Cop who used police system to snoop for info on crook pals sentenced for Computer Misuse Act offenses
Former Merseyside police officer sacked after failing to declare he was 'too close' with the wrong crowd
Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contri...
2027 memory capacity is reportedly sold out
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Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.
China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks' products
Beijing’s not saying why, which is just what happened when it investigated Micron
‘Humans will be a rounding error on the internet’ says Cloudflare exec
Machine-generated traffic to surge 1000x in five years, while we meatbags keep clicking away slowly
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
9to5Mac Daily: August 6, 2026 – Potential iPhone 18 Pro shortages, more
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Apple Health is more powerful than you think; here are my top tips
The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone. Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple He...
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
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How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era
AI usage is evident but isn't yet a serious problem
iPhone 18 Pro price: Here’s how much more it could cost
The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.
Report: iPad shipments fell 8% in Q2 2026 amid global tablet market decline
Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details.
OpenAI rolls out a major ChatGPT upgrade, even if you don’t pay for it
OpenAI is rolling out a more reliable version of ChatGPT GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, while Free users are getting unlimited text chats with GPT-5.6 Luna. [...]
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
Google open-sources an AI model it says can help with earlier hurricane warnings
WeatherNext can deliver a 15-day forecast predicting storms' track and intensity.
ClickFix attack pushes macOS infostealer for crypto theft attacks
A Go-based malware delivered in ClickFix attacks targeting macOS users is stealing cryptocurrency assets, browser-stored passwords, Apple Keychain data, and cached credentials. [...]
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
Ro Khanna calls for the right to oppose data centers to be protected
The congressman thinks it's time for a "Data Center Bill of Rights."