Gmail enables option to change usernames to all accounts in the US, Apple is pushing an update to iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword hacking tool, and Anthropic attempts to contain the spread of leaked Claude Code source code.
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BBC reports Oracle began significant job cuts on Tuesday. On LinkedIn a senior manager posted the cuts included “senior engineers, architects, operations leaders, program managers, and technical specialists”. Another employee told the BBC the cuts include approximately 10,000 jobs. Reuters reports Oracle is laying off 491 remote employees in the Seattle and Washington state offices, effective June 1st, according to a filed notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Oracle declined to respond to the BBC’s request for comment.
Source: BBC, The Guardian, and Reuters
Gmail, which actually, for real, launched 22 years ago on April 1st, 2004, opened the ability to change a Google account username to all users in the US. The change was announced in 2025 and began a gradual rollout in December. User names can be changed only once every 12 months and all existing emails will still be available, with the former email address remaining active and able to receive emails. Both emails will work as a Google sign in and all data in Photos and Drive, and other Google services, also remain accessible.
Source: Engadget
Apple is pushing a security update to iPhones on iOS 18 to protect users against attackers using the DarkSword takeover tool, which can infect a phone by visiting any websites with infected code. The update allows users to remain on iOS 18, not forcing any upgrades to the most recent iOS the device can run, as is usually standard. Wired reports that, as of February, up to a quarter of all iPhone users remain on iOS 18, noting many are holding out due to distaste of the liquid glass UI. Users on the latest version of iOS are already protected.
Source: Wired and Digital Trends
The Wall Street Journal reports Anthropic is attempting to control the spread of the leaked Claude Code source code by issuing copyright takedown requests, covering over 8,000 available copies. On Tuesday an Anthropic spokesperson told Axios, “Earlier today, a Claude Code release included some internal source code. No sensitive customer data or credentials were involved or exposed” and “This was a release packaging issue caused by human error, not a security breach. We’re rolling out measures to prevent this from happening again.”
Source: The Wall Street Journal and Axios
On Wednesday, parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, announced a new rollout of AI video model Seedance, called Seedance 2.0, with a third-party partner strengthening the model’s intellectual property rights protection. Seedance’s initial release brought complaints and a cease-and-desist from the Motion Picture Association, with the viral Tom Cruise battling Brad Pitt video drawing lots of attention to the model. All output will contain visible and embedded watermarks, with ByteDance introducing a way to detect model created content even if altered off-platform. Seedance 2.0 will be available in editing app CapCut for paid users in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. No timeline currently available for the US and India.
Source: The Next Web
TikTok announced a partnership with Cameo, integrating requesting personalized videos from personalities on Cameo directly from the TikTok app. Creators on TikTok can also sign up for Cameo without needing to setup a separate account.
Source: Engadget
Bloomberg reports Google is developing a screenless fitness band to compete with other screenless offerings from Whoop Inc and Oura Health. The band is expected to release under the Fitbit brand later in 2026. Basic features will be accessible for free with advanced features requiring a subscription. Google will also charge for the device, unlike Whoop’s model, which includes the hardware with a subscription.
Source: Bloomberg
On Wednesday, Samsung released a free Android app called ‘Hearapy’, claiming it can reduce the effects of motion sickness with sound. The app plays a low 100Hz sine wave for one minute to stimulate part of the ear responsible for balance, which Samsung says should relieve symptoms like nausea for up to two hours. The sound can be replayed as needed, though any relief is not guaranteed. In 2025 Japan’s Nagoya University published research showing specific sound wavelengths helped reduce discomfort for those suffering from motion sickness. The app’s effectiveness may vary depending on headphone quality; Samsung recommends using the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Source: The Verge
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