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Wearable Technology

Oura Unveils Ring 4 Ceramic Collection and New Health Features

Oura has announced the launch of the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic collection, featuring zirconia ceramic rings in Tide, Cloud, Petal, and Midnight colors, priced at $499 with a $5.99 monthly membership. The company also introduced a charging case ($99) that holds up to five full ring charges. Additionally, Oura's new Health Panels feature allows members to schedule bloodwork via the Oura app at Quest Diagnostics labs for $99, providing insights into 50 biomarkers. Users can now pair and switch between different Oura Ring 4 colors under a single account.

AI and Development Tools

Salesforce Enters Vibe Coding Arena with Agentforce Vibes

Salesforce has introduced Agentforce Vibes, an AI-powered developer tool designed to facilitate vibe coding within its ecosystem. This tool enables developers to work more autonomously on Salesforce applications and agents by automating many technical implementation tasks.

Agentforce Vibes includes Vibe Codey, an autonomous AI coding agent that connects to a company’s existing Salesforce account, reusing existing code and adhering to coding guidelines to create apps that align with existing products.

The tool offers an end-to-end experience, incorporating features from app ideation to building and observability with enterprise-grade security and governance controls. It builds upon Salesforce's previous AI developer tools and is based on a fork of the open-source Cline's Visual Studio Code Extension.

Currently offered for free to existing users, Agentforce Vibes provides 50 requests per org per day using OpenAI’s GPT-5 model, with additional requests routed through a Salesforce-hosted Qwen 3.0 model. Priced usage plans are expected in the future.

Cybersecurity

South Korea Grapples with Escalating Cyberattacks and Fragmented Defenses

South Korea, a digital leader, faces escalating cyberattacks due to its rapid technological advancement and fragmented cybersecurity defenses. The country has experienced a major cybersecurity incident every month in 2025, affecting various sectors including retail, finance, and telecommunications.

Key issues include:

  • A fragmented system of government ministries and agencies leading to slow and uncoordinated responses.
  • A severe shortage of skilled cybersecurity experts.
  • Reactive rather than proactive cybersecurity measures.

Notable incidents include data breaches at GS Retail, Wemix, Albamon, SK Telecom, Yes24, and Lotte Card. North Korea-linked hackers, such as the Kimsuky group, have also targeted South Korean organizations and embassies using advanced techniques like AI-generated deepfakes.

In response, the South Korean Presidential Office is tightening defenses through an interagency plan and considering legal changes to launch probes at the first sign of hacking. However, concerns remain about potential politicization and overreach.

Experts suggest a hybrid model with a central body for strategy and coordination, alongside independent oversight and expert agencies like KISA for technical work.

Privacy and Security

FTC Accuses Sendit of Illegally Collecting Children's Data and Deceiving Users

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against Sendit, an anonymous question app popular with Gen Z, for unlawfully collecting children’s data, deceiving users about message senders, and tricking users into buying memberships.

Sendit allowed users, mostly teens, to send anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. The FTC alleges Sendit sent fake, provocative messages to users and offered a "Diamond Membership" for $9.99 to reveal senders, which was often a recurring weekly payment and provided false information.

The FTC also accuses Sendit of knowingly collecting data on users under 13 without parental consent, violating COPPA. In 2022, over 116,000 users reported being under 13, but Sendit did not notify parents or seek permission.

Sendit previously faced criticism for marketing itself as "Sendit Reveal," an app that would reveal anonymous senders, and sued competitor NGL for allegedly stealing the idea of fake questions.

Politics

Ted Cruz Blocks Data Privacy Bill for All Americans, Citing Unfounded Concerns

Sen. Ted Cruz blocked Sen. Ron Wyden's bill, S.2850, aimed at extending data privacy protections to all Americans, mirroring those already in place for federal officials. Cruz claimed the bill could hinder law enforcement efforts, while Wyden argued it would protect citizens from violence and stalking. Cruz also opposed S.2851, which sought to extend similar protections to state officials and domestic violence survivors. Wyden emphasized the need to protect everyone, highlighting the risks of data breaches and misuse of personal information obtained from data brokers.

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Enters Social Video Space with Sora App Launch Alongside Sora 2 Model

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, an advanced audio and video generator, along with the Sora app, a social platform akin to TikTok. Sora 2 enhances realism in video generation by improving adherence to physical laws. The Sora app features 'cameos,' allowing users to integrate their likeness into generated scenes after a verification process. Initially available in the U.S. and Canada, the free app includes parental controls and algorithmic personalization. OpenAI plans to monetize by charging for extra video generation during peak demand. The launch brings user safety concerns, particularly around misuse of AI likeness and deceptive content creation.

Technology

Amazon's New Echo Lineup: AI-Powered and Feature-Rich

Amazon has launched a new range of Echo devices powered by Alexa+, including the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11. These devices feature improved processing power, enhanced natural language understanding, and integration with various services like Fandango and GrubHub. The new Echo devices run on Amazon’s custom-designed silicon chips, AZ3 and AZ3 Pro, which include an AI Accelerator. The Echo Dot Max offers better conversation detection and wake word recognition, while the Echo Studio features a smaller design and spatial audio. The Echo Show 8 and 11 have improved picture quality and run Alexa+ Home. Amazon is also partnering with Oura for personalized health suggestions.

Streaming Services

Fubo and Hulu Live TV Merger Approved by Shareholders, Awaiting Regulatory Go-Ahead

Fubo shareholders have approved the transaction to merge with Hulu Live TV, a deal initially announced in January. This merger aims to create a stronger competitor to YouTube TV, which currently leads in subscribers.
The combined entity of Hulu Live TV and Fubo will have approximately 6 million subscribers, narrowing the gap with YouTube TV's 10 million. Fubo may introduce a new Hulu-branded package, potentially offering access to Disney's streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN) at no extra cost.
The deal still requires regulatory approvals due to its impact on market competition. Upon finalization, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo. David Gandler, co-founder and CEO of Fubo, will oversee the merged Fubo and Hulu Live TV operations.

Financial Technology

Venmo and PayPal Integrate for Seamless Money Transfers

Venmo and PayPal are finally becoming natively compatible, allowing users to send money to each other directly. This resolves a long-standing inconvenience for users who previously relied on workarounds. PayPal users will be able to find Venmo users via phone number and email. Users can control their discoverability in Venmo's privacy settings. This integration is part of PayPal's broader initiative, PayPal World, aimed at connecting various payment systems globally. Venmo and PayPal collectively boast 2 billion users worldwide.

Technology

Amazon's Enhanced Echo Devices: A Leap in AI-Powered Home Assistance with Alexa+

Amazon has launched a new range of Echo devices—Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11—powered by the upgraded Alexa+. These devices feature improved processing power, enhanced sound, and new capabilities such as natural language conversations and integration with services like Fandango and GrubHub. The devices run on Amazon's custom AZ3 and AZ3 Pro chips, which enable better conversation detection, advanced language models, and ambient AI features. New features include Alexa+ Home for smart home management, integration with Amazon shopping services, and partnerships with health and wellness companies like Oura.