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Hackers Spread Android Malware via Hugging Face

A sophisticated malware campaign targets Android users by abusing the trusted AI platform Hugging Face to host and distribute malicious…

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Artificial Intelligence

Nudify Apps Evade Google and Apple App Store Moderation

Apps that digitally remove clothing from images are widely available on major app stores, generating millions in revenue despite violating…

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Google to Pay $135M for Android Data Collection

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it collected Android users' cellular…

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Artificial Intelligence

Game Discoverability: A Rebirth in the Digital Age

Organic game discoverability has transformed into a complex, social discipline requiring strategic investment in social media traction and creator ecosystems,…

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Google Admits Android Sideloading Is Now ‘High Friction’

Google is developing a new, intentionally "high friction" process for installing apps outside the Play Store, featuring prominent security warnings…

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Google Wallet to Add Full Transaction History and Search

Google Wallet will soon display a complete transaction history, including purchases from other devices and online orders, directly within the…

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Unlock Auracast on iPhone with This Bluetooth Transceiver

Apple's lack of native support for Auracast, despite its large market share, is a major barrier to the Bluetooth audio…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai: A Leadership Critique

Major tech companies Apple and Google have failed to remove a social media app that violates policies against exploitative deepfake…

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Artificial Intelligence

Why Grok and X Remain in App Stores

The continued availability of X and its Grok AI chatbot in major app stores, despite policies banning illegal and sexually…

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Latest Google Play Update Causing Pixel Glitches

A recent Google Play system update intended to enhance security is causing temporary glitches like screen freezes and interface failures…

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Change Your Gmail Address: Google Announces Gradual Rollout

Google is rolling out a major update allowing users to change their primary @gmail.com address, a long-requested feature that was…

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Google Rejoins Movies Anywhere

Google has rejoined Movies Anywhere, allowing users to sync their movie purchases from Google Play and YouTube back into their…

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TikTok Ban: Latest Updates on the US Shutdown and Return

TikTok has resolved a U.S. legal challenge by creating a new joint venture, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, set to…

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Gadgets

TechCrunch’s Ultimate Gift Guide: Our Favorite Picks

The article provides a curated list of unique tech gifts, selected by journalists based on real-world use for solving problems…

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Android Users Can Now Live Stream Video to 911

Android's new Emergency Live Video feature allows 911 callers to stream live video to dispatchers, providing first responders with real-time…

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PlayStation’s MLB The Show Coming to Mobile

Sony has announced **MLB The Show Mobile**, a new standalone baseball game built specifically for iOS and Android devices, marking…

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India Mandates Government Security App on All Smartphones

The Indian government mandates pre-installation of the "Sanchar Saathi" security app on all smartphones to combat theft and fraud, but…

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Pixel 8 Gets Animated GIFs with Pixel Studio

Google is expanding its Pixel Studio app to the Pixel 8 series, introducing an "Animate image" feature that allows users…

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Microsoft Retires Its Mobile Ad App in 2026

Microsoft is retiring its Microsoft Advertising mobile app in January 2026, requiring all advertisers to switch to the web interface…

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Hank Green’s Focus Friend Named Google Play’s App of the Year

Focus Friend, created by Hank Green, was named Google Play's App of the Year; it helps users block distractions and…

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