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Google Translate unveils live speech translations, now accessible via headphones with over 70 languages supported. This feature, previously Pixel Buds exclusive, is now beta on Android with Translate app. Improved text translations, powered by Gemini, offer better understanding of idioms and slang. Practice feature expands to 20 countries, adding more languages for personalized learning. Live speech-to-speech translation available in US, Mexico, and India on Android, iOS version planned. Improved text translations accessible in US and Mexico on Android, iOS, and web. Updates aim to enhance language translation and learning accessibility.

Seven Hundred Credit breached, impacting 5.6 million; personal data stolen, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The breach occurred between May and October 2025, with the company now mailing letters to affected individuals, offering credit monitoring services. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises recipients to take immediate action to protect their personal information.

President Trumps executive order on AI regulation aims to challenge state laws, arguing for a unified national approach. The order directs the Department of Justice to form a task force and the Commerce Department to identify onerous state AI laws. However, legal experts and startup founders express concerns about increased uncertainty and potential benefits for larger tech companies. The FTC and FCC are asked to explore federal standards, and the administration plans to work with Congress for a uniform AI law. Despite the goal of creating a clearer path for AI development, the future looks filled with legal challenges and debates, with hopes for a quick Congressional action to establish a comprehensive federal framework.

Googles Translate app introduces a new beta feature, enabling real-time translations in headphones for over seventy languages, currently available in the US, Mexico, and India. This tool preserves speakers tone and emphasis, aiming to make multilingual conversations smoother. Google plans to expand this feature to iOS and more countries in 2026. Additionally, Google is enhancing Translate with advanced Gemini capabilities for smarter, more accurate translations, and expanding language learning tools to nearly twenty new countries.

Rewind is Retros new feature, allowing users to revisit old photos privately or share nostalgic moments. Inspired by a popular in-app feature, Rewind addresses the gap for newer users. It encourages engagement with personal memories, setting Retro apart from other platforms.

Home Depots internal systems exposed for a year due to employees GitHub access token blunder. Security researcher Ben Zimmermann discovered the issue, attempted to warn Home Depot, but was ignored. TechCrunch eventually helped resolve the problem after Zimmermann contacted them.

Security researcher uncovers vulnerability in Hama Films photo booth website, exposing customer photos and videos. Despite repeated attempts to alert the company, Vibecast, and its co-founder, Joel Park, the issue remains unresolved. Customers data remains at risk, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing data protection.

Zevo and Tensor Team Up to Bring Self-Driving Cars to Everyday Consumers: A New Era of AI-Powered Mobility

Reddit challenges Australian law banning under-16s from social media, arguing it limits free political discussion and raises privacy concerns. The company seeks exemption, claiming its not a traditional social media platform but a collection of public forums.