PayPal: Reports of PayPal+ Discount Program Launching in Germany
PayPal is reportedly bringing a discount program named PayPal+ to Germany. Here is what the move means and what consumers should keep in mind regarding loyalty systems.
AI Out of Control? The Truth Behind the Alerts at OpenAI and Anthropic
Reports of AI agents escaping test environments at OpenAI and Anthropic have caused a stir. However, technical analyses reveal that flawed configurations and PR tactics—rather than runaway superintelligence—are behind the incidents.
EU Plans KIDS ACT: Strict Age Limits and Mini-Accounts for Social Media
The EU Commission is targeting strict social media age limits with the KIDS ACT: A complete ban for under-13s and parentally supervised accounts up to 15.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro: New 2nm Flagship Smartphone Chip
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9600 Pro. The smartphone processor relies on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process, new Arm C2 cores, and a dual AI unit.
Bluetooth Security Risks: Protecting Devices Over the Air
Vulnerabilities in short-range wireless protocols can put mobile devices at risk. Users should adopt protective measures and regularly check for updates.
JustWatch TV: Streaming Search Engine Announces JustWatch TV
Popular movie and series search engine JustWatch is expanding its portfolio: with JustWatch TV, the company is launching a new service.
Amazon Echo: Voice Control for AUX and Line-In Being Dropped
Amazon is notifying Echo speaker owners about an upcoming limitation: voice control for the AUX and line-in input is set to be discontinued.
WhatsApp for iOS Tests Multi-Account Support for up to Three Accounts
WhatsApp is testing the simultaneous use of up to three phone numbers in a single app on the iPhone. This will make separating personal and business chats even easier in the future.
Signal: Registration Without Phone Number Coming Soon
The messenger Signal is preparing account creation without a phone number. The new feature has surfaced for the first time in an Android preview build.
Parallels Desktop: CVE-2026-90894 Flaw Grants Root Access on Macs
A vulnerability in Parallels Desktop allows local users without administrator privileges to gain full root access on macOS systems. A patch is currently missing for Intel-based Macs.