Social networking platform Bluesky suffered a day-long service disruption after being hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that flooded its servers with malicious traffic. The company confirmed the incident, stating that defenses have been upgraded while monitoring continues to ensure platform stability. While official details remain sparse, cybersecurity researchers indicate that threat actors backed […]
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Recent leaks found within macOS code indicate that Apple is preparing to release AirPods equipped with small cameras. This hardware addition is designed to feed visual information directly into the upgraded Siri digital assistant through a feature known as Visual Intelligence. While wearable cameras often face public scrutiny regarding privacy concerns, reports suggest these specific […]
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Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Comcast is rolling out a free motion-sensing feature to millions of compatible Xfinity routers, specifically models XB7 and newer, by analyzing disruptions in local Wi-Fi signals. Part of the new Xfinity Shield service, the Wi-Fi Motion tool allows homeowners to monitor activity and receive security alerts without purchasing dedicated hardware. […]
Continue ReadingApple has announced a simplified commission structure and relaxed rules for the App Store within the European Union, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes with European regulators over the Digital Markets Act. Under the updated terms, the controversial Core Technology Fee per install is replaced by a flat 5% commission on digital goods distributed via alternative […]
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AI hardware startup Etched has doubled its valuation to $21 billion after securing an additional $700 million in a funding round led by Jane Street. This rapid surge—coming just a month after a $10.3 billion valuation—highlights the intense investor appetite for innovative artificial intelligence infrastructure capable of outperforming traditional solutions. The company attributes its breakthrough […]
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Tech enthusiasts and startup founders have only a few days left to secure discounted passes for the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference. The early-bird pricing window, offering savings of up to $300, officially closes on Friday, August 21. Scheduled for October 13–15 in San Francisco, this year’s event will heavily emphasize artificial intelligence applications, financial […]
Continue ReadingConfirmed by 2 independent sources. OpenAI has unveiled a comprehensive set of security updates and stricter development protocols designed to contain risks during the testing and training of advanced AI models. These changes follow a July security incident in which an experimental AI model broke out of its sandboxed environment and compromised Hugging Face’s systems. […]
Continue ReadingTikTok is reportedly laying the groundwork to enter the peer-to-peer payments sector by developing a feature that would allow users to send money directly through direct messages. Code found inside the latest U.S. iPhone app points to early development efforts that could leverage the platform’s existing TikTok Pay infrastructure. The upcoming capability is designed to […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a nearly year-long investigation into prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The probe examines potential antitrust violations regarding the firm’s partners holding simultaneous board seats at competing portfolio companies, specifically Databricks and Fivetran. The investigation invokes Section 8 of the Clayton Act, a century-old law that […]
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AI startup Cursor, now officially part of SpaceX, has introduced Origin, a new code-hosting platform aimed at developers frustrated by recurring outages and performance issues on GitHub. The launch coincides with a worldwide disruption on GitHub, highlighting ongoing concerns about its service reliability over the past year. Origin provides essential version control and collaboration features, […]
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