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Month: June 2025

Internet

UK antitrust watchdog says Google may have to offer rival search options

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Google could be forced to let British users choose whether to use rival search services, the country’s antitrust watchdog said Tuesday as it proposed using new digital regulations to boost competition.This article was originally published […]

Internet

Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers—including mobile services—repeatedly going offline. Iran’s government has cited cybersecurity concerns for ordering the shutdown.This article was originally published on this website.

Technology

Waymo’s robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Waymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Last week, one of the dark web’s most prominent drug marketplaces—Archetyp—was shut down in an international, multi-agency law enforcement operation following years of investigations. It was touted as a major policing win and was accompanied […]

Internet

eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be driving the Social Media Minimum Age Bill when it comes into effect in December this year.This […]

Technology

Modified perovskite solar cells harvest energy from indoor fluorescent lighting

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

When you think of solar panels, you usually picture giant cells mounted to face the sun. But what if “solar” cells could be charged using fluorescent lights?This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Britain’s competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google’s dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that “punitive regulations” could impact UK economic growth.This article was originally published on this […]

Technology

Your smartwatch might know you’re sick before you do—and it might help stop pandemics

June 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.This article was originally published on this website.

Technology

Owls’ silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology

June 23, 2025 Tech Xplore

If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say

June 21, 2025 Tech Xplore

Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day.This article was originally published on this […]

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