$95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case

Apple has started issuing Siri privacy settlement payouts, with claimants seeing deposits as low as $8 per device from a $95 million fund.

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WhatsApp Adds One-Tap Security Settings for Added Privacy

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers.

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Google’s new ‘Aluminium OS’ just leaked – here’s what we learned

The long-rumored merger of ChromeOS and Android gets fresh confirmation in a leaked bug report.

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My favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum is from a brand you’ve never heard of

I test robot vacuums for a living, but one of the most pleasant surprises is from a $230 unit.

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Your Google Chrome browser just got a useful autopilot feature – here’s how it works

Google’s new Auto Browse feature aims to handle your digital chores by taking actions on your behalf.

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I tested DeWalt’s electric snow blower over the weekend – now my gas model feels old school

The DeWalt 60V Max snow blower is tough enough to handle everything from fresh powder to ice. Here’s how it weathered the most recent storm.

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Teen swatting suspects arrested in Hungary and Romania

Police raids led to the arrests of three Hungarians and one Romanian suspected of swatting and doxxing incidents, authorities said.

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The conference where founders scale: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest prices

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 unites 1,100 founders and investors in Boston on June 23 for a day focused on real-world scaling insights and networking that pushes the needle. Save up to $300 on your ticket.

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Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going

Malicious attacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication and damage. Defenders need to find and harden system weaknesses before attackers can attack them.

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Why We Can’t Let AI Take the Wheel of Cyber Defense

The fastest way to squander the promise of AI is to mistake automation for assurance, and novelty for resilience.

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