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In Race to Build A.I., Tech Plans a Big Plumbing Upgrade

The spending that the industry’s giants expect artificial intelligence to require is starting to come into focus — and it

 

Workday abandons new-build Dublin office project

Continues to expand EMEA HQ in existing buildings instead SaaS biz application vendor Workday has pulled out of a new-build

 

Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities

ThreatFabric researchers identified a new Android malware called Brokewell, which implements a wide range of device takeover capabilities. ThreatFabric researchers

 

Apple ID Accounts Logging Out Users and Requiring Password Reset

There are widespread reports of Apple users being locked out of their Apple ID overnight for no apparent reason, requiring

 

NASA’s Psyche hits 25 Mbps from 140 million miles away – enough for Ultra HD Netflix

Laser beam comms are fast, so long as the weather cooperates NASA’s optical communications demonstration has hit 25 Mbps in

 

Bogus npm Packages Used to Trick Software Developers into Installing Malware

An ongoing social engineering campaign is targeting software developers with bogus npm packages under the guise of a job interview to trick

 

DHS Establishes AI Safety Board with Tech Titans and Experts

By Waqas The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formed an AI Safety Board to ensure secure AI use in

 

Chinese EV makers zooming by pioneer Tesla

Granted, Tesla’s share price has bounced on short covering and the return of perennial optimism after dropping by more than

 

Biden places politics over strategy in US Steel sale

Eight years ago, then-president Barack Obama made a decision that has undermined US standing and influence in the Indo-Pacific to

 

NASA still doesn’t understand root cause of Orion heat shield issue

“When we stitch it all together, we’ll either have flight rationale or we won’t.”Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Cyberattack hits Georgia county at center of voting software breach

State officials in Georgia have severed Coffee County’s access to statewide election systems while the breach is being addressed. The

 

Apple Asks Customers for Vision Pro Feedback

Apple has been soliciting Vision Pro feedback since the device launched, but this week, the company has picked up on

 

Big Cloud is still making bank – Is this AI adoption, price rises, or what?

Shareholders are loving it. What are customers getting out of it all? Kettle This week a chunk of Big Tech

 

FTC says Amazon executives destroyed potential evidence by using apps like Signal

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge FTC lawyers submitted a filing on Thursday that claims Amazon’s top execs used

 

Ex-Space Shuttle boss corrects the record on Hubble upgrade mission

Under Flight Rules, the crew should have turned back to Earth Former Space Shuttle Program Manager Wayne Hale has posted

 

Apple Reignites Talks With OpenAI About Generative AI for iOS 18

Apple is once again talking with OpenAI about using OpenAI technology to power artificial intelligence features in iOS 18, reports

 

Court upholds New York law that says ISPs must offer $15 broadband

New York obtains significant win for states’ ability to regulate broadband.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Jensen Huang and Sam Altman among tech chiefs invited to federal AI Safety Board

Stacking the deck – we’ve heard of it Leaders of the world’s most prominent AI companies are being recruited for

 

Putting Microsoft’s cratering Xbox console sales in context

Why declining quarterly numbers might not be awful news for Microsoft’s gaming business.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Eken fixes ‘terrible’ video doorbell issue that could let someone spy on you

Image: Eken A company that manufactures video doorbells found by Consumer Reports to contain serious security vulnerabilities has issued a

 

ASML caves to US pressure to cease servicing some kit used by Chinese customers

Not even maintenance is OK in the eyes of the Uncle Sam Under US pressure, Dutch photolithography giant ASML will

 

I tested a portable fog machine and it’s way more fun (and useful!) than I expected

Add drama to photos and videos, ambiance to parties, mystery to plays or presentations. The Lensgo Smoke B’s possibilities are

 

Why China risks US sanctions arming Russia: Survival

US secretary of state Antony Blinken fired a warning salvo toward China during a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting on the

 

Hands-On With the Rabbit r1 Pocket AI Assistant

With the rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), AI-dedicated devices have started coming out. The Humane AI pin

 

Hong Kong exports rebound despite Sino-US trade war

Hong Kong’s exports and imports rebounded in the first quarter of this year after a significant year-on-year decline in the

 

It’s baaack! Microsoft and IBM open source MS-DOS 4.0

How did the operating system so bad it likely steered users to Linux 35 years ago come to be open-sourced

 

Apple Event Next Month Said to Be ‘Accompanied By an Event in London’

Apple’s upcoming “Let Loose” event “will be accompanied by an event in London,” according to The Independent’s Andrew Griffin. The

 

Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that

Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account?Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Save Time and Money on Your Next Office Chair with Staples.com

From buying chairs to purchasing all the equipment your office needs, Staples.com offers a seamless shopping experience.Latest newsRead More

 

This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost

System sluggish? The PNY 1TB drive should help, and it handled my stress tests remarkably well.Latest newsRead More

 

Microsoft dusts off ancient MS-DOS 4.0 code for release on GitHub

Nobody’s favorite operating system is now available for inspection In partnership with IBM, Microsoft has released the source code for

 

7-Year-Old 0-Day in Microsoft Office Exploited to Drop Cobalt Strike

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are dusting off old tricks! A recent attack exploited vulnerabilities in systems running outdates Microsoft Office

 

GuptiMiner: Hijacking Antivirus Updates for Distributing Backdoors and Casual Mining – Avast Threat Labs

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Google is officially a $2 trillion company

Illustration: The Verge Google has spent the past year dealing with two of the biggest threats in its 25-year history:

 

Message-scraping, user-tracking service Spy Pet shut down by Discord

Bot-driven service was also connected to targeted harassment site Kiwi Farms.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

US’s power grid continues to lower emissions—everything else, not so much

Excluding one pandemic year, emissions are lower than they’ve been since the 1980s.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China

One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad Two Chinese nationals were this week charged

 

I’m a fan of Marshall speakers, but I didn’t expect its $100 headphones to sound this good

The latest Marshall Major IV are relatively affordable, and every rocker should give them a try.Latest newsRead More

 

How to delete the data Google has on you

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Think about everything you do across Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and everything

 

Google adds AI conversation practice for English language learners

Illustration: The Verge Google is testing its AI listening skills with a feature that lets people speak into their phones

 

Hackers make millions of attempts to exploit WordPress plugin vulnerability

WP Automatic plugin patched, but release notes don’t mention the critical fix.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Ubuntu 24.04: This great new Linux distro isn’t just fast – it’s a fortress

I’m running Canonical’s latest release – aka ‘Noble Numbat’ – and find this distro’s performance and security improvements make it

 

AI just helped us find out where Plato is buried – here’s how

The discovery is just the latest fragment of history to be uncovered with the aid of this new technology. Prizes

 

This 20-in-1 accessory kit is my new favorite tech essential (and it’s only $12)

For less money than a phone case, this multifaceted tool kit can keep your handset, earbuds, laptop, and more clean

 

I traded in my MacBook and now I’m a desktop convert

You can forget a lot about desktops if you use laptops exclusively for 23 years. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty

 

Microsoft open-sources infamously weird, RAM-hungry MS-DOS 4.00 release

DOS 4.00 was supposed to add multitasking to the OS, but it was not to be.Ars Technica – All contentRead

 

The best gaming PCs of 2024: Expert tested

We tested the best gaming PCs from Alienware, Lenovo, and more that allow you to customize your machine and offer

 

TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say

Professor: US faces “uphill battle” justifying law against First Amendment suit.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

The best dash cams of 2024

The best dash cams not only offer high resolution recording and cloud-based storage, but many can also record both the

 

Akira Toriyama’s Sand Land makes a better show than game

Image: Bandai Namco Between Dune, Fallout, and Mad Max, it’s a good year for stories with lots of sand and

 

The best VPN for streaming in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best VPNs for streaming that can unblock popular streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu, from anywhere

 

Amazon to ditch WorkDocs sharing service, support countdown begins

Cloud giant directs users to pack their bags for DropBox, gives them a year to get affairs in order Amazon

 

The best security keys of 2024: Expert tested

We tested the best security keys that can help keep your online accounts safe from hackers and phishing attacks.Latest newsRead

 

Get discounted flights and hotels with a OneAir Elite subscription

Travel more for less with this lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite.Latest newsRead More

 

Kaiser Permanente shared 13.4M people’s data with Microsoft Bing, Google, others

Ouch! Millions of Kaiser Permanente patients’ data was likely shared with Google, Microsoft Bing, X/Twitter, and other third-parties, according to

 

Apple’s last-gen MacBook Pro 16 is on sale for its best price to date

Even now, the last-gen MacBook is a speedy machine with a stunning, spacious display. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales

 

Overwhelmed? 6 ways to stop small stresses at work from becoming big problems

Don’t risk your health or your team’s operations. Use these techniques to ensure minor issues don’t become intractable challenges.Latest newsRead

 

Tesla’s 2 million car Autopilot recall is now under federal scrutiny

NHTSA has tested the updated system and still has questions.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Columbia University has a doxxing problem

Protesters wanted to expose Columbia; Columbia exposed its students. Continue reading…The Verge – All PostsRead More

 

How good is that smartphone deal really? Use this free spreadsheet to do the math

My free phone deal calculator can help you separate the real steals from the rip-offs.Latest newsRead More

 

Google Pixel 8A leak reveals seven years of security updates

Image: Android Headlines We’ve already seen a bunch of images revealing what Google’s Pixel 8A might look like, but now,

 

Huawei and partners reportedly plan to produce high bandwidth memory by 2026

Getting their hands on AI memory one Huawei or another… A group of Chinese semiconductor firms including Huawei are reportedly

 

Exploiting the NT Kernel in 24H2: New Bugs in Old Code & Side Channels Against KASLR

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Space Vacation’s gorgeous prints celebrate fan-favorite movies

Art by Samar Haddad / Space Vacation A look at Samar Haddad’s bold homages, from sci-fi to comedy. Continue reading…The

 

A hidden Android 15 feature could let you force any app into dark mode

The new option lets you enjoy dark mode on almost any app – even ones that don’t currently support it.Latest

 

Drake has taken down his diss track featuring AI Tupac

Photo by Carmen Mandato / Getty Images Tupac Shakur’s lawyers warned Drake that they would take him to court if

 

The best cheap gaming PCs of 2024: Starting at $500

The best cheap gaming PCs don’t sacrifice quality for price and are packed with powerful components, so you can stay

 

How to Get into Cybersecurity: A Beginner’s Guide

Cybersecurity is more than just protecting systems and data from malicious attacks; it’s about ensuring… How to Get into Cybersecurity:

 

Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend

Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly results Google’s parent company has hit a

 

Switch 2 reportedly replaces slide-in Joy-Cons with magnetic attachment

Design choice may have implications for current Joy-Con compatibility.Ars Technica – All contentRead More

 

Second time lucky for Thoma Bravo, which scoops up Darktrace for $5.3B

Analysts brand deal a ‘nail in the coffin’ for UK tech investment Private equity investor Thoma Bravo has successfully completed

 

Create your own e-book using AI for just $25

Using ChatGPT, My AI eBook Creation Pro helps you write an entire e-book with just three clicks — no writing

 

Lego is bringing summer vibes with K.K. Slider and new Animal Crossing sets

The new sets include a Town Hall and Dodo Airlines airport. | Image: Lego Good news for those of us

 

Homeland Security’s AI safety board is a who’s who of tech CEOs

They’ll be joined by AI experts and politicians.Latest newsRead More

 

Fixing Apple Watch False Touch & Ghost Touch Issues

Some Apple Watch users have experienced a situation where their Apple Watch seems to respond to phantom touches, which some

 

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 and Blue Light Screen Protector From Ocushield

For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Ocushield to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 15

 

I spent 24 hours with Rabbit R1 in New York City. Here’s what it got right (and where it faltered)

The hottest AI gadget in town has its charms, but a bug-filled experience makes it only recommendable to early adopters

 

Telegram is down with “Connecting” error

Telegram users are currently experiencing issues worldwide, with users unable to use the website and mobile apps. […]BleepingComputerRead More

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1887-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1887-03 – Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform release 4.15.10 is now available with updates to packages

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1892-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1892-03 – Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform release 4.15.10 is now available with updates to packages

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1899-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1899-03 – Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform release 4.12.56 is now available with updates to packages

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1896-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-1896-03 – Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform release 4.12.56 is now available with updates to packages

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2063-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2063-03 – An update for yajl is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2062-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2062-03 – An update is now available for Service Telemetry Framework 1.5.4 for RHEL 9. Issues

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2064-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2064-03 – An update for buildah is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended

 

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6752-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6752-1 – It was discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user were tricked

 

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2066-03

Red Hat Security Advisory 2024-2066-03 – An update for buildah is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended

 

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6751-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6751-1 – It was discovered that Zabbix incorrectly handled input data in the discovery and graphs pages.

 

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6753-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6753-1 – Thomas Neil James Shadwell discovered that CryptoJS was using an insecure cryptographic default configuration. A

 

Debian Security Advisory 5674-1

Debian Linux Security Advisory 5674-1 – It was discovered that PDNS Recursor, a resolving name server, was susceptible to denial

 

The Not-So-Silent Type

Whitepaper called The not-so-silent type – Vulnerabilities across keyboard apps reveal keystrokes to network eavesdroppers.Packet StormRead More

 

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6754-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6754-1 – It was discovered that nghttp2 incorrectly handled the HTTP/2 implementation. A remote attacker could possibly

 

Ready to implement AI at work? Google has a new course for that

Google’s AI Essentials course aims to help you optimize your workflows and supercharge your productivity with AI – in under

 

One year with the Light Phone 2

The first time I used the Light Phone 2’s GPS, I drove to Los Angeles for a date. I ended

 

DJI might get banned next in the US

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge After moving to ban TikTok in the US, the federal government could target

 

The MacRumors Show: Apple’s iPad Event Finally Announced!

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the announcement of Apple’s upcoming “Let loose” event, where the

 

Self-Spreading PlugX USB Drive Malware Plagues Over 90k IP Addresses

More than 90,000 unique IPs are still infected with a PlugX worm variant that spreads via infected flash drives. The

 

Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin

A critical vulnerability in the WordPress Automatic plugin is being exploited to inject backdoors and web shells into websites WordPress

 

Over 1,400 CrushFTP Instances Vulnerable to Exploited Zero-Day

More than 1,400 CrushFTP servers remain vulnerable to an actively exploited zero-day for which PoC has been published. The post

 

What’s next with AI?

Illustration by Diana Young Consumers are already putting AI tools to use for both productivity and creativity. But what’s next?

 

Seeking research study participants! SOC analysts and managers that experienced SolarWinds, Log4Shell or both.

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Encrypted email service files DMA complaint claiming it vanished from Google Search

Tuta cries foul, Chocolate Factory denies service unreachable Tutao, known for the encrypted email service Tuta Mail, has filed a

 

Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving linked to hundreds of crashes, dozens of deaths

Image: Owen Grove / The Verge In March 2023, a North Carolina student was stepping off a school bus when