Report finds most subscription services manipulate customers with ‘dark patterns’

Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 We recently launched the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, designed to support founders from early traction to IPO. Today, we are thrilled to announce new additions to the agenda, featuring insights from notable speakers, including Eric . Want More Context? 🔎

Google has launched OSS Rebuild, a new initiative aimed at enhancing the security of open-source package ecosystems to prevent software supply chain attacks. Matthew Suozzo from Google Open Source Security stated that this initiative provides security teams with essential data to mitigate risks without adding extra burden on upstream maintainers. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has included two vulnerabilities in SysAid IT support software in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to evidence of active exploitation. Notably, CVE-2025-2775, which has a CVSS score of 9.3, relates to an improper restriction of XML external entity (XXE) reference vulnerability. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to active exploitation as of July 22, 2025. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies must remediate these vulnerabilities by July 23, 2025. Want More Context? 🔎

A groundbreaking humanoid robot from China has achieved a significant milestone by being the first to autonomously change its own battery pack, raising intriguing questions about the future of robotics. This development challenges skepticism about robot capabilities and hints at advancements that may redefine human-robot interactions. Want More Context? 🔎

A six-month international study involving 2,896 employees across 141 organizations found that a four-day workweek with no pay reduction significantly enhanced employee well-being, job satisfaction, and sleep quality, particularly among those reducing hours by eight or more. While the study highlighted the potential of this work model for improving workplace conditions, it acknowledged limitations related to sample size and volunteer participation. Want More Context? 🔎