A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Truecaller is publicly challenging India's telecom regulator, TRAI, over new rules for caller ID apps. The company claims the anti-spam framework, which designates specific number series for commercial calls, hinders its ability to protect consumers from unwanted calls and has eroded trust in legitimate business communications.
Meta is reportedly working on prototype "super sensing" smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos. Data metadata would be uploaded for AI queries, raising privacy concerns, especially as the LED recording indicator may remain off during "AI Feature" use.
Two critical Linux vulnerabilities, Januscape (CVE-2026-53359) and GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), have been disclosed. Januscape allows untrusted virtual machines to gain root access to host machines, while GhostLock enables limited users to escalate privileges to root.
The NHTSA has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers, demanding immediate solutions to prevent AVs from interfering with first responders and law enforcement. The agency cited a pattern of driverless cars blocking emergency scenes and failing to recognize safety conditions.
Google's SynthID system successfully identified a widely circulated hoax image of Senator Mitch McConnell as AI-generated, thanks to its invisible watermark. The technology, integrated into AI models like Gemini, aims to combat deepfake hoaxes.
Samsung is offering a $30 store credit for customers who preorder the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold phones after registering their interest. The credit must be used at checkout for accessories or services like Samsung Care Plus, not on the phone itself. The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026.
