Spectrum: Internet outage was 'act of domestic terrorism'

The June 15 attack severed 13 cables, impacting emergency services, a U.S. military base, and over 50,000 customers in the Van Nuys area.

ICEBlock app alerts users of nearby ICE sightings

The app functions similarly to Waze, allowing users to pinpoint sightings on a map, add details, and send push alerts to others within a five-mile radius.

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see

Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.