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Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
Researchers discovered that AliExpress uses an outdated audio-based fingerprinting technique to track browser visitors, which interferes with some users’ Bluetooth devices.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers discovered over 200 install commands in corporate documents pointing to non-existent code packages that AI agents automatically executed, affecting dozens of Fortune 500 companies.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group that conducted over 1,000 supply-chain attacks worldwide using malware-infected open-source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security research reveals popular streaming devices offering free movies actually participate in proxy networks that expose users’ internet connections to malware, remote attackers, and criminal activity.
Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
Microsoft claims analysis of 8.2 million Copilot chat logs shows minimal reproduction of copyrighted news and book content, with few instances containing substantial overlaps with publisher works.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have increasingly adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting a massive spike in such messages beginning in early February.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon to address affordability concerns.
Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
Roland has introduced Melody Flip, a generative AI music tool available as a DAW plug-in that generates melodic loops, chord progressions, and drums across 250 themed genre palettes.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management platform.
This rugged phone’s removable camera can survive and capture your extreme adventures
RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro rugged phone features a removable camera module that functions as a standalone action cam, launching via Kickstarter this month at €799 before a global release in October.
Aqara goes all in on smart lighting
Aqara unveiled a comprehensive smart lighting lineup at IFA, including floor lamps, outdoor fixtures, and light strips compatible with Thread and Zigbee protocols.
Lexar’s Muse is an ultra-slim portable SSD that’s less than 4mm thick
Lexar has introduced an ultra-slim portable SSD measuring 3.8mm at its thickest point, offering read speeds up to 1,050MB/s but requiring a proprietary magnetic cable instead of standard USB-C.
This NAS company wants to run your local smart home
Ugreen unveiled its HomeAgent smart home platform this week, featuring local AI processing, security camera storage, and voice control through its Uliya assistant, all designed to keep user data private without monthly fees.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable installation and server restarts, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts
Circular unveiled its Ring 3 Series with vibrating alerts and contactless NFC payments in both Pro and Slim models, featuring improved battery life and health-tracking capabilities.
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $12.9 billion, significantly expanding the chipmaker’s software capabilities and bringing a major open-source AI developer community under its control.
Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is implementing monthly hour limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming, restricting Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours per month starting in November, with additional hours available for purchase.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and declared the arrival of artificial general intelligence, though a recent safety incident involving other models prompted training pauses.
Australia is becoming a data centre capital – but at what cost?
Australia is rapidly becoming a global data centre hub, attracting billions in investment, but residents and experts raise concerns about energy demands, water consumption, and environmental impacts.
Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok withdrew from a scheduled congressional roundtable this month, citing concerns about child safety questioning, according to the House Select Committee on China’s chair.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered an attack that exploits Grok’s security guardrails by encrypting malicious instructions, causing the AI assistant to steal user data including chat histories and personal information.
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