Simple Steps for Attack Surface Reduction
Aug 14, 2025The Hacker NewsEndpoint Security / Application Security Story teaser text: Cybersecurity leaders face mounting pressure to stop attacks before they start, and the best defense may come down…
Want a new Google Calendar feature rolled out straight away? It’s simple – just be a tech CEO
Stripe co-founder John Collison took to X to request a Google Calendar feature Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed it had been added just one month later Social media users are…
Survey Examines American Attitudes Toward AI in Education
A new survey shows American schools grappling with artificial intelligence adoption. One in five students admits they’ve used AI to cheat on assignments. Most teachers say they’re not ready to…
Instagram Developing Picks Feature to Match Friends by Shared Interests
Instagram is working on a new feature behind the scenes, currently named “Picks,” designed to help people find common ground with their friends. A spokesperson for the Meta-owned company confirmed…
Turning creators into curators: AI implementation in DevOps
Generative AI has the potential to boost productivity in key parts of the technology sector, largely by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, with McKinsey projecting it could add between $2.6…
When is James Gunn’s Superman movie coming to HBO Max and other streaming services?
It’s almost time to welcome Superman home – into your home, that is. Indeed, the first film to take flight as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC…
YouTube’s AI Age Checks Draw Privacy Fears and Public Pushback
YouTube has started using artificial intelligence to estimate the ages of its users in the United States. The system replaces reliance on self-declared birthdates with automated checks on account history,…
Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses
Aug 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Financial Crime Google said it’s implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15…
Google Launches Preferred Sources to Let Users Prioritize Trusted News Outlets in Search Results, Starting with US and India
Google is giving users a way to cut through the noise in its search results. A new feature called “Preferred Sources” lets you handpick the news outlets you trust, putting…
Google Updates Gemini With Personalization and Temporary Chat Tools
Google has begun rolling out new features for the Gemini app, its AI chatbot, that aim to improve relevance and privacy in conversations. The update adds personal context and a…