Google patches bug that exposed users’ private phone numbers
A security researcher recently uncovered a vulnerability that allowed the exposure of private recovery phone numbers linked to almost any Google account, without alerting the account owner. This bug posed…
Apple AirTag 2 Rumored to Feature Three Upgrades Ahead of Midyear Launch
Since their debut, Apple’s AirTags have become a popular tool for locating lost items, pets, and more. However, they have also faced challenges, particularly around misuse. Now, rumors suggest that…
Sam Altman launches eye-scanning ID verification startup in the UK
World, the biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the U.K. this week. The service uses a spherical eye-scanning device called the…
Meta reportedly plans multi-billion dollar investment in Scale AI
Meta is reportedly discussing a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI, with Bloomberg reporting that the deal could surpass $10 billion. This would mark the largest external AI investment by Meta,…
Tesla attempts to block public records access ahead of Austin robotaxi launch
Tesla is reportedly attempting to block journalists’ access to public records in Austin related to its upcoming robotaxi service launch in the city. The company announced in January its intention…
Nintendo Switch 2 Teardown Reveals Increased Repair Complexity
The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, offering the latest in gaming, but a new teardown reveals that repairing the console is more complicated than its predecessor. The detailed video shows…
Temu and Shein Shift Focus to Europe Amid Regulatory Challenges
Temu and Shein, China-founded budget e-commerce platforms, are increasingly turning to Europe as their U.S. operations suffer under unfavorable trade policies. However, their entry into European markets may not be…
UK court warns lawyers of ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations
The High Court of England and Wales has issued a strong warning to lawyers about the risks of misusing artificial intelligence in their work. In a ruling that combined two…
Trump administration challenges Biden and Obama-era cybersecurity rules
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises several cybersecurity policies established by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The White House released a fact sheet…
NASA orbiter spots astonishing object emerging through Martian clouds
NASA’s longest-running mission to Mars has delivered an extraordinary side view of Arsia Mons, a colossal, long-extinct volcano rising from the Red Planet’s surface just before dawn. On May 2,…
Bitcoin and US crypto stocks climb as more firms plan BTC purchases
US crypto-linked stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by Bitcoin’s 4% climb to $110,150. This rally brought Bitcoin closer to its May 22 peak of $112,000 as market concerns eased…
Trump approves deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops to LA
President Donald Trump has authorized sending another 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, U.S. officials told the Associated Press on Monday. This deployment comes just hours after California Governor…
Russia cuts interest rates to 20% for the first time since 2022 as inflation cools
On Friday, Russia’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 20%, marking its first rate cut since September 2022. This move suggests that inflation pressures,…
M&S Hackers Sent Abuse and Ransom Demand Straight to CEO
Hackers responsible for the cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) sent a threatening and abusive email directly to the retailer’s CEO, Stuart Machin, boasting about their breach and demanding payment,…
All ChatGPT Conversations, Including Deleted Ones, to Be Saved for Ongoing Lawsuits
This week, OpenAI announced that free users will gain access to the ChatGPT Memory feature, allowing the AI to remember past conversations and improve future interactions. However, a recent court…