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- Apple to launch 2027 Pencil models with removable batteries
- NYC adopts Click-to-Cancel rule for subscriptions
- LAPD suspends Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns
- Pentagon releases fourth batch of declassified UAP files
- Meta disables Instagram AI image feature after backlash
- Laser attack resets passwords on unpatchable Tangem cards
- EU Parliament Extends Voluntary Message Scanning Law to 2028
- Truecaller challenges TRAI over 140 and 1600 spam rules
- Anthropic adds Claude Reflect dashboard for AI usage
- Madison Square Garden's celebrity risk database exposed
- Parliament extends child-abuse scan, bans encrypted chats
- Apple to drop encrypted HFS+ support in macOS 28
NYC adopts Click-to-Cancel rule for subscriptions
New York City officials have announced a landmark consumer protection policy that will require businesses to allow customers to cancel recurring subscriptions as easily as they sign up for them.
LAPD suspends Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns
The Los Angeles Police Department has suspended its use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras, allowing a three-year contract with the company to expire on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Pentagon releases fourth batch of declassified UAP files
The U.S. Department of Defense released a fourth batch of declassified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena on July 10, 2026, adding 40 documents, videos, and images to its public archive.
Meta disables Instagram AI image feature after backlash
Meta has discontinued a controversial feature of its new AI image generator that allowed users to create images based on public Instagram photos without the account holder's explicit consent.
Laser attack resets passwords on unpatchable Tangem cards
Security researchers have demonstrated that a sophisticated laser attack can bypass the password protection on Tangem hardware wallet cards, a vulnerability that cannot be fixed on devices already sold.
EU Parliament Extends Voluntary Message Scanning Law to 2028
The European Parliament voted on July 9, 2026, to reinstate a temporary law allowing digital platforms to voluntarily scan users' private messages for illegal child abuse material, extending the measure until 2028.
Truecaller challenges TRAI over 140 and 1600 spam rules
A public dispute has erupted between caller identification service Truecaller and India's telecom regulator over rules that the company says are worsening the nation's spam call problem.
Anthropic adds Claude Reflect dashboard for AI usage
Anthropic has launched a new analytics and wellness feature for its Claude AI assistant, designed to help users understand and reflect on their interaction habits.
Madison Square Garden's celebrity risk database exposed
A massive database maintained by Madison Square Garden Entertainment has been exposed, revealing that the venue rated hundreds of celebrities by risk level and, in many cases, noted their sexual orientation or gender ide...
Parliament extends child-abuse scan, bans encrypted chats
The European Parliament voted on Thursday, July 9, to extend a temporary legal framework that allows online platforms to voluntarily scan private communications for known child sexual abuse material.
Apple to drop encrypted HFS+ support in macOS 28
Apple has announced that future versions of its macOS operating system will no longer support encrypted storage drives using the older Mac OS Extended file system, a change that will require users to take action to maint...
Australia mandates real ID for GTA 6, $49.5 M fine risk
As the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, players in Australia face a unique regulatory hurdle: mandatory age verification using real-world identification to access the game.
AssuranceAmerica breach exposes 6.9 million driver licenses
A major U.S. auto insurer has confirmed a data breach affecting the personal information of nearly seven million people, marking the largest known theft of American driver's license data so far this year.
Meta tests glasses that record audio and photos continuously
Meta is reportedly developing a prototype feature for smart glasses that would enable continuous, passive recording of audio and photographs without an indicator light, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Tenda router firmware contains undocumented admin backdoor
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in several older Tenda networking devices, exposing them to complete takeover by attackers.
Google bans Chrome extensions for prediction markets
Google will prohibit browser extensions that facilitate real-money prediction market trading from its Chrome Web Store starting August 1, 2026.
California DMV orders 11,000 drivers to retake test
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has ordered approximately 11,000 drivers to retake the state's written license exam within 30 days or face license cancellation after identifying unspecified irregularities in ...
Knockoff Extension Filters Unfamiliar Brands on Amazon
A new browser extension called Knockoff is helping shoppers navigate the flood of unfamiliar brand names on Amazon by allowing them to filter out listings that appear to be from obscure or generic sellers.
DuckDuckGo Browser Blocks Most YouTube Ads by Default
The privacy-focused browser company DuckDuckGo announced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, that its free browser now blocks most video advertisements on YouTube by default.
