Ubuntu snap-confine flaw can give attackers root access
Qualys has disclosed a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ubuntu’s snap-confine component, tracked as CVE-2026-8933. The issue could…
How much would you pay for a computer on your face?
Although Snap has not yet disclosed the specific apps or features that wearers can access via their Specs,…
Snap Acquires AR Firm Illumix in Bid to Boost AR Efforts
Snap, parent of Snapchat, has acquired spatial augmented reality company Illumix in a bid to boost its AR…
Almarai achieves 15m+ reach, attracts 9m+ visitors with immersive AR experiences on Snap Map
Snap Inc. and Almarai, in partnership with Starcom KSA, have revealed the results of the Harat ALYOUM Ramadan…
Snap’s AR Glasses May Launch Soon With a Jaw-Dropping Pricing
Snap has been cooking up consumer-facing AR glasses for quite a while at this point, but the development…
Snap & Kantar study flags AR’s role in tackling Gen Z ad fatigue
A study by Snap Inc. and Kantar highlights the growing role of augmented reality (AR) in addressing ad…
Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close
Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from…
TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial against Meta, YouTube
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction, according to one of the plaintiff’s…
Shutdown hits day 40 with flights and SNAP benefits disrupted
The government shutdown hit its 40th day on Sunday as the Senate prepared to reconvene for day two…
Is There Now an Opportunity in Snap After AR Feature Expansion?
Trying to decide if Snap belongs in your portfolio? You’re not alone. The stock’s journey this year has…
Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide
Imagine you’re walking your dog. It interacts with the world around you—sniffing some things, relieving itself on others.…
States struggle with AI therapy app rules amid mental health needs
In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI “therapy” as…