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• YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens - Google platform YouTube introduced new parental controls letting families set daily limits or block Shorts for teens, amid concerns about phone time.
• Grubhub confirms data breach amid extortion claims - Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of stolen customer support data.
• Uber unveils a new robotaxi with no driver behind the wheel - Uber robotaxi testing begins on public roads in San Francisco Bay Area with plans to launch driverless rides in a major U.S. city later in 2026.
• PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire' - PETA proposes high-tech hologram to replace Punxsutawney Phil at annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering 3-D projection with weather predictions.
• FDA clears first at-home brain device for depression - FDA approves first brain stimulation device for home depression treatment. Flow Neuroscience's FL-100 headset uses electrical stimulation for adults, available in 2026.
• Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads - Criminal network "The Com" uses fake job posts to recruit teens for cybercrime, with recent arrests including 19-year-old Thalha Jubair accused of $115 million attacks.
• Robots that feel pain react faster than humans - Scientists create self-repairing robotic skin with pain detection and modular magnetic patches. The neuromorphic e-skin enables robots to sense harmful contact instantly.
• 10 ways to protect seniors from email scams - Email scams are targeting seniors at alarming rates, threatening life savings with a single click. Discover how families can add digital guardrails today.
• 5 tech terms that shape your online privacy - Learn how to review and limit app permissions on your phone to protect sensitive data. Step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android privacy settings control.
• Major airline is introducing free and 'essential' in-flight Wi-Fi for millions of travelers - Allowing passengers to browse, stream and work online during flights without charge, American Airlines is launching free Wi-Fi for travelers this month,