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“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon, aiming to win back small-to-medium-sized businesses alienated by high pricing and aggressive sales tactics.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen friends and groups, similar to early platforms.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank urges early taxation of self-driving cars to address job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion, before autonomous vehicle ownership becomes widespread.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A researcher who studies AI’s impact on society explores what parents should know about artificial intelligence and its implications for children’s education and future prospects.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a UK lawsuit alleging the dating app shared users’ personal information, including HIV status, with third parties without consent.
Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
Meta launched its new Muse AI assistant for productivity tasks, but the tool’s ability to access and aggregate personal data from multiple accounts raised significant privacy concerns for testers.
Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
Universal Music Group is partnering with ElevenLabs to create an AI platform enabling users to remix and create new versions of licensed music from the catalog, with artists able to choose participation levels.
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
A federal pilot program launches test flights of electric air taxis in Texas, featuring companies like Joby, Beta, and Wisk demonstrating autonomous aircraft before regulatory certification rules are finalized.
Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
AI companies are promoting their tools to schools using tactics similar to those deployed by tech companies over the past 15 years, prompting concerns about industry influence on education policy and curriculum decisions.
Nvidia to buy developer platform Hugging Face in $12.9bn deal
Nvidia announced a $12.93 billion acquisition of developer platform Hugging Face, targeting the growing open-source AI model market amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence technology.
New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images
The UK government plans to introduce legislation requiring technology companies to prevent children from creating and sharing nude images on smartphones and apps.
4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some linked to Chinese government, are actively using an exploit kit targeting Chrome and Windows vulnerabilities. The kit chains three flaws to install malware before patches reach users.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on paid leave. CFO Mark Davies will serve as interim CEO while Mullenweg remains on the board.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medicines regulator has released 44 recommendations for new AI regulations in healthcare as artificial intelligence use in the NHS rises, emphasizing patient transparency and continuous product monitoring.
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo is relaunching its plug-in hybrid XC40 with updated styling, Google’s Gemini AI integration, and enhanced safety sensors after discontinuing the model approximately three years ago.
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Cybercrime has made news time and time again for the increase in attacks, the new heights of sophistication, and, of course, the increasing number of large enterprises that have been hit. It’s not all bad news, however. Between 10 and 13 of November 2025, Europol’s...
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Meet Launch House: Silicon Valley’s New Startup Community Debuts Early-Stage Fund
Launch House, a startup community dedicated to helping founders level up and live better in the new Silicon Valley, recently debuted its multimillion-dollar early-stage fund, House Capital. Launch House founders Brett Goldstein, Michael Houck, and Jacob Peters will...