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Report: Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans to Take On Apple Watch
 

Report: Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans to Take On Apple Watch

Meta is set to release its first smartwatch this year featuring health-tracking and built-in Meta AI, reports The Information. The

 

Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management

Formerly named Valkyrie, the company’s funding includes $25 million raised in a Series A round.  The post Venice Security Emerges

 

CISA alerts to critical auth bypass CVE-2026-1670 in Honeywell CCTVs

CISA warns Honeywell CCTVs are affected by a critical auth bypass flaw (CVE-2026-1670) allowing unauthorized access or account hijacking. The

 

Hackers target Microsoft Entra accounts in device code vishing attacks

Threat actors are targeting technology, manufacturing, and financial organizations in campaigns that combine device code phishing and voice phishing (vishing)

 

Texas sues TP-Link over Chinese hacking risks, user deception

Texas sued networking giant TP-Link Systems, accusing the company of deceptively marketing its routers as secure while allowing Chinese state-backed

From Exposure to Exploitation: How AI Collapses Your Response Window
 

From Exposure to Exploitation: How AI Collapses Your Response Window

We’ve all seen this before: a developer deploys a new cloud workload and grants overly broad permissions just to keep

 

AI agents can’t teach themselves new tricks – only people can

Self-generated skills don’t do much for AI agents, study finds, but human-curated skills do Teach an AI agent how to

Could Apple Demo Immersive F1 on Vision Pro at Its March 4 Event?
 

Could Apple Demo Immersive F1 on Vision Pro at Its March 4 Event?

Apple’s upcoming March 4 media event could include a demo of immersive Formula 1 content on Apple Vision Pro, Daring

 

Ivanti Exploitation Surges as Zero-Day Attacks Traced Back to July 2025

Security researchers have seen the vulnerabilities being exploited to deliver shells, conduct reconnaissance, and download malware. The post Ivanti Exploitation

The biggest app in the whole wide world
 

The biggest app in the whole wide world

Last summer, Bria Sullivan was getting ready to launch her app, an adorable companion called Focus Friend meant to help

 

The Caracas operation suggests cyber was part of the plan – just not the whole operation

A “precision cyber strike” makes for a clean narrative. The available evidence in the wake of the operation suggests something

 

Police arrests 651 suspects in African cybercrime crackdown

African authorities arrested 651 suspects and recovered over $4.3 million in a joint operation targeting investment fraud, mobile money scams, and

 

Skip paying $500 for the Pixel 10a – Verizon will give you the phone for free

Google’s new Pixel 10a is a solid midrange phone with flagship features. Through Verizon, you can walk away with a

 

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home battery systems aren’t just for backup power anymore. In some states, homeowners are tapping into stored energy to sidestep

 

Healthcare security: Write login details on whiteboard, hope for the best

You told me not to write it on a Post-it… Bork!Bork!Bork! Today’s bork is entirely human-generated and will send a

 

UK to demand social platforms take down abusive intimate images within 48 hours

‘Why not 12?’ says lawyer The UK is bracketing “intimate images shared without a victim’s consent” along with terror and

 

OpenClaw Security Issues Continue as SecureClaw Open Source Tool Debuts

OpenClaw faces security vulnerabilities and misconfiguration risks despite rapid patches and its transition to an OpenAI-backed foundation. The post OpenClaw

 

Irish regulator probes X after Grok allegedly generated sexual images of children

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission opened a probe into X over Grok AI tool allegedly generating sexual images, including of children.

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance
 

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even

 

New ‘Massiv’ Android banking malware poses as an IPTV app

A newly identified Android banking trojan named Massiv has been under active distribution across south Europe, disguised as an IPTV

 

Compromising Cline’s Production Releases just by Prompting an Issue Triager

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Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files

Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights

Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users
 

Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv that’s designed to facilitate device takeover (DTO) attacks

 

AI chatbots waffle on GOV.UK queries, then get facts wrong when told to zip it

Study of 11 LLMs shows they rarely refuse to answer, even when they probably should Artificial intelligence chatbots can be

Mario Tennis Fever review – serving up banana peel-laced multiplayer chaos
 

Mario Tennis Fever review – serving up banana peel-laced multiplayer chaos

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThis ruthlessly competitive game will have everyone from your granny to semi-pros trying to set fire to

The best iPad deals you can get right now
 

The best iPad deals you can get right now

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday, many great iPad deals are available outside

 

German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS Attack

The cyberattack disrupted information and booking systems and lasted for several hours.  The post German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit

 

DroidGround Demo

I made a simple website to showcase DroidGround, the platform I developed to host interactive Android CTF challenges. Here you

 

Agile Manifesto turns 25 – just in time for vibe coding to test it

Co-author Jon Kern says AI coding tools amplify strengths and expose weaknesses Interview Twenty-five years after 17 software developers gathered

Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
 

Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer

PM says measure, also applied to deepfake nudes, is needed owing to a ‘national emergency’ of online misogynyDeepfake nudes and

Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’
 

Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’

French president rejects US criticism as António Guterres and Narendra Modi warn on child safety and AI monopoliesEmmanuel Macron has

TV set is most popular way to watch YouTube in UK, study finds
 

TV set is most popular way to watch YouTube in UK, study finds

Television outranks laptops, tablets and smartphones across all age groups, according to audience reviewThe television has replaced laptops, tablets and

US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’
 

US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’

Programme that funds groups building tech to evade oppressive government controls under serious threatFor nearly two decades, the US quietly

Why Japan’s new realism needs a human heart
 

Why Japan’s new realism needs a human heart

Fujitsu’s February 12 announcement that it will begin domestic production of “sovereign AI” servers marks a significant milestone in Japan’s

Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports
 

Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports

Amnesty reports Angolan journalist’s iPhone was infected by Intellexa’s Predator spyware via a WhatsApp link in May 2024. Amnesty International

 

This Lenovo gaming laptop has no business being this good for work

The LOQ 15AHP10 offers high performance and practicality, and you can get an even better value when you buy directly

Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
 

Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the AirPods Max

CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware
 

CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran’s ongoing protests to conduct

 

OpenClaw is the most fun I’ve had with a computer in 50 years

The DECwriter got me hooked in 1975. ‘Clawdine’ feels like a wonderful new beginning Opinion Fifty years ago this month,

Why Big Oil wants no part of Trump-seized Venezuela
 

Why Big Oil wants no part of Trump-seized Venezuela

After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply.

Mark Carney’s middle-power masterclass
 

Mark Carney’s middle-power masterclass

There’s been a lot of talk about middle powers lately. Nothing new there, perhaps, but this time there’s also been

New digital tool to report river pollution
 

New digital tool to report river pollution

BluePrint allows real-time reporting on the health of England’s rivers, lakes and beaches directly from phonesUKAuthority.com – The leading independent

The Digital Backbone of MoD’s technology foundations
 

The Digital Backbone of MoD’s technology foundations

The MoD is building on the solid progress of the past year and moving forward, says Mivy James, CTO at

Scottish Government runs open data workshops
 

Scottish Government runs open data workshops

Public sector professionals, academics, and civil society representatives invited to help shape the future of open data UKAuthority.com – The leading

DBT increases adoption of Data Hub
 

DBT increases adoption of Data Hub

Targeted digital adoption strategy increased users of CRMUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public sector technology news….Read More

 

Poland bans camera-packing cars made in China cars from military bases

Dell, however, is welcome to help build a local-language LLM Poland’s Ministry of Defence has banned Chinese cars – and

Lee’s AI-fueled Kospi boom masks reform evasion
 

Lee’s AI-fueled Kospi boom masks reform evasion

By one metric, Lee Jae Myung’s eight months as South Korean president have been a smashing success, with the stock market more

Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court
 

Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg entered a downtown Los Angeles courthouse in largely the same way as all the attorneys, reporters,

 

How to clear your Android phone cache – and why it makes a huge difference

This easy tweak can instantly improve the speed and responsiveness of almost any device.Latest newsRead More

 

Why the Thelio remains my favorite desktop of all time (and it’s not even close)

I recently opted for the latest iteration of the System76 Thelio. Wow, was that the right call.Latest newsRead More

 

This new Linux desktop runs like an app – and launches in 4 steps

Orbitiny is a modular desktop environment that feels like it’s running natively – but it’s not. Here’s the scoop.Latest newsRead

 

I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags – for just $21

Chipolo’s One and Card Point trackers are still the options I recommend for Android users looking to keep tabs on

 

Cloud gaming on a Chromebook? Absolutely – here’s a budget option I recommend

Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 GE is optimized for cloud gaming with a 120Hz display and an Intel Core 5 120U

 

10 ChatGPT pro tips for better results (and less back and forth)

Want better ChatGPT answers? It all starts with your prompts. Here’s how to optimize your inputs.Latest newsRead More

 

Indian think tank finds strong hiring for the kind of jobs AI puts at risk

IT services companies are largely immune to AIpocalypse, although the outlook is not good for entry-level jobs Indian think tank

The RAM crunch could kill products and even entire companies, memory exec admits
 

The RAM crunch could kill products and even entire companies, memory exec admits

Phison is one of the leading makers of controller chips for SSDs and other flash memory devices – and CEO

 

I finally found a MagSafe car charger that handles bumpy roads (and it’s on sale)

The Scosche MagicMount Charge Pro is rock solid and delivers on its promise of fast charging.Latest newsRead More

 

Starting a podcast? Here’s the all-in-one mic kit I recommend

If you’re getting into podcasting, the MV7+ Podcast kit from Shure has everything you need to get started.Latest newsRead More

 

Microsoft boffins cook up archival storage using Pyrex glass they say can last over 10,000 years

It may have half the capacity of fused silica glass, but is faster and much cheaper Microsoft this week detailed

 

Tinkle Highlights Your Active Window on MacOS

One of the major complaints of the new Liquid Glass design on macOS Tahoe is that it’s difficult to differentiate

 

Smashing Security podcast #455: Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch

Could America turn off Europe’s internet? That’s one of the questions that Graham and special guest James Ball will be

 

Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for running phony tax refund scheme

Matthew Akande was living in Mexico when he and at least four co-conspirators broke into the networks of tax preparation

 

This $30 keychain tool continues to impress me – why I take it everywhere now

The K3 Ultramulti EDC keychain tool is highly functional, combining a flashlight, laser pointer, and lighter into one convenient device.Latest

 

This MagSafe pack is equal parts stylish and efficient – but I have one issue

Casely’s Power Pod can power your phone, earbuds, and other electronic devices, and its design brings exactly what the battery

 

Is your Wi-Fi being throttled? Here’s a simple workaround that worked for me

In addition to asking your provider directly, using tools like VPNs can help reveal if your internet connection is being

 

Looking for a no-sub security camera? Here’s one I recommend (and it’s on sale)

The Eufy Security E340 comes with two cameras that let you monitor your doorstep and keep tabs on delivers. Right

 

Adidas investigates third-party data breach after criminals claim they pwned the sportswear giant

‘Potential data protection incident’ at an ‘independent licensing partner,’ we’re told Adidas has confirmed it is investigating a third-party breach

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
 

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety

How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put

Dyson turned its skinny PencilVac into a lightweight wet floor cleaner
 

Dyson turned its skinny PencilVac into a lightweight wet floor cleaner

Dyson has announced an alternate version of its skinny PencilVac that’s designed to clean spills and stains on hard floors

Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year
 

Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year

Meta is planning to launch a smartwatch with health tracking and AI features later this year, along with an updated

 

French Ministry confirms data access to 1.2 Million bank accounts

A hacker accessed data from 1.2 million French bank accounts using stolen official credentials, the Economy Ministry said. A hacker

Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei
 

Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei

The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots

 

I found a hidden smart lock that’s as easy as using tap-to-pay

The Matter-enabled Level Lock Pro maintains a sleek deadbolt look while packing advanced smart features within.Latest newsRead More

 

As memory shortage persists, vendor price quotes are not long remembered

HPE and Cisco are adjusting terms and conditions If you like the price of that server, PC, or storage array,

Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health
 

Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health

A set of bellwether cases alleging that social media platforms harmed teens’ safety and mental health is going to trial

 

Google presses play on 30-second Gemini musical slop generator

Who needs to express themselves through music when a bot will do it for you with nothing but a prompt?

Tokyo’s strategic US investment surge puts China on edge
 

Tokyo’s strategic US investment surge puts China on edge

Japan has begun deploying the first tranche of what is expected to become a sweeping investment wave into the United

Notepad++ patches flaw used to hijack update system
 

Notepad++ patches flaw used to hijack update system

Notepad++ patched a vulnerability that attackers used to hijack its update system and deliver malware to targeted users. Notepad++ fixed

Ring’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows
 

Ring’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows

A leaked internal email obtained by 404 Media shows that Ring has bigger plans for its AI-powered neighborhood search capability

 

Critical infra Honeywell CCTVs vulnerable to auth bypass flaw

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a critical vulnerability in multiple Honeywell CCTV products that

 

ShinyHunters allegedly drove off with 1.7M CarGurus records

Latest in a rash of grab-and-leak data incidents CarGurus allegedly suffered a data breach with 1.7 million corporate records stolen,

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial
 

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta’s chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was

Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years
 

Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years

Polestar says it will release four new electric models over the next three years, including a new SUV and a

 

AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication

AI assistants like Grok and Microsoft Copilot with web browsing and URL-fetching capabilities can be abused to intermediate command-and-control (C2)

 

Why your EV’s battery will outlive your phone’s battery – and by how much

Electric car batteries are surprisingly robust, and mileage is not a good indicator of battery wear, according to a new

 

DARPA’s autonomous missile-firing missile advances toward flight tests

Yo dawg, we heard you like missiles, so we put some missiles in your missile so you can boom while

 

Copilot spills the beans, summarizing emails it’s not supposed to read

Data Loss Prevention? Yeah, about that… The bot couldn’t keep its prying eyes away. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat has been

 

Google digs deep to power AI expansion with 150 MW geothermal deal

Plants expected to begin operations as early as 2028 pending approval by state government Datacenter power consumption has surged amid

iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
 

iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with ‌CarPlay‌. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and

 

Get the new Google Pixel 10a for $4/month at AT&T (plus free Pixel Buds)

The Google Pixel 10a is available for preorder now, and AT&T is offering savings plus a free gift if you

 

Fraudster hacked hotel system, paid 1 cent for luxury rooms, Spanish cops say

‘First time we have detected a crime using this method,’ cops say Spanish police arrested a hacker who allegedly manipulated

 

Firebase Misconfiguration Exposes 300M Messages From Chat & Ask AI Users

A technical mistake in the popular Chat & Ask AI app has left 300 million private messages from 25 million

iOS 26.4’s Major New CarPlay Feature Revealed
 

iOS 26.4’s Major New CarPlay Feature Revealed

Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in

Samsung Expands Monitor Sale With Up to 58% Off on Amazon
 

Samsung Expands Monitor Sale With Up to 58% Off on Amazon

Last week, we started tracking a big Samsung sale on Amazon, including the return of the all-time low price on

 

5 Essential Internet Security Tips Everyone Should Know

The internet can be a scary place. Every day, I hear stories about people getting… 5 Essential Internet Security Tips

Ken Watanabe didn’t think a kabuki movie would work
 

Ken Watanabe didn’t think a kabuki movie would work

A three-hour-long period drama about kabuki, a centuries-old form of Japanese theater, doesn’t exactly sound like box office gold. But

A Vast Trove of Exposed Social Security Numbers May Put Millions at Risk of Identity Theft
 

A Vast Trove of Exposed Social Security Numbers May Put Millions at Risk of Identity Theft

A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have

Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11
 

Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11

Microsoft is working on a bunch of new features for Windows 11, including a new network speed test that you

 

What Do A.I. Chatbots Talk About Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.

We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.NYT > TechnologyRead More

 

This local AI quickly replaced Ollama on my Mac – here’s why

If you’re going to use AI, running it locally is the way to go, and GPT4All makes is surprisingly easy.Latest

 

How to FaceTime on Android or your PC – no app needed

Did you know that anyone can join a FaceTime call? It’s as simple as clicking on a link.Latest newsRead More

 

Want to develop your Linux skills? I’ve found the perfect distro for you

Neither point-and-click simple like Mint nor grueling like Gentoo, NuTyx delivers the sweet spot for anyone who wants a better

India-South Korea strategic economic cooperation
 

India-South Korea strategic economic cooperation

The international  economic system is undergoing a structural transformation marked by intensifying US-China strategic and economic rivalry, supply chain fragmentation,

UK Prime Minister Starmer tells Trump: ‘Trust us’ on Diego Garcia
 

UK Prime Minister Starmer tells Trump: ‘Trust us’ on Diego Garcia

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is a real estate man. He knows when he’s being played – and the British are