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Tor’s New Android App Lets Users Share Internet Access To Help Millions Reach The Open Web

DawentsIT: Tor’s New Android App Lets Users Share Internet Access To Help Millions Reach The Open Web

The Tor Project has introduced a dedicated Android app designed to make it much easier for ordinary users to help people living under internet censorship. The app, called Snowflake Volunteer, turns an Android phone into a Snowflake proxy. Instead of…

Apple Launches Fresh Legal Challenge Against UK Over Encrypted Data

DawentsIT: Apple Launches Fresh Legal Challenge Against UK Over Encrypted Data

Apple has launched a new legal challenge against the UK government’s latest attempt to require access to encrypted iCloud data, escalating a years-long dispute over privacy, encryption, and law enforcement powers. What happened?: The UK Home Office issued Apple with…

AIDR: Defining The Next Era Of Cybersecurity

DawentsIT: AIDR: Defining The Next Era Of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is entering a new phase where traditional defenses are no longer enough. As cyberattacks become faster, more automated, and increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, organisations are turning toward a new approach known as AI-Driven Detection and Response (AIDR), a…

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App Hits A Major Roadblock In India

DawentsIT: Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App Hits A Major Roadblock In India

India has reportedly ordered GitHub to restrict access to repositories connected to Bitchat, an offline messaging application created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, citing concerns that the technology could be misused for illegal activities and bypass traditional communication monitoring systems.…

xAI Launches A No-Code Tool To Build AI Voice Agents For Businesses

DawentsIT: xAI Launches A No-Code Tool To Build AI Voice Agents For Businesses

xAI has unveiled a new no-code platform that allows businesses to create AI-powered voice agents in under two minutes, marking another major step in the race to make conversational AI accessible to companies of all sizes. The new tool is…

Meta To Begin Building Secret AI Chip In September To Reduce Nvidia Reliance

DawentsIT: Meta To Begin Building Secret AI Chip In September To Reduce Nvidia Reliance

Meta is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward controlling its own AI infrastructure by beginning production of a new custom AI chip, code named “Iris,” in September 2026. The initiative is designed to reduce the company’s long-term dependence…

South Africa’s Biggest E-Commerce Giant Just Made History After 15 Years

DawentsIT: South Africa's Biggest E-Commerce Giant Just Made History After 15 Years

South Africa’s largest e-commerce company, Takealot Group, has reached a major milestone by reporting its first-ever full-year operating profit after nearly 15 years in business, despite facing increasing competition from Amazon, Temu, and Shein. The company, owned by Naspers, reported:…

Samsung, SK Hynix & Micron Just Got Hit With A Massive Lawsuit

DawentsIT: Samsung, SK Hynix & Micron Just Got Hit With A Massive Lawsuit

A new class action antitrust lawsuit has been filed in a California federal court against Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology, accusing the three companies of illegally coordinating to restrict the supply of DRAM memory chips and inflate prices.…

WhatsApp Officially Begins Global Rollout Of Usernames To Replace Phone Numbers

DawentsIT: WhatsApp Officially Begins Global Rollout Of Usernames To Replace Phone Numbers

WhatsApp has officially started rolling out usernames globally, allowing users to connect without revealing their personal phone numbers. The long awaited feature marks a major shift in how people use the messaging platform. Instead of exchanging phone numbers to start…