India’s New Smartphone Security Proposal: What’s at Stake A recent report suggests India may soon require smartphone makers to share proprietary source code with the government. This bold move is part of wider efforts to tighten smartphone security standards in the country. While aimed at improving ...

Groupon Faces Backlash for Illegal IPTV Promotion Groupon, a popular American discount marketplace, recently found itself under scrutiny for promoting pirated IPTV subscriptions. These packages promised unlimited access to premium movies, series, and sports channels at unusually low prices, raising ...

Microsoft Lens Shuts Down: What iOS and Android Users Need to Know Microsoft has announced it will retire Microsoft Lens, formerly known as Office Lens, on February 9, 2026. The app, loved for its simple yet powerful document-scanning features, will be removed from the Apple App Store and Google Pla...

Comitis Capital to Acquire Swiss Chat Service Threema Comitis Capital, a Frankfurt-based private equity firm, has announced plans to acquire Swiss messaging platform Threema. The deal, expected to close later this month, highlights growing investor interest in secure communication and European data ...

Tesla Ends One-Time FSD Sales: Subscription-Only Model Ahead Tesla will soon stop selling its Full-Self Driving (FSD) system as a one-time purchase, moving entirely to a subscription model. Elon Musk confirmed on X that after February 14, 2026, Tesla drivers will only be able to access FSD through a...

Apple Moves Toward Secure iPhone-to-Android Messaging Apple is taking a major step toward securing cross-platform communication. iOS 26.3 beta 2 reveals references to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, hinting at a future where iPhone users can chat securely with Android devices. Users h...

Hobby FPV Drone Shatters 400mph Speed Record Drone enthusiasts are witnessing a new milestone as hobbyist developer Luke Bell, alongside his father, sets the world record for the fastest first-person-view (FPV) drone, reaching a breathtaking 408 miles per hour. This achievement answers a common ques...

Windows 11 Update Introduces Copilot Removal Option for Admins Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7535, giving IT administrators new control over Microsoft Copilot. This update introduces the RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp policy, allowing admins to uninstall Copilot from manag...

Google Universal Commerce Protocol Powers AI Shopping Google has unveiled a groundbreaking open standard for AI-driven shopping called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Designed to simplify online shopping, UCP allows users to browse, interact, and check out directly within Google Search or via...

Framework Desktop PCs See Price Hikes as RAM Costs Soar Framework, the modular PC brand, has raised prices across its desktop lineup, citing skyrocketing RAM costs. PC enthusiasts searching for affordable, high-performance systems may notice the jump immediately. The base model with a Ryzen AI Max 3...

iOS 26 Adoption Remains Low Months After Launch Four months into its release, iOS 26 adoption is far below expectations. Only about 16% of iPhones currently run the latest update, while more than 60% of users remain on iOS 18. This marks a dramatic slowdown compared to iOS 18, which reached 63% adop...

Sesame Street Classics Now Streaming on YouTube Sesame Street fans can now relive childhood memories as over 100 classic episodes arrive on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app. This digital launch offers both longtime fans and new viewers a chance to watch iconic moments spanning decades of the beloved...