A highly respected veteran security researcher has confirmed that a database of 149 million compromised credentials, including those for an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, has been leaked online.

A database containing 149 million compromised credentials, including 48 million Gmail accounts, has been leaked online. The database, which was not password-protected or encrypted, has been taken down but not before it was analyzed by cybersecurity experts. The leaked data, likely a compilation of past breaches and infostealer logs, poses significant risks to users, including potential credential stuffing attacks. Google has confirmed that they are aware of the issue and have automated protections in place to lock accounts and force password resets when exposed credentials are identified.

Oprah's Favorite Hands-Free Crossbody Bag Is the 'Just-Right Size' — and It's Cheaper Than Ever on Amazon Right Now

Oprah Winfrey has named the Mali+Lili Gail Vegan Leather Multi-Compartment Crossbody Bag one of her 'favorite' things of 2025. This hands-free crossbody bag, now on sale for $41 on Amazon, is praised for its just-right size and versatility. With its main zippered compartment and two outer pockets, it's designed for carrying essentials like cards, keys, and a phone. Available in 11 colors, it's a convenient choice for winter and travel, receiving positive reviews from Amazon shoppers for its lightweight and high-quality design.

These are the best secure email services I recommend in 2026

This article from Android Authority highlights the importance of privacy in email services and recommends five secure email services for 2026 that prioritize user privacy with end-to-end encryption, no tracking, and additional security features.

Excel is officially a programming language: Here’s what that means

This article explains how Microsoft Excel has evolved into a Turing-complete programming language, thanks to features like LAMBDA and recursion. It highlights the significance of this shift, enabling users to build complex, automated systems directly within the spreadsheet, improving portability, and enhancing security by eliminating the need for VBA macros.

TikTok is rolling out a new age-detection system in the EU | Mashable

The pressure is mounting on social media companies to enforce their rules and protect children on the platforms. Australia recently instituted a ban on children under the age of 16 from social media platforms. Gaming platforms like Roblox are now using facial recognition technolo

The Books Briefing: Taking the Internet Novel Offline - The Atlantic

This newsletter from The Atlantic explores how novelists are tackling the challenge of depicting contemporary life in the age of the internet. It highlights Madeline Cash's debut novel 'Lost Lambs', which uses the classic form of the family drama to depict the impact of online life on relationships. It also discusses other novels that address online life, including a K-pop fan fiction novel and a show about societal issues in an emergency room.

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Netflix to Keep Warner Bros. Movies in Theaters for 45-Day Window, Says Ted Sarandos: ‘I Want to Win the Box Office’

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos insists that the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros. will not bury the theatrical movie business. Sarandos stated that Netflix will maintain a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies and aims to compete and win at the box office. Despite backlash from theater trade groups and industry backlash, Sarandos believes the acquisition is necessary and that the theatrical business is profitable.

Clickbait review – gripping drama about the human cost of moderating the internet

This workplace drama explores the human cost of moderating social media content, starring Lili Reinhart as a content moderator who becomes obsessed with a violent video. The film delves into the psychological impact of such work and the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist.

AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation | TechCrunch

Higgsfield offers a tool that allows consumers, creators, and social media teams to create and edit AI-generated videos.

Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it

Starlink has reportedly waived monthly subscription payments for users inside Iran after its government shut down the internet last Thursday - cutting off millions of people from their families, livelihoods and access to information, during a deadly crackdown on protests.