[Video Link] The hard-working star of Der Untergang learns of a recently-launched set of tweaks to Google search results that push Google+ content to the top, integrating social information into search. Steven Levy has a smart piece up today on the launch of Google's "Search Plus Your World" (SPYW) at Wired.com. Internet critics will likely not be the only ones filing complaints about SPYW: The FTC may well have issues with this, too. (via @elinormills)
Hitler gets word of Google Search Plus Your World
Google bug let strangers find your phone number with just your Gmail address
A new vulnerability discovered by security researcher, brutecat, allowed attackers to bruteforce the phone numbers of Google users with minimal effort. This newly disclosed vulnerability, reported on June 9, 2025,… READ THE REST
Google readies blocks on "unpaid toll" scam texts
Send people a text demanding money, get paid! But one scam will soon be less profitable, assuming Google nails the implementation of its new block on "unpaid toll" messages in… READ THE REST
Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins
![Detailed engraving of a dolphin and porpoise, by George Shaw, (1809) [Public Domain]](https://i0.wp.com/boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dolphin.jpg?fit=300%2C161&quality=60&ssl=1&resize=250%2C190 "Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins")
Imagine trying to crack a language where every "word" is a complex pattern of clicks, whistles, and burst pulses. That's what Google's DolphinGemma AI model is tackling, running on waterproofed… READ THE REST
Your favorite people deserve their own theme song, with the help of AI
TL;DR: Supermusic AI is an easy-to-use generator of quality songs, on sale for a limited time for $39.97. Looking for the perfect birthday gift for friends and family who have everything? Go… READ THE REST
Dev dreams come true: Visual Studio for just $15
TL;DR: Work smarter, not harder with a lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows PC, now on sale for just $14.97 (reg. $499) until July 20th. Whether you're looking to… READ THE REST
The Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App is 20% off with code DROP20
TL;DR: Support your health and wellness goals with the Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App, just $39.97 (regular $199.99) for Deal Days with the coupon code DROP20. Want the Best Health App of the… READ THE REST
