Month: December 2025
India is reportedly considering another draconian smartphone surveillance plan
You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed at mass government surveillance, try, try again. Only two days after India backpedaled on its plan to force smartphone makers to preinstall a state-run "cybersecurity" app, Reuters reports that the country is back at it. It’s said to be…
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New research reveals older users less likely to find AI useful
Three in four young users see AI as useful, older users lack some trust Emerging economies are the highest adopters of generative AI They also spend the most time on screen, leading to poor wellbeing According to new research from Cisco, there are a number of AI catagories including geographical…
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Netflix is buying Warner Bros: All of the latest updates
Three of the rumored potential buyers for entertainment titan Warner Bros. Discovery are tech companies. Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are all interested in buying Warner Bros. Discovery as a whole or acquiring pieces of the company, like its content libraries and production assets, according to Bloomberg. Earlier this week, Warner…
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US security agency urges Android and iPhone users to stop using personal VPNs
CISA warned that personal VPNs can increase a user’s “attack surface” The advice is part of a broader alert about sophisticated spyware Dodgy VPNs, especially free apps, may collect data or inject malware The US’s top cybersecurity agency has issued a stark warning in its latest missive: “Do not use…
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OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code red” situation earlier this week, pushing staff to respond quickly to increased competition from Google and Anthropic. Sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that the company is planning its first response to Gemini 3 with its upcoming GPT-5.2 update. I understand GPT-5.2…
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Eternity’s director says it ‘doesn’t matter’ if you disagree with the new A24 film’s ending, but I still can’t stand it
Warning: spoilers for Eternity ahead. I’m usually not one for romantic comedies, but when it comes to new A24 movie Eternity, I’m all in. After they die, husband and wife Larry (Miles Teller) and Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) arrive at the junction, which is basically a trade expo to decide where…
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