Apple Pay launches in India starting with partnership with Axis Bank

Apple is officially introducing Apple Pay to the Indian market through an initial partnership with Axis Bank. The rollout begins on a limited scale, supporting specific Visa and Mastercard credit cards issued by Axis, while omitting India’s domestic RuPay network for the time being. The tech giant’s entry into the world’s most populous nation takes […]

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Out of the Park Baseball: The ultimate sports simulation for nerds

Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) offers a deep, highly realistic sports management experience that focuses heavily on statistics, data analysis, and franchise building rather than fast-paced arcade action. Players step into the general manager’s office, making critical decisions regarding rosters, trades, and team budgets. Featuring an expansive database that includes historical players and international […]

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Kiteworks urges server shutdown amid imminent cyber threat

Cybersecurity firm Kiteworks has strongly advised its customers to shut down their servers immediately following credible threat intelligence regarding an imminent cyberattack. The warning centers around the potential exploitation of unknown zero-day vulnerabilities. Although no actual breach has been confirmed yet, the preventative measure aims to protect sensitive data across thousands of organizations in sensitive […]

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Supabase databases expose user data due to misconfigurations

A recent security investigation by UpGuard has revealed that thousands of databases hosted on the Supabase development platform are unintentionally leaking sensitive user information. Researchers found approximately 16,000 exposed databases containing personal details, ranging from names and addresses to phone numbers and passwords. This surge in data exposure is partly attributed to the growing popularity […]

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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Rebuilds Board After Ouster Attempt

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has successfully revamped the company’s board of directors just weeks after a failed internal coup aimed at removing him from power. The governance crisis erupted when the previous board voted to place Mullenweg on a leave of absence, a manoeuvre he swiftly overturned within hours by leveraging his dominant voting share […]

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Google Photos launches AI-powered virtual closet feature

Google has officially rolled out its AI-driven virtual closet feature in Google Photos for both Android and iOS users in select markets. Inspired by the digital wardrobe from the movie ‘Clueless’, the tool automatically catalogs clothing items from your pictures, allowing you to organize, filter, and mix-and-match outfits directly within the app. Currently available in […]

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X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts

The social network X has announced a new transparency feature that directly notifies users when their posts have been downranked due to the platform’s compliance with local laws and government mandates. This update expands upon the existing «Under the Hood» tool, providing granular visibility at both the account and individual post levels. Previously, data regarding […]

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India forces caller-ID apps to share spam data with telecom operators

India has updated its telecommunication regulations to mandate that caller-ID and spam-blocking applications share user-generated spam reports with telecom operators’ blockchain platforms. While regulators aim to centralize anti-spam enforcement in a country plagued by billions of junk calls, major players like Truecaller criticize the rule as a one-sided and anti-competitive transfer of data. Additionally, the […]

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Flock Safety offers employee buyouts amid surveillance backlash

Surveillance technology firm Flock Safety has introduced a generous voluntary severance package aimed at reducing its headcount amid mounting public and political pressure. Internal projections suggest that a large portion of the company’s 1,500 employees may opt for the buyout, helping the startup bypass traditional layoffs. The move follows severe reputational damage after reports surfaced […]

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Automattic appoints interim CFO following executive exits

Automattic has appointed Jeremy Klaperman as its new interim chief financial officer. The transition follows a turbulent period that involved a brief attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg, ultimately resulting in the departure of key board members and executives, including former CFO Mark Davies. Despite the high-level shakeup, Mullenweg expressed complete confidence in the company’s […]

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