SparkCat Malware Prompts Apple and Google to Remove 20 Apps
Security researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a sophisticated malware framework known as SparkCat, which has been active since March 2024. This malicious software infiltrated a food delivery app used in…
Macron Champions European AI Strategy at Paris Summit
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit convened in Paris, bringing together leaders and innovators from across Europe to discuss the future of AI development. French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a monumental…
Apple Responds to Attacks with New Security Updates for iOS and iPadOS
Apple has taken significant steps to enhance the security of its devices by releasing updates for iOS and iPadOS. This move comes in the wake of reports highlighting the use…
Android 16 Beta Introduces Time Zone Change Alerts
Android users can look forward to a new feature that promises to make time zone changes less confusing. Currently available only to those participating in the Android 16 beta, this…
Meta’s Restructuring Sparks Fear Amidst Workforce Reductions
Meta is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to streamline its operations and focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. This overhaul, dubbed the “year…
Perplexity App Surges in Popularity Following Super Bowl Contest
Perplexity’s app has experienced a significant surge in downloads following its innovative Super Bowl contest, despite seeing no direct impact from OpenAI and Google’s advertisements. The app, which allows users…
EU AI Champions Initiative Seeks to Position Europe as a Global AI Leader
The EU AI Champions Initiative, led by the European arm of U.S. venture capital firm General Catalyst, aims to establish Europe as a leader in artificial intelligence. Announced during the…
International Crackdown Shutters Infamous 8base Ransomware Leak Site
A coordinated international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled the dark web leak site of the notorious 8base ransomware gang. This financially-motivated hacking group, first detected in 2022, has garnered…
Current AI Initiative Launched to Drive Societal Benefits with $400M Backing
Current AI, a public interest initiative focused on fostering and steering the development of AI in societally beneficial directions, was announced at the French AI Action summit on Monday. It’s…
Honda Initiates Recall of Nearly 300,000 Vehicles Over Engine Control Software Concerns
Honda has announced a major recall involving approximately 294,612 vehicles to address an identified issue with the engine control unit (ECU) software that could potentially lead to engine stalling or…
Apple Gears Up for 2027 Tabletop Robot and Major iOS 18.4 Update
Apple is on the brink of unveiling significant technological advancements, including a tabletop robot anticipated for release in 2027 and an imminent iOS 18.4 update. The iOS update, expected to…
U.K.’s Secret Apple Backdoor Order Sparks Global Privacy Concerns
The United Kingdom has discreetly instructed Apple to construct a backdoor, allowing British security officials access to encrypted cloud storage data of Apple users globally. This directive, issued under the…
AI Innovators Compete for Spotlight in Super Bowl Showdown
In a thrilling spectacle of technological prowess, the 2025 Super Bowl became an arena for artificial intelligence companies to exhibit their latest advancements. Google, OpenAI, Salesforce, GoDaddy, Cirkul, and Meta…
Global Leaders Convene in Paris for AI Action Summit Amid Growing Concerns
The AI Action Summit, a significant gathering aimed at uniting global leaders, tech executives, and academics, has commenced in Paris. The summit, which spans over two days starting Monday, seeks…
Musk Denies Interest in Acquiring TikTok’s US Operations
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to devise a plan within 90 days for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund.…
Sony offers PlayStation Plus users five-day extension after global outage
Sony announced on Sunday that all PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an automatic five-day extension to their service after a global outage disrupted the PlayStation Network (PSN) for approximately 18…
Taiwan’s Legacy Chip Industry Weighs Its Future as China Gains Ground
Taiwan’s legacy chip industry is at a crossroads as Chinese foundries rapidly expand their market share by offering steep price cuts and increasing production capacity. Powerchip Technology’s early move into…
DeepSeek AI Adoption Gains Momentum Among Chinese Firms
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor and the country’s top telecom providers are incorporating DeepSeek’s AI model into their offerings, joining a wave of firms eager to capitalize on the startup’s…
Amazon Faces Legal Action Amid Quebec Warehouse Closures and Job Losses
Amazon has announced a significant restructuring of its operations in Quebec, resulting in the closure of seven sites. This decision, made “following a recent review” by the company, has led…
Google Addresses Android Vulnerability Exploited by Forensic Tools
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, which underpins Android, has been patched by Google through its latest security update, the 2025-02-05 security patch. Dubbed CVE-2024-53104, this vulnerability poses significant…