The Electronic Frontier Foundation published findings in August 2026 warning that Android app developers may be inadvertently sharing their users’ precise location data with advertisers and data…
OSAA, spearheaded by Nvidia, reached 120+ members and released its first AI security proposals at Black Hat Las Vegas in August 2026. SAFE, run by the Linux Foundation, proposes confidential AI incident reporting, notification, and blame-free post-incident analysis—now open for public comment.
Hackers have stolen approximately $130 million in cryptocurrency from owners of Coldcard hardware wallets by exploiting a flaw in how the devices generated seed phrases, according to blockchain…
Apple filed in Aug. 2026 for a preliminary injunction to block OpenAI from developing devices or products using Apple technology, naming 11 more former employees tied to its trade-secrets probe. The filing seeks expedited discovery involving Chang Liu, Tang Yew Tan, and Yu-Ting Peng.
Apple pulled Telegram from the App Store Monday night, Aug. 4, 2026, after a review found it violated rules against child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Apple restored it after Telegram removed the content and banned the poster; Telegram says it’s removed 337,900 CSAM groups/channels in 2026.
OpenAI has taken Apple’s trade secret lawsuit public, publishing a blog post in August 2026 that includes iMessage and email exchanges it says contradict key claims in Apple’s legal complaint. The…
Google Health app update v5.05 (announced in 2026) now lets Fitbit workouts, steps, and vitals sync directly into Apple Health via Profile > Partner apps > Apple Health—previously only Apple→Google was supported. The same update adds US Smart Health Links to share selected medical records as a URL or QR code.
Wispr Flow, the AI dictation app, is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker feature, according to updated Terms of Service published in 2026. The company also emailed customers to notify them of…
New transparency requirements under the European Union’s AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, 2026, compelling companies to disclose when users are interacting with AI systems and when content has…
Meta is working to restore access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review,” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app on August 3,…
Samsung announced in August 2026 that it is banning apps on its smart TV platform that share users’ internet connections with third parties, after security research found that several popular apps…
Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 announced in August 2026 that it has raised $250 million in a Series E round, valuing the company at $2 billion — more than triple its valuation from 14 months prior….
