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ghacks. net > 05/12/2026 > eu-new-tech-package-may-restrict-microsoft-amazon-and-google-from-handling-public-sector-sensitive-data

EU New Tech Package May Restrict Microsoft, Amazon, and Google From Handling Public Sector Sensitive Data - g Hacks Tech News

1+ hour ago  (363+ words) The European Commission is set to introduce a Tech Sovereignty Package later this month that could limit companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google from processing certain sensitive data for public sector organizations in Europe. The restrictions are expected to cover…...

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ghacks. net > 05/11/2026 > timecapsulesmb-adds-modern-smb-support-to-apple-time-capsules-ahead-of-macos-27-protocol-removal

Time Capsule SMB Adds Modern SMB Support to Apple Time Capsules Ahead of mac OS 27 Protocol Removal - g Hacks Tech News

22+ hour, 12+ min ago  (423+ words) A new open-source project called Time Capsule SMB enables Apple Time Capsule devices to keep working with modern versions of mac OS by installing a newer version of Samba on the device. The project was created by Microsoft engineer James…...

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ghacks. net > 05/11/2026 > sony-marketing-emails-tied-to-gta-6-reference-november-19-release-date

Sony Marketing Emails Tied to GTA 6 Reference November 19 Release Date - g Hacks Tech News

22+ hour, 3+ min ago  (267+ words) Some Play Station users have received Sony marketing emails encouraging them to upgrade from PS4 to PS5 ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with the messages mentioning a launch date of November 19, 2026. The emails seem targeted at users who have…...

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ghacks. net > 05/11/2026 > hackers-abuse-google-ads-and-claude-ai-shared-chats-to-distribute-macos-malware

Hackers Abuse Google Ads and Claude. ai Shared Chats to Distribute mac OS Malware - g Hacks Tech News

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (397+ words) Attackers are currently running a malvertising campaign that uses Google Ads and legitimate shared chats on Claude. ai to spread mac OS infostealer malware. The campaign was identified by Berk Albayrak, a security engineer at Trendyol Group, with Bleeping Computer…...

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ghacks. net > 05/10/2026 > chrome-for-android-adds-approximate-location-sharing-option-for-websites

Chrome for Android Adds Approximate Location Sharing Option for Websites - g Hacks Tech News

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (263+ words) Google is introducing a new approximate location sharing option in Chrome for Android, replacing the previous all-or-nothing location permission model. Users can now share a neighborhood-level location with websites instead of their exact coordinates. The update was announced on the…...

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ghacks. net > 05/10/2026 > fitbit-app-becomes-google-health-on-may-19-with-annual-subscription-price-increase

Fitbit App Becomes Google Health on May 19 With Annual Subscription Price Increase - g Hacks Tech News

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (268+ words) The Fitbit app is being rebranded as Google Health, starting May 19, rolling out as an automatic over-the-air update rather than a separate new app. Existing Fitbit data will carry over without manual migration. Google Fit users will be invited to…...

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ghacks. net > 05/09/2026 > nintendo-switch-2-gets-50-price-hike-in-september-across-multiple-regions

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets $50 Price Hike in September Across Multiple Regions - g Hacks Tech News

3+ day, 17+ min ago  (277+ words) Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 by $50 in the United States starting September 1, 2026. The new retail price will be $499. 99, up from $449. 99. Nintendo cites changes in market conditions as the reason for the increase. In Canada, the Switch 2 will…...

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ghacks. net > 05/09/2026 > instagram-removes-end-to-end-encryption-from-direct-messages-giving-meta-access-to-chat-content

Instagram Removes End-to-End Encryption From Direct Messages, Giving Meta Access to Chat Content - g Hacks Tech News

3+ day, 12+ min ago  (339+ words) Instagram has removed end-to-end encryption from its direct messages as of May 8, 2026. This change allows Meta to access and process the content of Instagram DMs, ending the optional encryption feature that has been available since 2019. The company announced the change…...

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ghacks. net > 05/08/2026 > openai-adds-trusted-contact-safety-feature-to-chatgpt-for-self-harm-risk-notifications

Open AI Adds Trusted Contact Safety Feature to Chat GPT for Self-Harm Risk Notifications - g Hacks Tech News

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (239+ words) Trusted Contact expands on the existing parental controls and safety notifications for linked teen accounts and offers a similar option for all adult users on an opt-in basis. The feature involves several steps before it becomes active: Open AI states…...

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ghacks. net > 05/08/2026 > valve-opens-steam-controller-reservations-on-may-8-with-anti-scalper-account-requirements

Valve Opens Steam Controller Reservations on May 8 With Anti-Scalper Account Requirements - g Hacks Tech News

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (311+ words) Valve is opening a reservation queue for the Steam Controller on Friday, May 8 at 10 AM Pacific. This move comes after the controller sold out within 30 minutes of its launch on May 4 and appeared on resale sites with markups ranging from…...