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New Pass-ta-key Exploit Highlights Passkey Security Gaps on Windows
A new security exploit named Pass-ta-key reveals how different operating systems handle passkey storage, exposing potential vulnerabilities on Windows devices.
Chrome Deploys Device-Bound Session Credentials to Prevent Account Takeovers
Google Chrome introduces device-bound session credentials to protect users from session cookie theft and unauthorized account takeovers.
DeepSeek Launches V4-Pro Out of Preview with Major Agent Upgrades
DeepSeek V4 Pro launches out of preview with massive upgrades to autonomous agent capabilities, flexible reasoning settings, and native OpenAI API support.
Google Launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with Enhanced Coding Capabilities
Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, featuring massive performance gains in coding and automation at half the price of the previous version.
WhatsApp Adds @all Mentions and Poll Updates to Group Chats
WhatsApp has rolled out new updates for group chats, including @all mentions that override mute settings, anonymous polls, and quick splinter group creation.
Meta Tests On-Device AI to Detect WhatsApp Scams
Meta is testing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages and protect users from fraud.
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OpenAI Launches Ultrafast Mode for GPT 5.6 Sol
OpenAI has introduced a new Ultrafast mode for its GPT 5.6 Sol model, offering a 14x speed increase and delivering up to 750 tokens per second for enterprise workflows.
Critical Zoom Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Hijack User Devices
A critical security flaw in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature allows remote attackers to gain full control of user devices during active calls.
Panasonic Aligns Regional Partners at Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026
Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026 to review performance and align regional partners on digital integration.
Apple Reference Image Discovered in iOS 27 Beta Code
Apple is reportedly developing a new Reference Image feature in iOS 27 to verify the authenticity of iPhone photos and combat AI deepfakes.
FREELANDER 8 Enters Mass Production for Global Markets
The FREELANDER 8 has officially entered mass production in China, with Middle East road testing underway ahead of its September debut in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Platform to Automate 85,000 Mosques
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched a digital platform to automate services across 85,000 mosques, improving administrative oversight and field monitoring.
X Opens Ranking Algorithm and Launches User Transparency Tools
X has open-sourced its core ranking engine on GitHub and introduced settings tools to help users check if their accounts have been shadowbanned.
Microsoft Merges Consumer and Commercial Copilot Apps into Unified Interface
Microsoft is combining its consumer and commercial Copilot applications into a single unified interface, removing several unsuccessful features in the process.
Google Gemini Reaches One Billion Monthly Active Users Globally
Google Gemini has officially crossed the milestone of one billion monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing product in the company’s history.
Android Quick Share Gets Tap-to-Share Update for Pixels
Google has updated Android Quick Share with a tap-to-share feature, allowing users to exchange files and contact details by physically tapping compatible devices together.
SILQ Secures $100 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform
SILQ has secured $100 million in financing from regional and international investors to expand its Fina embedded finance platform for SMEs.
Apple Spyware Alerts Launched to Detect Government Hacking
Apple has launched direct lock screen push notifications to warn iPhone users in 110 countries about targeted mercenary spyware attacks.
HUAWEI MatePad Air Pre-Orders Open in Saudi Arabia Starting at 3299 SAR
The HUAWEI MatePad Air is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia starting at 3299 SAR, featuring advanced AI tools and a 12-inch OLED display.
OpenAI Atlas browser retired as functions move to ChatGPT
OpenAI has retired its standalone Atlas browser, integrating its web-browsing and debugging features directly into Codex and ChatGPT.
Kyndryl Launches Agentic Modernization Services-as-Software via Kyndryl Bridge
Kyndryl has launched its new Agentic Modernization services-as-software, designed to automate enterprise technology updates through Kyndryl Bridge.
Stolen Cookies: NordVPN Identifies 52.4 Billion Compromised Records
A new study by NordVPN reveals that over 52.4 billion stolen cookies were identified in a single year, marking a major shift toward session hijacking.