ICE Confirms Use Of Paragon Spyware In Drug Trafficking Investigations
The acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that the agency purchased and used spyware developed by Paragon Solutions in drug trafficking investigations, according to a letter…
Google Expands Vids With AI Avatars Veo 3.1 And Direct YouTube Export
Google has introduced a set of new features to its video editor app Vids, adding avatar control through text prompts, support for its Veo 3.1 video-generation model, direct export to…
Amazon Server Exposure Reveals Personal Data From Duc App Users
A publicly accessible Amazon-hosted storage server exposed hundreds of thousands of files containing personal data from users of the Duc App, a money-transfer service owned by Toronto-based Duales. The server…
Microsoft Releases Three Multimodal AI Models As It Expands In-House Capabilities
Microsoft has introduced three new foundational AI models capable of generating text, voice, and images, marking a step in its effort to expand its in-house multimodal AI capabilities while maintaining…
Outlook Glitch Joins NASA’s Artemis II Crew In Space
The NASA Artemis II mission is meant to mark a major return to human lunar exploration. But just hours into the flight, the crew ran into a very familiar problem…
ElevenLabs Launches ElevenMusic App To Expand Into AI Generated Music
ElevenLabs has released a new iOS app called ElevenMusic, marking its entry into AI-generated music and positioning the company beyond its core voice technology offerings. The app allows users to…
Flipboard Launches Social Websites To Aggregate Content Across Decentralized Platforms
Flipboard has introduced a new feature called “social websites,” allowing creators and publishers to build customizable web hubs that aggregate content and conversations from across the open social web. The…
Hims & Hers Confirms Data Breach Involving Customer Support System
Hims & Hers has disclosed a data breach involving its third-party customer service platform, where hackers accessed and stole customer support records containing personal information. The company said the intrusion…
Amazon Imposes 3.5% Fuel Surcharge On Sellers As Oil Prices Surge
Amazon is introducing a 3.5% fuel surcharge for merchants using its logistics network, as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict increase transportation costs across the industry. The surcharge…
Sonder Launches Dating App Focused On Creative Profiles And In Person Events To Address User Fatigue
Sonder, a London-based startup, is positioning itself as an alternative to traditional dating platforms by combining unstructured digital profiles with in-person events, as its founders respond to what they describe…
Delve Faces New Allegations Over Open Source License Use As Whistleblower Claims Misrepresentation
Delve is facing additional scrutiny following new allegations that it used an open source tool without proper attribution, as claims from a whistleblower expand concerns about the company’s practices. The…
Anthropic Takedown Notice Removes Thousands Of GitHub Repositories After Code Leak
Anthropic triggered the removal of thousands of repositories on GitHub after issuing a copyright takedown notice linked to an accidental release of source code for its Claude Code tool. The…
Drift Suspends Withdrawals After Security Breach As Losses Estimated Up To $285 Million
Drift has halted withdrawals and deposits after confirming a security incident, as blockchain analysts estimate losses could reach hundreds of millions of dollars. The company said in a post on…
Hasbro Confirms Cyberattack As Website Disruptions And Delivery Delays Emerge
Hasbro has confirmed a cyberattack involving unauthorised access to its network, following disruptions to its websites and warnings of potential delays to product deliveries. The company disclosed the breach in…
SpaceX Files For IPO With $1 Trillion Valuation Expected As Musk Expands Interconnected Ventures
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning the company for a potential valuation exceeding $1 trillion and one of the…
Meta Tests Instagram Plus Subscription With Story Controls And Premium Features
Meta has begun testing a new premium subscription for Instagram users, introducing additional features focused on Stories as the company expands its paid offerings across its platforms. The subscription, called…
Delve Faces New Allegations As Anonymous Accuser Releases Additional Evidence
Delve is facing renewed scrutiny after an anonymous accuser published additional claims and materials, a day after the company’s founder denied earlier allegations regarding its compliance practices. The accuser, operating…
Poll Shows Americans Using AI More While Trust Remains Low And Concerns Rise
Americans are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools for tasks such as research, writing, and data analysis, but most remain skeptical about the technology and its broader impact, according to a…
Poll Finds 15% Of Americans Open To AI Managers As Workplace Automation Expands
A new survey shows a minority of Americans are willing to report to artificial intelligence systems at work, as companies increasingly deploy AI to handle management tasks and organizational workflows.…