Experts reveal 'LeakyLooker' flaws let hackers gain access to user information in Google Looker Studio, so be on your guard

Security researchers Tenable found the flaws, dubbed LeakyLooker, which exposed sensitive data across Google Cloud environments, affecting those who are using pretty much any Looker Studio data ...
eWeek

GPT-5.3 Instant Cuts Fluff, Speeds Chat Replies

Google will start shipping fresh Chrome milestones every two weeks beginning with version 153 on Sept. 8, slicing its long-standing four-week cadence in half. The change spans desktop, Android, iOS, ...
eWeek

Gemini 3.1 Pro Scores Big on Reasoning Benchmarks

Google rolled out Gemini 3.1 Pro yesterday, touting a 77.1% score on novel logic puzzles that models can't just memorize—mor ...
PC World

Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data

PCWorld reports that over 1 million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data through hardcoded API keys and security vulnerabilities. Research found 72% of AI apps contained dangerous ...
Android Authority

Sony's 2026 Xperia plans look like they're shaping up nicely

New entries in the GSMA’s IMEI database appear to reveal Sony’s work on at least two new smartphones. Based on previous finds, these two are likely the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VIII.
Android

Sony Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII Spotted in Global IMEI Database

New filings in the IMEI database confirm that Sony is working on the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII. The model numbers point to a release in Japan, Europe, and Asia, but it’s still not likely to ...
Android Authority

Samsung’s next wearables and tablets pop up in official database

Four of Samsung’s upcoming devices have appeared in the GSMA IMEI database. The database reveals the names and model numbers of the company’s next tablets and smartwatches. The listings reveal that ...
The Verge

Google agrees to $135 million settlement for collecting Android users’ data

The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. is a ...
Engadget

Google will pay $135 million to settle illegal data collection lawsuit

Google has agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by Android users who accused it of harvesting their data without consent. The suit alleged that since ...
U.S. News & World Report

Google to Pay $135 Million to Settle Android Data Transfer Lawsuit

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will ‌pay $135 million to settle a ‌proposed class action by smartphone users who accused Google of programming its Android operating system to collect their cellular ‍data ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

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