A security researcher discovered that the AI-powered Bondus toy had no security on its web portal. Anyone with a Gmail account could access detailed transcripts of kids’ private chats, including names and birthdates.
Apple has revived a mandate forcing Patreon to move creators off legacy billing methods. This is the third major policy shift from Apple on this issue in just 18 months, creating whiplash for creators.
Gigabyte is deepening its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate AI features directly on its hardware. The collaboration spans new AI gaming laptops, motherboards designed for Ryzen 9000 chips, and high-refresh OLED monitors. It’s a full-stack play to own the “AI PC” experience for gamers.
A private roundtable with 15 top HR and C-suite leaders revealed a stark reality. AI is automating away traditional entry-level work, forcing companies to shrink their talent pipelines while desperately trying to spot a new skill: the ability to learn.
Microsoft has integrated its Copilot AI deeply into Excel for both web and desktop. It moves beyond drafting text to tackle complex data analysis and visualization. This shifts the tool from a simple calculator to an analytical partner.
Cyclic Materials is building a major new rare earth recycling campus in South Carolina. The facility represents a significant bet on creating a domestic supply chain for these critical materials from discarded electronics and magnets.
A public spat has erupted between antivirus firm eScan and security shop Morphisec over the severity of a recent incident. eScan claims Morphisec’s report is full of inaccuracies and is now involving its lawyers.
The new Libgcrypt 1.12 cryptographic library leverages VAES and AVX-512 instructions to double AES performance on upcoming AMD Zen 5 processors. Meanwhile, the GCC 16 compiler is in development with support for the vintage Algol 68 language and early work for AMD Zen 6.
Cisco Systems has finalized a major 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with Polish developer R.Power. The deal will support four new solar projects set to come online in 2027, delivering 470GWh of clean electricity. This move is part of Cisco’s broader strategy to decarbonize its operations ac
A growing political backlash against data center incentives is taking shape. New bills in Arizona and Maryland aim to repeal tax exemptions, arguing the booming industry should pay its “fair share” for water and grid strain.
