The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 was defined by high-stakes drama. Major security vendors abandoned a key industry test, while criminals turned everyday devices into a global proxy network and AI models faced new, sophisticated jailbreaks.
A massive lab study screened over 1,000 chemicals and found 168 that damage the beneficial bacteria in our gut. Many are common in food, water, and our environment. The researchers warn this could contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Meta is acquiring AI startup Manus to boost its AI agent ambitions. The deal includes a full severance of Manus’s Chinese ties, winding down its business in China. This follows US political criticism over the startup’s origins.
Google is finally allowing users to change their primary Gmail address without starting a new account. The feature lets you keep all your data and use the old address as an alias, but it comes with strict lifetime limits and new phishing risks to watch for.
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, TikTok is now the most popular social app for news among young adults in the US. The shift highlights a major change in how Gen Z consumes information, favoring creators over traditional outlets.
NordVPN has already rolled out post-quantum encryption for its VPN connections. Now, its CTO says the next target is securing the authentication phase against future quantum attacks, with a goal for the first half of 2026.
New York is taking direct aim at the design features that keep users hooked. A new law will force platforms to display persistent warnings about addictive feeds and autoplay for young people.
A Texas judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the state’s App Store Accountability Act just days before it was set to take effect. The law would have required platforms like Apple’s App Store to verify user ages before downloads or purchases.
Apple has agreed to allow third-party app stores and payment systems on iOS devices in Brazil to settle a lengthy antitrust case. The agreement with regulator CADE lasts three years and includes a hefty fine for non-compliance.
The next year in data collection will be defined by legal uncertainty over AI training and a major technological pivot. The focus is shifting from hoarding massive datasets to ensuring high-quality, legally compliant information, powered by new AI tools.
