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Google has officially discontinued its older Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers as the company continues to reshape its smart home strategy around newer, AI-driven products powered by Gemini. The move marks the end of production for two of Google’s most widely used entry-level smart speakers, both of which were first launched in 2019 and helped establish the company’s presence in the competitive smart home market. Older Nest devices discontinued According to a statement shared with TechAdvisor, Google confirmed that it has ended production of the devices as part of a broader portfolio update. “As we continue to build…

An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed to have breached FBI-operated drone systems and issued a warning related to security at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the United States, raising fresh concerns about cyber threats targeting major international events. According to cybersecurity monitoring organization SITE Intelligence Group, the group known as Handala alleged that it had maintained access to sensitive surveillance data collected through FBI drones for several months. The claims come amid heightened geopolitical tensions and increased scrutiny of cyber activities linked to Iran following recent regional conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Tehran. Hackers claim access to surveillance data Handala…

Experts have warned that blanket social media bans for teenagers could have unintended consequences, potentially driving young users toward less regulated online spaces, including anonymous platforms and, in some cases, the dark web. The concerns come as Australia continues to implement its landmark under-16 social media ban, making it the first country to introduce such nationwide restrictions. According to Australia’s eSafety Commission, seven out of ten parents whose children already had social media accounts reported that their teenagers continued accessing age-restricted platforms despite the ban. Experts divided on dark web risk Speaking to Metro, cybersecurity experts said the possibility of teenagers…

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has announced that no transit fees will be charged for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, as Tehran begins implementing provisions of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed with the United States to end months of conflict. The move marks a major step toward restoring normal maritime traffic through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways after the US-Iran war disrupted global energy markets and international shipping routes. In a statement issued on Thursday evening and carried by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, the Supreme National Security Council confirmed…

India’s temporary restriction on Telegram has sparked a sharp rise in VPN downloads and alternative messaging app installations, as millions of users sought ways to stay connected after authorities blocked access to the platform over concerns related to exam fraud. According to app intelligence firm Appfigures, the day India announced the Telegram restriction marked the country’s biggest day for VPN app downloads since the start of 2025. Downloads of major VPN applications jumped 49%, rising from an average of 139,000 daily downloads to 208,000. VPN apps see massive growth Several VPN providers recorded significant increases in downloads following the restriction.…

New Zealand seized the upper hand in the second test after extending their first innings ​to 391 on Thursday before working through England’s top order to leave the hosts on 222-6 at stumps on the second day ‌at The Oval. Glenn Phillips helped himself to his first test century before lunch as England’s ragged bowling allowed New Zealand to add 100 vital runs to their overnight 291-7. In reply, Ben Duckett was run out after a rapid 36 and fellow opener Emilio Gay made a half century but New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry trapped both England dangermen Joe ​Root…

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% on Thursday, as the post-IPO ​frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk’s rockets-to-AI firm among the world’s top five most valuable ‌companies appeared to fizzle out. The stock was last down 6.5% at $178.50, after falling nearly 5% in the last session. It was still more than 30% above its $135 offering price. If the losses persist, SpaceX’s market value of $2.52 trillion ​would shrink by more than $150 billion on Thursday. “Given the magnitude of the ​IPO and the strong initial performance, some degree of profit-taking is ⁠not surprising,” IPOX Schuster analyst Kat…

Preparations for technical negotiations between the United States and Iran have hit a roadblock after a planned meeting in Switzerland was called off, raising fresh questions about the implementation of the recently signed agreement aimed at ending months of conflict between the two countries. The development comes as both sides continue to navigate a fragile ceasefire and prepare for complex negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security issues. Talks that had been scheduled for Friday at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will no longer take place, according to a statement issued by Switzerland’s foreign ministry. The…

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments have jointly issued an action plan to promote coordinated development of large, medium-sized and small enterprises in the platform economy from 2026 to 2028. The plan aims to advance synergy in innovation, ecosystems and openness among enterprises of different sizes, fully stimulate the creativity and competitiveness of the platform economy and promote deeper integration of the real economy and the digital economy. By 2028, China aims to significantly improve the level of coordinated development among platform enterprises of different sizes, form a number of replicable models for collaborative innovation…

Chinese researchers have developed a new platform that enables the comprehensive characterization of individual neurons by simultaneously capturing their gene-expression profile, morphology and functional activity, a breakthrough that could advance understanding of how the brain works and how neurological disorders develop. The study, led by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published on Thursday in the journal Cell. Neurons, the brain’s basic signaling units, can be understood through three key dimensions: how they function, how they are structured and connected, and which genes they express. However, scientists have long faced a major challenge: no technology could comprehensively measure all…