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There is a support note, if you can find it. Here’s the link. “Starting January 2026,” Google tells users of the world’s most popular email platform, "Gmail will no longer support checking emails from third-party accounts through POP. The option to ‘Check mail from other accounts’ will no longer be available in Gmail on your computer."
Alphabet’s Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit by a Florida mother who alleged the startup's chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, representing one of the first U.
The lawsuits led to more scrutiny over whether tech companies are doing enough to safeguard young people from the risks posed by AI chatbots.
Well done Google. A major new privacy feature is coming to Pixel, Samsung and other phones courtesy of the new Android 17 upgrade. This will let users lock apps behind device security, and also hide message content from anyone but you.
Cybercriminals allegedly sent 9,000+ phishing emails using Google Cloud tools, targeting 3,200 organizations by exploiting legitimate automation features.
Can you really self-host a viable Google Photos alternative? I gave Immich a go on my NAS and I don't think I'll ever go back.
This Google Chrome vulnerability could leave your apps exposed to attack. You have been warned. Update your browser now.