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* The UK government confirmed it will not limit VPNs * Data reveals only 7-10% of teenagers use a VPN to bypass age checks * Social media curfews, autoplay restrictions were also announced The UK government has officially scrapped the idea of restricting virtual private networks (VPNs) to enforce its impending social media
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In Brief 8:29 AM PDT · July 15, 2026 Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker’s generative AI offering, is coming to China. On Wednesday, Reuters reported that China’s regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China, approved Apple’s AI services in the country, on the back of a deal to
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In Brief 8:30 AM PDT · July 15, 2026 Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion. Reuters reports that the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by roughly $50
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Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. Sure, Bluetooth speakers are awesome to have for picturesque beach trips, camping weekends, and other outdoor adventures. But they’re just as good to have for some sprinkler
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But does it even have the authority to do so? Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The FCC has today announced plans to hold a vote which, if successful, will dramatically shift the balance of power in the US TV market. On August 6, commissioners will hold a ballot to repeal Section
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* ArcticWolf uncovered 292 malicious GitHub repositories spoofing legitimate tools and products, delivering a new BoryptGrab infostealer variant * Malware steals from 19 browsers, 32 crypto wallets, messaging apps, Steam, and Windows Credential Manager, and uniquely bypasses Chrome’s App‑Bound Encryption via code injection * Most repos have been removed, but some
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CSL Group is buying IoTM Solutions to consolidate multi-carrier SIM and eSIM management for enterprise IoT estates. IoTM Solutions is a cloud-native connectivity management vendor whose platform unifies SIM lifecycle operations, eSIM profile handling, usage reporting, support workflows, and API access across multiple operators. Financial terms of the deal remain
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Both 8BitDo and GameSir announced tiny gamepads designed to turn smartphones into Game Boy-inspired handhelds at CES 2026. GameSir released its Pocket Taco months ago, but the longer wait for 8BitDo’s FlipPad has been well worth it. While the Pocket Taco may be a better fit for some players
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The UK government has proposed a midnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, plus limits on infinite scrolling. The UK social media curfew would switch on by default, though teens could turn it off. The government set out the measures on Wednesday, as CNBC first reported. It said the
