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Germany stands firm again: After weeks of uncertainty, Berlin has reaffirmed its opposition to the EU's Chat Control plan, calming privacy advocates who feared a sudden reversal.Encryption still under fire: Chat Control would scan URLs, images, and videos before encryption - a process Signal compares to 'malware on your device.'EU divisions remain: Denmark and Ireland support the proposal, while Italy, Latvia, Sweden, and Belgium remain undecided as the October talks continue.Privacy at a crossroads: Critics warn that Chat Control could erode Europe's digital rights and set a global precedent for government surveillance.The post Germany Reaffirms Opposition to EU Chat Control as Europe's Privacy Debate Heats Up appeared first on Techreport.

Ransomware attacks surged in 2025 after years of decline, driven by AI-powered automation and evolving phishing tactics. While businesses are improving resilience with immutable backups and recovery plans, gaps in user training and ransomware insurance remain.The post Ransomware Strikes Back as Global Attacks Rise in 2025 appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI's $10B stake in AMD signals a major power shift in the AI chip race, boosting AMD's challenge to Nvidia and igniting a new silicon arms race.The post Can AMD Finally Challenge Nvidia? Inside OpenAI's $10B Bet appeared first on Techreport.

ChatGPT introduces Instant Checkout in the U.S., allowing you to shop and pay directly from the chatbot. Powered by Stripe, the Agentic Commerce Protocol is an open-source technology that enables seamless one-click checkouts. This update could spark a new Agentic SEO shift as sellers move away from keyword-based SEO toward intent-based optimization.The post You Can Now Buy Products Directly from ChatGPT, Thanks to Stripe's Agentic Commerce Protocol appeared first on Techreport.

All-around coverage: Four cameras (front 3K, rear and sides 1080P IR) give a 560 view with no blind spots, day or night.Parking protection with extras: Supports sentry, collision, and time-lapse monitoring, but true 24/7 security needs the hardwire kit (bought separately).Big but practical: Bulkier than single-lens cams, yet voice controls, GPS logging, and driver alerts make it easy to live with daily.The post Botslab G980H: A Multi-Channel Dash Cam That Doubles as a Security System appeared first on Techreport.

AI ransomware defense in Drive for Desktop - Detects mass encryption/corruption, automatically pauses sync to prevent spread, and alerts users.One-click recovery - Quickly restore Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and more to a healthy state after removing the infection.Wide, default rollout - Open beta; free for most Workspace plans; enabled by default (admins can disable); requires Drive for Desktop v114+.Privacy + intel - Google says customer data isn't used to train AI without permission; detection leverages VirusTotal and aims to cut downtime amid rising attacks.The post Google Drive for Desktop Adds AI to Spot Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Techreport.

Oura Ring's growth raises privacy concerns as partnerships with DoD and Palantir spark debate over health data security and control.The post Should You Be Worried About Oura Ring Privacy? appeared first on Techreport.

Criminals are driving around with portable cell towers that can deliver around 100,000 scam texts in an hour. Current network defenses such as SMS firewalls and filtering are ineffective in flagging such texts, since it doesn't pass through the carrier's networks. The scam started from Southeast Asia and is now spreading to Europe and South America.The post Cybercriminals Now Use Portable Fake Cell Towers to Deliver Scam Messages appeared first on Techreport.

Nvidia's $100B OpenAI deal cements it as AI's backbone, fueling massive compute growth while raising risks over energy, water, politics, and overreliance-potentially the boldest, riskiest bet in tech history.The post Nvidia's $100B Bet on OpenAI: Fueling the AI Boom or Overheating the Grid? appeared first on Techreport.

Google adds Gemini to Chrome, delivering smarter, safer, AI-powered browsing to rival competitors.The post Google Chrome Reinvented with Gemini and New AI Features appeared first on Techreport.

Although Intel leads in unit sales, it is rapidly losing market revenue in the high-end CPU segment to AMD. Intel reported a $2.9B loss in Q2 2025, leading to mass layoffs and significant downsizing. Lack of innovation and adaptability are the main reasons behind Intel's downfall, as the CEO acknowledged the company isn't one of the world's top 10 semiconductor manufacturers as of now. The US government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel for $8.9B in an effort to turn things around for the company.The post Intel Is Losing Ground in the High-End CPU Segment. Can the US Government Save the Legacy Company? appeared first on Techreport.

Despite billions in investment, 95% of enterprise GenAI pilots fail to deliver ROI. Learn why most projects stall and how a few succeed.The post Why 95% of GenAI Pilots Fail - And What You Can Learn From It appeared first on Techreport.

ASML leads Mistral AI's 1.7B raise in a move that blends chipmaking, AI innovation, and European tech sovereignty.The post Chips, AI, and Geopolitics: Inside ASML's Surprising Mistral Investment appeared first on Techreport.

Key takeaways: India's deep tech startups are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance (IDTIA), which has pledged a $1B fund...The post US and Indian Venture Capitalists Come Together to Invest $1B in Indian Deep Tech Startups appeared first on Techreport.

The EU's Chat Control plan promises child safety but threatens encryption, privacy, and civil liberties. Here's what's at stake.The post A Closer Look at the EU's Chat Control Debate: Safety vs. Surveillance appeared first on Techreport.

The City of Baltimore lost over $1.5M in a business email compromise (BEC) attack in early 2025.The attacks occurred despite having established internal controls after similar attacks occurred in 2019 and 2022.BEC attacks are on the rise-it's not a matter of it but when it will happen to your organization. Unless you protect yourself, of course.While difficult to block with sophisticated security tools, these attacks can be prevented by simple but effective techniques.The post City of Baltimore Loses Over $1.5M to BEC Attack, a Low-Tech But High-Impact Scam appeared first on Techreport.

AI browsers collect massive amounts of data: They track your browsing history, downloads, search queries, open tabs, and even sensitive information.They can use this data for AI training and ads: The collected data can help them train AI models, build detailed user profiles, and fuel targeted advertising.You can still protect your privacy: Use 'accountless' modes when available, turn off memory functions, opt out of data training, and avoid sharing sensitive details that you don't want exposed.The post AI Browsers, a Boon to Efficiency or Bane to Privacy? We Set to Find Out! appeared first on Techreport.

Google has reduced energy consumption per AI query by 33x and emissions by 44x, showcasing major advancements in AI efficiency.The post Google Cuts Power Needs for AI Queries 33x in One Year appeared first on Techreport.

Trump says UK and EU tech taxes unfairly target US firms. Could his tariff threats spark another transatlantic trade war?The post Trump Threatens Tariffs Over UK Tech Taxes: Retaliation or Protectionism? appeared first on Techreport.

UK weighed a $2.7B ChatGPT deal: Talks between Sam Altman and minister Peter Kyle floated giving every Brit free ChatGPT Plus, though cost made it unrealistic.GPT-5 rollout hit turbulence: Users reported slower speeds, weaker accuracy, and a personality 'lobotomy,' raising questions about relying on it for government work. Some see weakness as strategy: Analysts argue GPT-5's underwhelming debut reflects OpenAI's pivot to cost control and stability, not raw power.Government partnerships are accelerating: The UK already signed an MoU with OpenAI for public services, joining global deals like the UAE's nationwide ChatGPT rollout.The post UK Weighs $2.7B ChatGPT Deal as GPT-5 Faces Backlash and Reliability Questions appeared first on Techreport.

Gemini AI will soon replace Google Assistant as Android's default virtual assistant. Learn how it will impact you and limit your exposure.The post How to Control the Data Gemini AI Can Access on Your Android Device appeared first on Techreport.

Age verification is becoming mandatory under regulations like the UK's Online Safety Act 2023, pushing platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, X, and adult websites to roll out stricter checks using AI, IDs, or selfies. Users are forced to share sensitive personal data, which increases exposure to cyber breaches, surveillance, and misuse of data for AI training. A safer alternative exists through decentralized verification models like W3C Verifiable Credentials 2.0, where platforms get a simple yes/no' token proving age without collecting personal information.The post Child Safety vs. Privacy: The Online Age Verification Dilemma appeared first on Techreport.

A multi-stage USB cryptomining attack uses DLL hijacking and PowerShell to install hidden miners on your computer.The most targeted industries include financial, healthcare, education, and telecom sectors.EDR tools, strict USB usage policies, and regular employee awareness training are effective in mitigating such USB-based attacks.The post Plug In, Get Hacked: A USB Cryptomining Attack Exposed appeared first on Techreport.

DJI enters 360 with a strong first effort: The Osmo 360 brings a lighter, rounded design, built-in storage, and a bigger battery that makes it comfortable for helmet mounting and everyday use. Insta360 X5 still leads in image quality: In real-world tests, the X5 delivers sharper detail, richer colors, and cleaner low-light performance, keeping it ahead despite DJI's 1-inch sensor claims.Software makes the difference: Insta360's polished app and editing tools outshine DJI's laggy Mimo app, making the shooting-to-sharing process smoother and faster.Long-term value tips toward Insta: Replaceable $30-50 lenses make the X5 cheaper to maintain, while DJI's sealed optics and limited US availability create extra hurdles.The post Insta360 X5 vs DJI Osmo 360: Which 360 Camera Wins in the Field? appeared first on Techreport.

Impersonation scams surged by 148%, costing victims billions. Learn common tactics scammers use and ways to protect yourself from these scams. The post Impersonation Scams Up by 148% - Here's How to Stay Safe appeared first on Techreport.

74% of EU public companies use US-based email services, creating significant legal, security, and data sovereignty concerns. Fragmented EU regulations, strict data laws, and limited venture funding are hindering homegrown tech growth, pushing firms toward US solutions. Reducing dependency requires strategic investment in EU alternatives like Proton Mail, Tuta, and government-backed platforms such as La Suite numerique.The post Europe's Digital Dependence: The Risks of Europe's Heavy Reliance on US Tech appeared first on Techreport.

China's censorship system just got more complex and more fragile: A major upgrade to the Great Firewall added deep packet inspection for QUIC traffic, but new research shows this makes the system slower, easier to bypass, and vulnerable to abuse.Spoofing the firewall is now possible: Researchers found a way to trick the GFW into blocking any UDP traffic, even if it's legitimate. This availability attack impacts cloud providers and reveals a new class of risks beyond censorship.Circumvention tools are adapting fast: Open-source projects like Firefox, quic-go, and VPNs have already rolled out updates that slip past China's filters, using fragmentation, fake packets, and other clever tricks.Design shortcuts reveal deeper flaws: From skipping fragmented packets to relying on port-based heuristics, the firewall's rules hint at a rushed system struggling to scale, and possibly breaking under its own complexity.The post China's Great Firewall Upgrade Backfires - And That's a Bigger Story Than You Think appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI recently struck a $30B/year deal with Oracle in a bid to generate an additional 4.5 GW of computing power for its Stargate project. See the potential winners and losers in the long term.The post OpenAI, Oracle Strike Lease Deal to Generate 4.5 GW of Computing Power appeared first on Techreport.

The Tea app leaked selfies, IDs, and private messages. Here's how it happened and what it says about trust, tech, and digital privacy.The post The Tea App Breach: What Happens When Safety' Becomes a Security Risk? appeared first on Techreport.

New UK Online Safety Act has layers: The UK's newest provisions to the Online Safety Act claim to protect children from harmful online content (pornographic, specifically), but is that really all there is to it?The people have spoken: Proton VPN reported a 1,400% surge in UK signups only minutes after the bill was passed, showing exactly what many people thought of the new legislation.The 'porn block' might involves more control than protection: The new provisions may potentially open the door to content over-moderation, privacy infringement, and security vulnerabilities. After all, online platforms (like PornHub, which suffered multiple data leaks) will have more of your personal data (like your ID).The post Is the UK's New Online Safety Act About Protection or Control? appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Every day, users around the world depend on Google to find answers. But there is a unique group of people (researchers, journalists, and developers) who are interested in...The post Google Trends API: Access Search Data for In-Depth Analysis appeared first on Techreport.

Insta360 marks 10 years with a STAR Market debut, new Flow 2 Pro stabilizer, and big moves into drones and creator tools. The post 10 Years of Insta360: STAR Market Debut, a Drone Surprise, and the Launch of Flow 2 Pro appeared first on Techreport.

Password breaches are common: The latest data leak exposed 16 billion passwords. Hackers can use these leaked credentials to access your emails, bank accounts, and other sensitive data. Hackers have many ways to steal your passwords: They rely on phishing scams, keyloggers, brute-force attacks, and compromised websites to get unauthorized access to your passwords.Password managers can keep you safe: Tools like Bitwarden can protect you against many attack vectors used by hackers, especially brute-forcing (by creating strong passwords). It can also scan for weak and reused passwords, and verify if your credentials have been leaked in any data breaches.The post 16 Billion Passwords Leaked - Can Bitwarden Keep Yours Safe? I Tested It appeared first on Techreport.

Foldable phones promised a revolution but haven't taken off. Learn why buyers are hesitant, and if the vivo X Fold5 can shift the narrative.The post Foldable Smartphones Were Promised to be the Future. Why Aren't People Buying Them? appeared first on Techreport.

Swiss tech company Proton filed a lawsuit against Apple for its anti-competitive practices in the iOS App Store. Meanwhile, Dutch PlayStation users are suing Sony, which could result in damages of up to 435 million.The post Lawsuits for Anti-Competitive Practices Keep Gaining Steam: After Apple, PlayStation Users Seek 435M in Damages from Sony appeared first on Techreport.

Sam Altman in a recent interview said that this is probably the best time in history to start a new business, citing how AI has shook the ground.' Companies who want to succeed should look to build a solid defensibility strategy and work in small teams with the best AI tools to cut coordination costs. Altman also talked about the future of AI and how human robots with AI capabilities can be the next big thing.The post Altman Says This Is the Best Time to Start a Business - Here's Why You Probably Should appeared first on Techreport.

The Microsoft-OpenAI Saga Continues as Copilot Enterprise Client Switches to ChatGPTThe post The Microsoft-OpenAI Saga Continues as Copilot Enterprise Client Switches to ChatGPT appeared first on Techreport.

AI models can resort to blackmail, even lethal action, when faced with an existential threat.Many AI models, including GPT-4, Grok, Gemini, and Claude demonstrated rogue behavior called agentic misalignment.AI guardrails can help reduce the risk of agentic misalignment.The post AI Blackmail, Corporate Espionage, and Murder: Understanding Agentic Misalignment and How to Prevent It appeared first on Techreport.

16 billion login credentials have been found across various datasets, making it one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history. This is not a new leak' but a collection of previously leaked credentials stuffed into various datasets. Poor password hygiene and lack of security controls at the user level are the root cause of all such breaches. You can change your passwords now, avoid using the same password across various sites, and set up MFA to protect yourself.The post The 16 Billion Password Leak Is Not What You Think: What It Means and How to Stay Safe appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways By now, it's no secret that OpenAI and Microsoft are no longer cuddling under a blanket of cloud computing. We've been seeing signs for months - awkward press...The post OpenAI and Microsoft: A Partnership on the Rocks Over Windsurf and a $200M Pentagon Deal appeared first on Techreport.

The newly added Ethernet port on the Nintendo Switch 2 does not work for several users. Hasty production to beat scalpers may be one of the causes of this malfunction. It's still unclear whether the fault is hardware or software-related as we wait for a fix from Nintendo.The post Switch 2 Ethernet Port Malfunctions for Many Users: Nintendo Yet to Release a Fix appeared first on Techreport.

MIT research found that using LLMs like ChatGPT can reduce your learning skills.Research participants who relied on ChatGPT can't quote essays they've written minutes prior.It emphasizes the negative impact of relying solely on LLMs and the need to view them as a powerful learning tool.The post ChatGPT, LLMs Can Impact Your Learning, But You Can Prevent It appeared first on Techreport.

Xbox has announced two new handheld gaming devices in partnership with Asus: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. They're expected to compete with Nintendo's Switch 2, which has sold 3.5 million units in just 4 days of its launch. Xbox aims to bring a wide range of game titles to portable handheld devices in order to cater to the gaming PC market.The post Is the Newly Revealed Xbox Handheld a Switch 2 Killer? appeared first on Techreport.

Google and OpenAI struck a cloud computing deal in May, according to a Reuters report.The deal surprised the industry as the two are seen as major AI rivals.Signs of friction between OpenAI and Microsoft may have also fueled the move.The partnership is a win-win.OpenAI gets more badly needed computing resources while Google profits from its $75B investment to boost its cloud computing capacity in 2025.The post From Rivals to Partners: What's Up with the Google and OpenAI Cloud Deal? appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Denmark's Ministry of Digitalization has recently announced that it will leave the Microsoft ecosystem in favor of Linux and other open-source software. Minister Caroline Stage Olsen revealed this...The post The Word is Out: Danish Ministry Drops Microsoft, Goes Open Source appeared first on Techreport.

The FBI has warned users of BADBOX 2.0 - a malicious software that infects home devices like TVs, streaming devices, and vehicle infotainment systems. Once compromised, these devices are added to the botnet network and used as proxies for malicious activities. Users need to practice vigilance by avoiding purchases from unrecognized brands and checking network traffic for suspicious activity.The post The FBI Warns of BADBOX 2.0 - A Cyberattack That Targets Home IoT Devices appeared first on Techreport.

xAI's $5B debt deal is politically exposed: Elon Musk's AI startup is raising $5B through convertible debt to fund massive infrastructure projects - but the funding faces turbulence due to rising political tensions.Trump - Musk fallout is spooking investors: What started as a public feud has turned into a financial risk, with xAI's debt price dropping and yields climbing as investors worry about regulatory blowback.Musk's vision for Open AI faces new threats: Musk originally launched xAI to counter Big Tech's closed AI systems with a more 'truth-seeking' approach. Now that vision is vulnerable to political grudges, not just market forces.Politics are becoming a bottleneck for innovation: As AI becomes critical infrastructure, its future increasingly depends on political favor. xAI shows how quickly open innovation can become collateral in a power struggle.The post Trump's Feud With Musk Could Derail xAI's $5B Deal - And the Future of Open-Source AI appeared first on Techreport.

The European Commission will introduce the new International Digital Strategy that will focus on tech collaboration with the US and other countries. This is in contradiction to the growing pressure in Europe that calls for tech sovereignty and reducing tech dependence on the US. Low venture capital funding and a diverse regulatory landscape have been major challenges for tech innovation in Europe.The post Europe's Call for Tech Sovereignty Takes a Hit. European Commission to Adopt a More Collaborative Approach appeared first on Techreport.

Meta and Yandex have been found guilty of secretly listening to localhost ports and using them to transfer sensitive data from Android devices. The corporations use Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica scripts to transfer cookies from browsers to local apps. Using incognito mode or a VPN can't protect users against it. A Meta spokesperson has called this a miscommunication,' which seems to be an attempt to underplay the situation.The post Meta and Yandex Spying on Android Users Through Localhost Ports: The Dying State of Online Privacy appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways In a win for the right to repair, the European Union (EU) has released its new energy labeling and ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, tablets, and even cordless...The post The EU Releases New Right to Repair Requirements for Phones and Tablets: What You Need to Know appeared first on Techreport.