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Researchers recently uncovered the largest data breach to date, exposing 16 billion passwords and login credentials from popular online platforms. The breach, investigated by Cybernews since early 2025, comprises 30 data dumps.

2025 has been a busy year for smartphone releases, with major players like Apple, Samsung, and Google yet to unveil their flagships. From foldable phones to enhanced camera technology, there's a lot to anticipate in the premium smartphone market.

A malfunction in Google Cloud's identity and access management systems caused a significant outage on June 12, disrupting various products and third-party services. The outage affected platforms like Google Search, Gmail, Drive & third-party apps.

Google's June Pixel Drop introduces exciting features like Pixel VIPs widget, AI-powered Gboard stickers, enhanced camera advice, and improved photo editing in Photos. The update also includes expressive captions and live search in the Magnifier app.

Android 16, launched shortly after iOS 26, focuses on productivity, security, and accessibility enhancements. It features a visual refresh based on Material 3 Expressive design and is initially available for Pixel devices.

Google is offering a Voluntary Exit Program to employees in the US across various departments. The severance package includes 14 weeks of pay, plus additional weeks based on years of service.

Google's Gemini AI assistant introduces Scheduled Actions, enabling users to automate daily tasks like email summaries and blog post generation. This feature allows for proactive assistance and streamlines workflows.

A new Pixel feature called Pixel VIPs allows users to prioritize important contacts, enabling them to bypass Do Not Disturb mode. This feature, accessible through a widget, also displays VIP contact information and location.

A man navigating his way from Lucknow to Nepal—guided by his smartphone, had a near-death experience when his car following a driving direction app ended up dangling from the edge of an unfinished flyover in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced plans to expand the engineering team until 2026. He stated that AI won't replace human employees but will empower them. He emphasized the need for engineers for projects like YouTube, Waymo, and quantum computing.