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Discord Rolls Out New System That Automatically Estimates Users' Ages

Discord has rolled out an automatic age estimation system based on account signals in all countries except Australia and the United Kingdom, following the age verification system it suspended in February. According to the company, 90 percent of users will not be asked to verify their age, while default safety restrictions will be applied to accounts assigned to the 13-17 age group.

McDonald's Is Testing Ads on Drive-Thru Menus

New Phishing Trap: Google Accounts Stolen with the Promise of Free Claude Max

According to Malwarebytes, a new phishing scam aims to steal login credentials by redirecting users to a fake Google sign-in page with the promise of a free Claude Max subscription. Experts shared tips on how to detect fake pages prepared with the browser-in-browser technique.

Apple Clarifies Texture and Grain Controls Are Exclusive to New iPhone Cameras

Apple has clarified that the new texture and grain controls can only be used on older iPhone models when editing photos taken with the newest iPhones. The company updated its press releases, which initially caused confusion, to specify that these controls apply only to photos taken with certain cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo.

Saudi Arabia-based Ceer unveils Exobot electric sedan and SUV models

Saudi Arabia-based startup Ceer unveiled its Exobot electric sedan and SUV models. The company aims to add five more vehicles by 2030, following the models planned to go on sale in Saudi Arabia in 2027.

Google Hit with €403 Million GDPR Fine: Proton Says Company Could Pay It in 55 Hours

Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million for unlawfully processing location data. According to Proton, Alphabet can cover this fine with about 55 hours of cash flow, making the deterrence of the sanction debatable.

Putin's Online Voting Footage Sparks Controversy: Uses Unlicensed Windows 10 and Dell Computer

Russian President Vladimir Putin's online voting footage became a subject of ridicule on social media after it was revealed that he used a Dell computer running unlicensed Windows 10. The images also sparked debates about the inconsistency with Russia's policy of using domestic technology and the legitimacy of the elections.

Meta to Build 1 Petabit Submarine Cable Between US and France

Meta has announced it will build a new submarine cable between the US and France with a capacity of 1 petabit. The cable, named Petal, will offer twice the speed of Meta's existing Anjana system.