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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an updated MacBook Neo with a faster A19 Pro processor, increased RAM capacity, and new color options, though pricing may rise due to component shortages.
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework is adjusting memory configurations and pricing for its premium Laptop 13 Pro due to doubled memory supplier costs, affecting existing preorders and new orders.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer personal and banking details were compromised in a hack affecting its 4.8 million Australian accounts, with an unverified claim of 2 million customers impacted.
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
Google introduced a new account verification method that uses selfie videos to authenticate users during sign-in, leveraging facial recognition technology with multiple security layers against spoofing and deepfakes.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU fined Google €890m for breaching competition laws by favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from steering users to cheaper alternatives.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds malicious prompts in stored secrets to shut down AI-powered attacks, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tests.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day exploit allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts was released days after Microsoft issued record security patches, prompting the company to investigate.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn that Russian state hackers are compromising residential routers to launch attacks against critical infrastructure organizations, urging users to disable vulnerable protocols and secure their devices.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic are supporting Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that could benefit their market valuations ahead of planned public listings while also positioning them favorably against Chinese competitors.
Tesla Robotaxis go to Florida
Tesla announced the launch of its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, Florida, as CEO Elon Musk prepares to discuss the autonomous vehicle program during earnings calls.
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
Instagram now allows users to swap audio tracks on previously posted photos and videos unlimited times without reuploading, preserving engagement metrics while enabling creators to align content with current viral sounds.
Anthropic’s $1.5 billion book piracy settlement approved by judge
A federal judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors alleging the AI company used copyrighted books for model training, providing approximately $3,000 per book.
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Apple is reportedly launching an ‘Apple Upgrade’ program offering lease-to-own options for iPhones, Macs, and iPads, with Klarna as the financial partner.
Substack adds an AI detector to help spot blogs written by no one
Substack launches an AI detection tool powered by Pangram that helps readers identify potentially AI-generated content in posts, notes, and comments across the platform.
One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime “assembly line”
International authorities and technology companies disrupted a cybercrime network using malware tools Amadey and StealC, recovering 27 million stolen credentials and $47 million in criminal assets.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile is suing Broadcom in New York court, claiming the company must continue supporting its VMware perpetual licenses purchased in 2023 across tens of thousands of virtual machines.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers have discovered a new attack method called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resources, potentially enabling large-scale botnet creation and coordinated cyberattacks.
Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber attack on TfL
Two men have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for orchestrating a cyber-attack on Transport For London while in their late teens, disrupting services and compromising millions of users’ data.
Trump Media to sell fast feed of ‘market-moving’ posts to Wall Street
Trump Media is launching a paid service starting August 1 to deliver high-speed access to influential posts to Wall Street firms, aiming to generate revenue from market-moving content.
SpaceX in your index fund, explained
SpaceX’s inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index raises questions about stability in index funds, though experts argue the company’s presence does not fundamentally threaten their role as a safe investment vehicle.
Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
Ofcom announced it cannot pursue further legal action against a pro-suicide forum linked to over 130 UK deaths, saying it has exhausted available legal routes under the Online Safety Act.
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