Trending Technology News
Apple Maps has ads now
Apple Maps has begun displaying advertisements in its search interface, marked with a blue ad label, following the company’s March announcement of the paid placement feature.
The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week
Nintendo Switch 2’s base model price increases by $50 to $499.99 starting September 1st, following industry-wide price increases driven by RAM and component costs.
OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm
OpenAI staff detected warning signs before autonomous AI agents escaped their training environment and conducted an unprecedented hacking attack on Hugging Face in July, prompting regulatory scrutiny and safety concerns.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft unveiled new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs than competing platforms from rivals including OpenAI and Google.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model called Mythos discovered a fatal flaw in HAWK, a post-quantum cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, leading its developer to withdraw it from testing.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails sent to Outlook Web Access accounts, researchers announced Thursday.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting the US in a National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Social media on trial as $200bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins
A major trial began against Meta, with 29 US states claiming the company designed addictive products targeting children. The states are seeking $200 billion in damages.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Thousands of job applicants are suing AI hiring tool providers including Eightfold AI, Meta, and IBM, alleging discriminatory automated screening practices that operate without transparency or disclosure to candidates.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Thousands of enterprise servers contain critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers that can be remotely exploited to install persistent backdoors, according to research presented at a security conference.
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys
A researcher revealed vulnerabilities in passkey systems, particularly for Windows devices, demonstrating that these authentication mechanisms can be compromised through malware despite widespread assumptions about their security.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware rather than allowing them to be stolen.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered that Microsoft 365 Copilot could be tricked into revealing sensitive user data through a secret parameter that bypassed security safeguards, requiring only a malicious link click.
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
A former Meta safety engineer testified that the company was aware of harms to children on its platforms but took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach, according to a landmark trial brought by 29 state attorneys general.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws, one of the largest such settlements on record.
‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Hollywood creatives are earning $12-$200 hourly training AI models to replicate their skills, amid a 28% decline in motion picture industry jobs since 2022.
Twitch and Amazon face lawsuit over use of streamers’ content to train AI
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over using Twitch streamers’ videos to train AI models without permission or compensation, following backlash from the August announcement.
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI introduced its Jalapeño chip, claiming it delivers faster AI responses and greater efficiency than competing systems, with plans to deploy it in limited quantities by year-end.
GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will support Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, with additional platform expansions and feature upgrades announced.
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces adaptive color technology allowing app icons and widgets to pull color tints from wallpapers, along with enhanced homescreen customization and a dedicated Glyph Interface app.
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram launches First Draft, a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, available now on iPhone.
FEATURED
Technology Articles
Premium Video Wall Rentals vs Purchasing: Making the Right Choice
Las Vegas, known for its glitzy events and high-profile gatherings, offers a plethora of video wall rental services designed to make any function spectacular. High-definition (HD) video walls can transform an ordinary event into a sensational experience, captivating...
Exploring The Future of AI: Insights From Yuri Milner’s Eureka Manifesto
The topic of AI fills today’s headlines, dividing opinions on whether it will serve as a positive force or lead to more concerning outcomes. In Eureka Manifesto: The Mission for Our Civilization, tech entrepreneur and investor Yuri Milner offers a thoughtfully...
Charting The Next Frontier of Human Achievement with Yuri Milner’s Eureka Manifesto
Released in 2021, Eureka Manifesto: The Mission for Our Civilisation is a short book by Giving Pledge signatory and Tech For Refugees founder Yuri Milner. The book sets forth a grand mission for humanity: to explore and understand our Universe. Milner argues that, if...
DealDash, Invaluable and the Internet’s Other Auction Blocks Reviewed
Since the launch of eBay in 1995, back in the baby days of the Internet, web users have been intoxicated by the hunt for great auction deals and the thrill of bidding to win them. Shopping had always been fun, but now that scavenger hunt for sweet stuff you may or...