August, 2025

August, 2025

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: You Asked, We Answered
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket...

UK Backs Down On Apple Encryption Backdoor—But The Secret Deal Raises New Questions
The UK government has reportedly backed down from its dangerous demand that Apple build encryption backdoors, following pressure from the Trump administration. But the secretive nature of this “mutu...

Crypto Exchange Gemini Says MiCA License Opens ‘Vastly Larger Market’
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini plans to continue growing in Europe after receiving a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. “Receiving this a...

FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson told 13 tech companies Thursday (Aug. 21) that if they censor Americans or fail to protect their privacy and data security due to foreign gov...

Google Offers Gemini to Government Workers for 47 Cents
Google on Thursday (Aug. 21) said it would be offering a complete artificial intelligence (AI) platform to federal agencies and employees for 47 cents in the first year. “Gemini for Gover...

Anthropic Seeks to Raise $10 Billion Amid Strong Investor Interest
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic is reportedly in advanced talks to raise as much as $10 billion in a new funding round. The amount is higher than the $5 billion reported by B...

Gen Z Savings Rise Despite Paycheck Strain
Most consumers in the United States live paycheck to paycheck, but young generations are finding ways to hold on to more of what they earn. PYMNTS Intelligence found that Generation Z consu...

Netflix’s new Splinter Cell animated series kicks off in October
The Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series finally has a release date and a proper trailer, but Netflix alread...

Here are the best streaming service deals available right now
To celebrate the launch of ESPN Unlimited, Disney is offering a discounted bundle through January 5th. | Image: Gett...

Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly i...

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