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Inside Apple's War on App Store Fraud: $2.2 Billion Blocked, Millions of Accounts Flagged

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Android users beware — this huge fraud scam campaign hit millions of victims around the world, make sure you're not next

Researchers found hundreds of malicious Android apps on the Play Store, generating profits through fake ads.

TechRadar · May 21

The original Chromecast might finally be reaching the end of the road

Apps like YouTube and HBO Max are no longer detecting the original Chromecast for some users.

Android Central · May 21

Xreal Project Aura crams a whole VR headset into a pair of smart glasses, and it's exactly what Android XR was made for

Xreal and Google have been working on a pair of smart glasses that will redefine how you see the category, and we finally got to see them in-person at Google I/O.

Android Central · May 21

I could probably generate hundreds of Gemini images before hitting the limit — but the new AI meter still changed my behavior

Gemini’s shift from daily limits to a new 5-hour window has changed the way I use it.

TechRadar · May 21

'Scammer' Lyft Driver Allegedly Tried to Charge Riders $75 Using An AI-Generated Photo of Fake Car Damages

A Florida Lyft driver has been blocked after allegedly using AI-generated images to claim a $75 (£59) damage fee.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Looks like Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, just like my LG TV's Magic Remote that drives me and my kids mad

Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote

TechRadar · May 21

As AI Infrastructure Heats Up, Stay on the Sidelines With CoreWeave Stock

CoreWeave will remain one of the top beneficiaries of the global AI infrastructure boom, supported by massive growth in contracted backlog.

Barchart · May 21

‘Google?’: Mother’s instant guess and emotional reaction to son’s job reveal wins hearts online, watch video

A heartwarming video shows parents reacting with overwhelming joy and emotion after their son, Harnav Singh, revealed he secured a job at Google. His mother's intuition proved correct, leading to tears of pride and celebratory embraces. The touching moment, shared online, resonated deeply with viewers.

The Economic Times · May 21

K25.ai, Led by Tech Veteran Andy Cheung, Eyes Public Listing as World's First Prediction Market After $100M Valuation Investment from Nasdaq-Listed Strategic Partner

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- K25.ai, an APAC-focused AI-native live streaming and watch-to-predict platform, today announced the closing of a US$100 million-valued Pre-A strategic investment round led by NewGenIVF Group Limited (Nasdaq: NIVF) ("NewGenIVF" or "NIVF"), together with an exclusive APAC agency partnership.

AAP · May 21