Nick Clegg Steps Down from Meta After Seven Years
Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs and a prominent voice in shaping the company’s policies, has announced his departure after seven years. Clegg shared the news on X and…
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs That Could Affect E-Tailers Like Shein and Temu
Mexico’s new tariff policy is set to shake up the world of online shopping, with platforms like Shein and Temu potentially facing significant hurdles. Starting January 1, goods entering Mexico…
CNBC Launches CNBC+ Streaming Service with Tiered Pricing and Global Reach
CNBC has unveiled CNBC+, a new subscription-based streaming service offering business news and financial content tailored to its core audience. Priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 annually, the service…
Drones Fuel Surge in Contraband Deliveries to England and Wales Prisons
England and Wales prisons are grappling with a dramatic rise in drone incursions, as new figures reveal a tenfold increase in incidents since 2020. A Freedom of Information request by…
US Soldier Arrested for Allegedly Selling Stolen Phone Records in Hacking Case
Federal authorities have charged Cameron John Wagenius, a U.S. Army soldier, with selling stolen confidential phone records, linking him to a broader hacking operation that involved high-profile breaches. Arrested on…
US Sanctions Iran and Russia for Election Interference with AI Disinformation
The United States has sanctioned Iranian and Russian groups for attempting to interfere in the 2024 elections using disinformation campaigns powered by artificial intelligence. Announced Tuesday by the Treasury and…
ByteDance Reportedly Finding Loopholes to Acquire Nvidia Chips Despite U.S. Restrictions
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, reportedly plans to spend $7 billion on Nvidia AI chips in 2025. According to The Information, the move could position ByteDance as one of…
Las Vegas Explosion Near Trump Hotel Linked to Fireworks in Cybertruck, Leaves One Dead and Seven Injured
A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas early New Year’s Day left one person dead and seven others injured, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)…
UK Antitrust Watchdog Investigates IBM’s HashiCorp Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal review of IBM’s proposed $6.4 billion acquisition of cloud software provider HashiCorp. The investigation aims to assess whether the…
Apple TV+ Offers Free Streaming This Weekend
Apple TV+ will be free to stream worldwide from January 3 to January 5, giving viewers a chance to explore its catalog of original series and films without a subscription.…
Meta Offers Free Replacements After Software Update Bricks Quest Headsets
Meta is addressing a widespread issue caused by a buggy software update that rendered some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets unusable. Initially, the company faced…
Nvidia Finalizes $700 Million Acquisition of AI Startup Run:ai
Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli startup Run:ai, a company that helps developers optimize AI hardware infrastructure. The deal faced months of regulatory scrutiny, including a…
Volkswagen Data Leak Exposed Location Data for 800,000 Electric Cars
For several months, the personal data and precise locations of 800,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Volkswagen and its associated brands were publicly accessible online due to a significant data leak.…
US Treasury Says China-Linked Hackers Breached Systems in Cyberattack
Hackers linked to the Chinese government breached the US Treasury Department using vulnerabilities in third-party remote management software, marking a significant security incident. As reported by The New York Times,…
US Healthcare Sector Faces Potentially Costly Cybersecurity Overhaul
Healthcare providers across the United States may soon face stricter cybersecurity requirements as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveils proposals aimed at combating ransomware and data breaches…
YouTube is Testing a Floating Play Something Button to Pick Videos For You
YouTube is testing a floating “Play Something” button that picks a random video for users. Spotted by 9to5Google in the Android app, the feature resembles Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button…
Nvidia Is Betting Big on Robotics, and Jetson Thor Is Its Next Move
Nvidia is leaning into robotics as it looks to expand beyond its dominant AI chip business. The company plans to launch Jetson Thor, a new compact computer designed for humanoid…
Tesla Explores HBM4 Chips from Samsung and SK Hynix for Its Dojo Supercomputer
Tesla is diving into the next frontier of AI hardware, exploring HBM4 memory chips from South Korean giants Samsung and SK Hynix to supercharge its custom-built Dojo supercomputer. According to…
Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Every Portable Device in the EU Now Requires USB-C Ports
The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable devices. Starting now, any new smartphones, tablets, headphones, gaming consoles, and…