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AI-Powered Police Body Cameras Tested in Edmonton
Edmonton police launched a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a 'high risk' watch list, marking a pioneering yet controversial move in law enforcement technology.
Cloudflare Resolves Major Global Service Outage
Cloudflare successfully addressed an outage that disrupted major websites including LinkedIn and Zoom, impacting millions of users worldwide before restoration.
EU Fines Elon Musk's X Platform €120 Million for Digital Law Violations
The European Union imposed a 120 million euro fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for non-compliance with stringent EU digital regulations, underscoring increased regulatory scrutiny.
EU Antitrust Investigation Launched Against WhatsApp for AI Policy
The European Union initiated an antitrust probe into WhatsApp’s artificial intelligence policies, signaling ongoing concerns over AI use and competition in messaging apps.
Venmo Recovers from Widespread Payment Service Outage
Venmo resolved a service disruption that prevented users from sending and receiving payments, restoring full functionality after significant user impact.
India Rolls Back Mandatory Pre-Installation of Government Cybersecurity App
India's telecom ministry rescinded an earlier order requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government cybersecurity app, following privacy and user concerns.
Apple Announces 2025 App Store Awards Winners
Apple revealed the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, highlighting 17 innovative apps and games recognized for excellence across its ecosystem, emphasizing creativity and user impact.
Google Highlights Favorite Chrome Extensions as AI Dominates Browser Experience
Google published its 2025 favorites list for Chrome extensions, emphasizing AI-powered tools becoming integral to browser functionality and user productivity.
Open-Source BitTorrent Client FrostWire 7 Launches With Major Updates
FrostWire 7 introduces a rebuilt engine focusing on speed and reliability, removing ads and enhancing the peer-to-peer experience across platforms, a significant upgrade for open-source file sharing.
Darktrace Enhances Email Security Features to Combat Advanced Threats
Darktrace launched new security enhancements to its email protection suite to better detect communication-spanning social engineering attacks and improve outbound email defenses.