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A report by 404 Media says law enforcement can get around the iPhone's automatic inactivity reboot, the security feature that locks devices after going offline, using GrayKey forensic tools to access otherwise locked phones. The finding has sparked discussion about how effective Apple's newest data protection measures really are against police forensic tools.

A leaked video from Magnet Forensics, the company behind the GrayKey phone unlocking tool, claims police can bypass an iPhone security feature that automatically reboots locked devices, a measure designed to prevent law enforcement from breaking into them. The reboot feature was introduced by Apple to thwart forensic tools, and the claim suggests those protections may be circumvented, renewing debate over police access to encrypted phones.

Freckle has introduced a new mobile phone designed for children that blocks internet access entirely and instead encourages outdoor activity. The device is aimed at parents seeking a screen-free alternative that still allows calls and contact with their kids. Commentary so far centres on the phone's stripped-down approach and its push to get children outside rather than online.

Chinese AI lab Z.ai has released GLM-5.3 as an open-weight model under a new license that differentiates between users. Individual users keep broad rights to use the model, while large commercial players, specifically hyperscalers, face additional requirements including security reviews for commercial use. The company also claims the model achieves top benchmark scores, positioning it as a competitive open alternative to closed frontier models.