spoofing

Google rolled out significant Android security and privacy updates in 2026, focusing on AI-driven protections and system-level safeguards. New features combat scam calls, enhance on-device threat detection, and offer greater user control over personal data, including temporary location sharing and restricted contact access.

Google's second Android Show on Tuesday spent an hour on Android 17, and the surprise is how much of it isn't AI. Yes, there are Gemini-built widgets and a Chrome that books your parking. There's also a 10-second buffer before Reels, an emoji redraw, Instagram that finally matches the iPhone, and a wireless exit from iOS. All of it, AI and otherwise, below.

WhatsApp has released security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities. One flaw could allow malicious media loading via AI-generated messages, while another on Windows could disguise harmful files. While no exploitation is reported, these bugs could facilitate social engineering. Users are urged to update their apps immediately for enhanced security.

Google front-loaded I/O this year. Tuesday's Android Show dropped a brand-new laptop line called Googlebook, rebranded the company's best AI features as Gemini Intelligence, redesigned Android Auto from the ground up, and stuffed Android 17 with everything from a 10-second app speed bump to bank-scam call screening. Here's the full recap.

Comedian Kuraishi's surprise entry as Suriya's Vaaranam Aayiram character on Cooku With Comali Season 7 captivated audiences. His precise mimicry, blending tribute with humour, impressed judges and viewers alike. This performance, showcasing his versatile talent, added a nostalgic and entertaining touch to the popular show, reinforcing his status as a top Tamil television personality.

Now showing in theaters, the Telugu movie 'Gaayapadda Simham' stars Tharun Bhascker and Faria Abdullah in a captivating narrative about a man's romantic pursuit in the US that ultimately leads to a fight for his life back in India.

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements are closely watched as a test of President Trump's naval blockade, with another tanker, Elpis, also showing unusual activity near Iran.

Kirti Kulhari penned a heartfelt birthday wish for boyfriend Rajeev Siddhartha, sharing a romantic photo and a sweet note on social media. Calling him deserving of “the world,” she expressed love and admiration for his growth. The couple reportedly fell in love on the sets of Four More Shots Please. Kirti, known for films like Pink and Uri, was last seen in Badass Ravi Kumar.

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been leaked online in HD even as the film awaits CBFC certification. While fans search for download links, cybersecurity experts warn that many URLs circulating on WhatsApp, X, and Telegram are malicious—designed to install malware or steal banking credentials through phishing. Here's what you need to know about the Jana Nayagan leak, the cyber fraud risks, and why clicking that link could be a costly mistake.

In a high-stakes situation, two F-15 pilots were forced to eject and immediately tapped into their Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape skills to evade hostile Iranian forces. Utilizing the revolutionary AN/PRQ-7 Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL), they communicated covertly with their rescuers through encrypted bursts, expertly safeguarding their whereabouts during a tense extraction process.

Actor Thambi Ramaiah has clarified that his son's upcoming film 'TN 2026 Thanga Natchathiram' does not target actor Vijay's political aspirations. He emphasized the film, written a year ago, is a humorous entertainer about a mass hero seeking power, not a political critique. Ramaiah assured the movie respects all individuals and parties, having friends across the political spectrum.