The Silent Gatekeepers: LG Electronics Moves to Purge Residential Proxy SDKs from Smart TVs

In a significant pivot for consumer privacy and IoT security, LG Electronics USA has announced a sweeping initiative to banish applications from its webOS platform that transform smart televisions into residential proxy nodes. This development comes on the heels of a damning investigation by the security firm Spur, which revealed that a staggering 42 percent…

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New York Moves to Tighten Reins on Buy Now, Pay Later Industry with Formal Regulatory Framework

By PYMNTS | July 15, 2026 In a significant pivot for the financial technology landscape, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) officially unveiled a comprehensive proposal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, aimed at establishing a robust licensing and supervision framework for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers. This move represents a major…

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