Kindle buyers more choices for library borrowing, EPUB support, color screens, note-taking, and multiple ebook stores.
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