In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks

Published on August 13, 2026
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.
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Can social media start over? Bluesky's CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 

August 13, 2026
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.

Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report

August 13, 2026
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.