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SECURITY

Jan 1, 2025

Data breach surge prompts US feds to propose stricter healthcare security rules

Healthcare organizations across America may face a $9 billion cost this year to meet new federal computer security rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The changes aim to

SECURITY

Dec 31, 2024

Massive electric vehicle security breach reveals drivers’ daily routines

A data leak at Volkswagen's software company exposed sensitive information from 800,000 electric vehicles, including driver locations and movement patterns across Europe, after months of unprotected cloud storage discovered in November 2024. The

REVIEW

Dec 30, 2024

Explained: What is Computer Vision and How It’s Changing Our World

How do self-driving cars detect objects and navigate safely? How does facial recognition identify people or software scan text with precision? The answer lies in computer vision, a branch of AI that replicates human

NEWS

Dec 30, 2024

Under pressure from AI rivals, NVIDIA shifts gears to robotics

NVIDIA, the $3.3 trillion semiconductor powerhouse, plans to roll out a new line of compact computers for humanoid robots in early 2025, marking a strategic shift amid growing competition in its core artificial intelligence (

NEWS

Dec 23, 2024

Mullenweg pauses WordPress.org services amid legal battle, no timeline for return

WordPress.org, the backbone of the open-source web ecosystem, has announced a temporary suspension of several key services due to ongoing legal disputes and volunteer fatigue. Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic and steward of

NEWS

Dec 19, 2024

Meta slapped with €251M fine for exposing 29M users’ data in 2018 breach

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been fined €251 million (approximately $263 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a data breach in 2018 that exposed the personal

NEWS

Dec 18, 2024

Apple AirDrop isn’t stealing your data, despite TikTok claims

TikTok is buzzing with alarming claims about Apple’s AirDrop feature. Viral videos gaining over 1.1 million views suggest that the tool, which allows iPhone users to share files seamlessly, could be used to

NEWS

Dec 17, 2024

China’s Bluetooth alternative hits milestone as universal remote standard takes off

China’s homegrown wireless technology, Star Flash, is making waves as a powerful alternative to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Developed by the SparkLink Alliance—a group of hundreds of Chinese developers and manufacturers, including Huawei—

NEWS

Dec 17, 2024

RoboPalooza festival puts space robots to the test in the Mojave Desert

Space robots rolled, raced, and tackled harsh terrain at RoboPalooza, a unique festival blending robotics competition and entertainment. Held in California’s Mojave Desert last November, the event challenged global teams to control their machines

NEWS

Dec 16, 2024

Teenagers sleep an hour longer after smartphone ban in Channel 4 experiment

Year 8 students at The Stanway School in Colchester experienced better sleep, improved mood, and stronger social connections after giving up their smartphones for 21 days. The study, led by psychologists from the University of

REVIEW

Dec 13, 2024

What Is Google Gemini (Formerly Bard)? A Complete AI Overview

Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is Google’s next-generation AI tool. It has evolved from Google Bard to include advanced capabilities like processing text, images, and videos. Real-time internet integration sets a

NEWS

Dec 13, 2024

Big Tech can’t dodge Australia’s new journalism levy

The Australian government has announced a new law forcing tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok to pay local news publishers. Dubbed the "News Bargaining Incentive," this legislation aims to secure funding for Australian journalism

NEWS

Dec 13, 2024

Researchers create microrobots to deliver drugs directly to tumors

Researchers at Caltech have developed dissolving microrobots capable of delivering life-saving drugs directly to tumor sites. These breakthrough devices, detailed in Science Robotics on December 11, successfully shrank bladder tumors in mice, offering a

SECURITY

Dec 10, 2024

Microsoft invites you to crack its AI email system for a $10K prize

Microsoft is offering a $10,000 prize pool to those who can crack its artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated email system defenses. The LLMail-Inject challenge, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Science and Technology

REVIEW

Dec 6, 2024

AI Hallucinations: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Impacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed modern technology, driving industry advancements. However, it’s not without flaws. One significant challenge is AI hallucinations, where systems produce incorrect or nonsensical outputs. These errors reveal critical gaps in

BUSINESS

Dec 6, 2024

Why AI Regulations Matter in Today’s Tech Landscape

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are groundbreaking, but AI goes far beyond this. It’s used in healthcare, finance, education, transportation, and more, and new applications are emerging every day. However, AI systems come with

NEWS

Dec 6, 2024

Bitcoin reaches $100,000 milestone before slipping: What investors need to know

Bitcoin made history on December 4 by surpassing $100,000 for the first time before sliding below the milestone less than 24 hours later. The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains a central concern for investors, even

SECURITY

Dec 6, 2024

FBI sounds alarm on scams using deepfakes and AI

The FBI has issued a warning about criminals' growing use of generative AI tools to enhance their financial scams. These tools are making fraud attempts more convincing and harder to detect, the Bureau said in