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AI boom’s real profits are being made in Asia
 

AI boom’s real profits are being made in Asia

A 58% jump in TSMC’s quarterly profit, announced on April 16, should change how investors think about the AI economy.

Apache ActiveMQ CVE-2026-34197 Added to CISA KEV Amid Active Exploitation
 

Apache ActiveMQ CVE-2026-34197 Added to CISA KEV Amid Active Exploitation

A recently disclosed high-severity security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ Classic has come under active exploitation in the wild, per the U.S.

 

IPv6 carried half of internet traffic – for one day, according to Google

We’re not half way there, we’re still livin’ on a prayer IPv6 carried half of global traffic for a single

 

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI – here’s how they do it

Business leaders explain why they’re still hiring for entry-level jobs, how they’re investing in employees, and what’s working so far.Latest

 

I found the apps slowing down my PC – how to kill the biggest memory hogs

‘SysMain’ was draining my computer’s background memory. Here’s how to find the biggest culprits behind your sluggish PC.Latest newsRead More

 

AI-powered website builders have come a long way – here’s your best option in 2026

Last year, the best we could say about AI website builders is they had potential. This year, we found some

 

I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon’s new home speaker – and see no reason to go back

The Denon Home 400 is a worthy competitor to Sonos’ Era 300, with upgraded hardware, software, and a fresh look.Latest

 

Get a free pair of Meta Ray-Bans with this Verizon Fios Home internet deal – how to redeem it

When you sign up for – or switch to – one of these Verizon Fios home internet plans, you’ll get

YouTube’s mobile app finally lets you share timestamped videos
 

YouTube’s mobile app finally lets you share timestamped videos

YouTube is making some changes that might affect how you share videos from the mobile app. From the app, you

 

World Leaks: RDP Access Leads to Custom Exfiltration and Personalized Extortion

Two day intrusion. RDP brute force with a company specific wordlist, Cobalt Strike, and a custom Rust exfiltration platform (RustyRocket)

 

Apple Execs Say Spatial Computing Is ‘Inevitable’ and AI Is a ‘Marathon, Not a Sprint’

Apple hardware engineering chief John Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak recently did an interview with Tom’s Guide, where they

iPhone Loyalty Hits 96.4% as Android Users Four Times More Likely to Switch
 

iPhone Loyalty Hits 96.4% as Android Users Four Times More Likely to Switch

Customers are more loyal to Apple than ever, according to a smartphone loyalty survey conducted by phone trade-in site SellCell.

 

US nationals sentenced for aiding North Korea’s tech worker scheme

Kejia Wang and Zhenxing Wang established shell companies and hosted laptop farms to help operatives obtain jobs at more than

Hong Kong banks dependent on SWIFT are warned of new US sanctions
 

Hong Kong banks dependent on SWIFT are warned of new US sanctions

The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on Chinese banks if they are found to be involved in handling

 

Anthropic won’t own MCP ‘design flaw’ putting 200K servers at risk, researcher says

Bug or feature? A design flaw – or expected behavior based on a bad design choice, depending on who is

Casely MagSafe-Compatible Power Banks Recalled Again After Fire-Related Death and In-Flight Explosion
 

Casely MagSafe-Compatible Power Banks Recalled Again After Fire-Related Death and In-Flight Explosion

iPhone accessory maker Casely reissued a recall for its faulty Power Pod wireless power bank (via The Verge) after one

 

ZionSiphon malware designed to sabotage water treatment systems

A new malware called ZionSiphon, specifically designed for operational technology, is targeting water treatment and desalination environments to sabotage their

 

Operation PowerOFF identifies 75k DDoS users, takes down 53 domains

The latest wave of “Operation PowerOFF,” on April 13, 2026, targeted the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ecosystem and its users across

US starting to respond to challenge of massive drone incursions
 

US starting to respond to challenge of massive drone incursions

The US is starting to respond to drone incursions on US territory, but the response does not match the growing

 

NodeWeaver says its perpetual licensing beats VMware’s perpetual price hikes

‘I think you can run this thing on a potato,’ NodeWeaver CTO Alan Conboy said. Broadcom’s price increases and policy

 

RedSun: How Windows Defender’s Remediation Became a SYSTEM File Write

submitted by /u/TakesThisSeriously [link] [comments]Technical Information Security Content & DiscussionRead More

 

Mozilla throws Thunderbolt at enterprise AI providers

Client connects to deepset’s Haystack platform Mozilla has declared war on OpenAI, Microsoft, and other firms flogging enterprise AI platforms

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure
 

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure

New tool builds on deepset’s Haystack toward a “decentralized open source AI ecosystem.”AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand
 

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

Apple’s MacBook Neo has been a huge hit, and it’s still in high demand over a month after it launched.

OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM
 

OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM

GPT-Rosalind is an LLM trained on biology workflows, available in closed access.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

I tried the new Gemini app for Mac – and it’s better than the website in one big way

Beyond being quick and convenient, Google’s Gemini app can access and analyze the content in any window you share from

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update
 

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix announced on Thursday that it will be launching a redesigned mobile app, which will include a vertical video feed,

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is officially leaving the company
 

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is officially leaving the company

Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings plans to leave the company after nearly 30 years. The news comes as part

Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached
 

Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached

Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder of the Ballmer Group, has given $80 million to

Gucci-branded Google smart glasses are coming next year
 

Gucci-branded Google smart glasses are coming next year

Google is reportedly partnering with Gucci to make a pair of AI smart glasses stylish enough people might actually want

 

HAProxy HTTP/3 -> HTTP/1 Desync: Cross-Protocol Smuggling via a Standalone QUIC FIN (CVE-2026-33555)

u/albinowax ’s work on request smuggling has always inspired me. I’ve followed his research, watched his talks at DEFCON and

 

Anthropic squeezes enterprises by ejecting bundled tokens from seat deal

Large organizations pushed toward metered pricing More bad news for Claude users. Anthropic has revised its seat-based pricing for enterprise

Perplexity Launches Personal Computer for Mac, Turning a Mac mini Into an Always-On AI Agent
 

Perplexity Launches Personal Computer for Mac, Turning a Mac mini Into an Always-On AI Agent

Perplexity today launched Personal Computer, an expansion of Perplexity Computer that integrates with local files and apps on a Mac.

 

Google’s Pixel 10 is now 30% off on Amazon for a limited time

The Pixel 10 drops to $549, delivering flagship performance and a great camera system at a new low price.Latest newsRead

 

New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges

A researcher known as “Chaotic Eclipse” has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, dubbed “RedSun,” in

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
 

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and

Trans-Himalayan net zero is a strategic necessity for Asia
 

Trans-Himalayan net zero is a strategic necessity for Asia

The trans-Himalayan arc, a high-altitude desert landscape spanning from Leh and Lhasa to Gilgit and Thimphu, has long been romanticized

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss
 

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

After a jury found that Live Nation-Ticketmaster violated antitrust law on several counts, the company warns in a blog post

 

Cisco fixed four critical flaws in Identity Services and Webex

Cisco fixed four critical flaws in Identity Services and Webex that could allow code execution and user impersonation. Cisco has

Newly Discovered PowMix Botnet Hits Czech Workers Using Randomized C2 Traffic
 

Newly Discovered PowMix Botnet Hits Czech Workers Using Randomized C2 Traffic

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an active malicious campaign that’s targeting the workforce in the Czech Republic with a previously

 

Loud, power hungry – opposition grows to datacenters as Maine passes bit barn ban

If there’s one thing folks want less than Copilot in their taskbar, it’s a bit barn in their backyard Loud,

Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners
 

Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners

Digital services for brands from Jeep to Peugeot will feel the presence of AI.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

Why this MagSafe battery pack is our readers’ favorite model right now – especially at its price

Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank is the slimmest and sleekest MagSafe battery pack I’ve tested, and readers love it.Latest newsRead More

 

How Google’s updated AI Mode will ease your tab clutter when you search

With the new AI Mode, any search result you visit opens side-by-side with your search window so you can more

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire
 

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced in a Thursday social media post that the governments of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that will begin

The only way to fight deepfakes is by making deepfakes
 

The only way to fight deepfakes is by making deepfakes

I was unsure if my parents would notice that the voice on the other end wasn’t mine – or that

Casely has reannounced a power bank recall from 2025 following a fatality
 

Casely has reannounced a power bank recall from 2025 following a fatality

Casely first recalled over 429,000 of its 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless power banks in April 2025 following 51 reports of

Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital data breach impacts 337,917 people
 

Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital data breach impacts 337,917 people

A ransomware attack on Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital (Tennessee) exposed data of 337,000 people after hackers stole 500GB of

 

Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here

Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn

Teenage Engineering might be getting into instrument amps next
 

Teenage Engineering might be getting into instrument amps next

An unannounced Teenage Engineering device, the KO-Amp 35, can be found over at the FCC in a new filing. The

Ozlo’s comfy Sleepbuds are nearly 30 percent off in the run-up to Mother’s Day
 

Ozlo’s comfy Sleepbuds are nearly 30 percent off in the run-up to Mother’s Day

If you’re struggling to get a full night of rest, a good pair of sleep earbuds can help you tune

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’
 

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’

These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groupsImani Thompson shows

 

If you want into Anthropic’s Claude club, you may have to show ID

Worse: Anthropic is using Persona, a privacy checker that rings alarm bells for the paranoids on Reddit Anthropic may check

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background
 

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

An in-app browser allows visual feedback while building websites and more.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

Officials seize 53 DDoS-for-hire domains in ongoing crackdown

Operation PowerOFF’s latest globally coordinated action identified more than 75,000 alleged cybercriminals. Officials warned each of them to stop jamming

 

T-Mobile will give you a Google Pixel 10a for free – plus an extra gift

Get the impressive Pixel 10a for free at T-Mobile, along with a pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a at no

 

North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist

Social engineering: ‘low-cost, hard to patch, and scales well’ North Korean criminals set on stealing Apple users’ credentials and cryptocurrency

Cuba: the Bay of Pigs invasion 65 years later
 

Cuba: the Bay of Pigs invasion 65 years later

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 – In the wake of the failed CIA-led Bay of Pigs invasion, President John F. Kennedy considered

Alarm bells follow new report of looming US plan to attack Cuba
 

Alarm bells follow new report of looming US plan to attack Cuba

Is Cuba next in line for a US attack? US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said it could be, and USA Today on Wednesday

Google’s AI Mode update lets you open links without leaving the page
 

Google’s AI Mode update lets you open links without leaving the page

Google is upgrading AI Mode in Chrome with a new feature that will allow you to open links to sources

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo
 

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo is poised to be a top-selling laptop in 2026, thanks in large part to its affordable $599

OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Anthropic’s Claude Code
 

OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Anthropic’s Claude Code

OpenAI is beefing up its agentic coding and development system Codex with a suite of updates that let it use

 

Government Can’t Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Securing national resilience now depends on faster, deeper partnerships with the private sector. The post Government Can’t Win the Cyber

Gemini can now create personalized AI images by digging around in Google Photos
 

Gemini can now create personalized AI images by digging around in Google Photos

Google is making it easier to feed your photos into Nano Banana for more personal image generation.AI – Ars TechnicaRead

OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and Memory on Mac
 

OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and Memory on Mac

OpenAI is making several updates to its Codex AI coding agent. Codex is now able to operate desktop Mac apps

 

Hackers exploit Marimo flaw to deploy NKAbuse malware from Hugging Face

Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Marimo reactive Python notebook to deploy a new variant of NKAbuse malware hosted on

 

OpenAI’s Codex Desktop can run your computer now – and has its own browser

From coding tool to productivity powerhouse, Codex Desktop adds computer control, automation memory, and plugin support. But can it replace

Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzz
 

Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzz

Anthropic has released its most powerful “generally available” model to date: Claude Opus 4.7. The company called it a step

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark
 

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief has had a busy couple of months after promising “the return of Xbox.” Asha Sharma met

Gemini can now pull from Google Photos to generate personalized images
 

Gemini can now pull from Google Photos to generate personalized images

Google’s Personal Intelligence feature, which lets Gemini pull data from apps like Google Photos to offer responses tailored to you,

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display
 

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is preparing to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in the coming months. Windows Central reports that

 

Iran has something America can only dream of: cheap broadband

Shame about the internet blackouts and airstrikes North America has some of the world’s most expensive broadband, according to a

 

DuckDB uses RDBMS to attack classic ‘small changes’ problem in lakehouses

Batching teensy changes in chunks creates massive performance boost, DuckDB Labs team claims The team behind in-process OLAP database DuckDB

 

Control Your iPad & Launch Apps with a Game Controller

Many people think of game controllers on iPad as something only used inside games, but modern versions of iPadOS allow

 

Google expands Gemini AI use to fight malicious ads on its platform

Google says it is increasingly using its Gemini AI models to detect and block harmful ads on its advertising platforms,

 

Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Try this career strategist’s top 3 tips for strengthening your profile

Whether you’re on the job hunt or not, regularly polishing your LinkedIn profile is worth the effort. Here’s why.Latest newsRead

 

Google to pay $135M settlement to Android phone users – how to claim your share if you qualify

The suit alleges that Google sent data over cellular connections without your permission. Here’s how to file a settlement claim

 

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Jem Walters built and sold a fintech app called Snoop. Here are the choices he made and would do again

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users
 

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku continues to solidify itself in a very busy streaming landscape. As of April, over 100 million households are streaming

It’s slushy season, and Ninja’s frozen drink machine is nearly half off
 

It’s slushy season, and Ninja’s frozen drink machine is nearly half off

Woot is making it more affordable to own a frozen drink machine. Ninja’s Slushi that has an 88-ounce container for

How Netflix made us fall in love with K-dramas
 

How Netflix made us fall in love with K-dramas

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The

 

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber to Boost Defensive Cybersecurity

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model built to help defenders analyze malware and fix software bugs. The company is also

Apple Covers iPhone 17 Pro in Stickers in New Ad
 

Apple Covers iPhone 17 Pro in Stickers in New Ad

In a video uploaded to its YouTube channel in South Korea today, Apple showed off a handful of iPhone 17

 

I’ve used Dell’s new XPS 16 for a week, and it’s the Windows laptop to beat in 2026

Dell’s XPS 16 screams ‘Premium laptop’ thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.Latest newsRead More

 

Americans who masterminded Nork IT worker fraud sentenced to 200 months behind bars

Fortune 500 companies and one US defense contractor got taken for $5m in four-year scam Two Americans have been jailed

The Cybertruck of e-bikes is here to replace your car
 

The Cybertruck of e-bikes is here to replace your car

It was at about 36 miles per hour that I decided the Infinite Machine Olto is not a bike. Sure,

AI platform n8n abused for stealthy phishing and malware delivery
 

AI platform n8n abused for stealthy phishing and malware delivery

Attackers abuse AI automation platform n8n to run phishing campaigns, deliver malware, and evade security by using trusted infrastructure. Threat

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s ‘unconstrained’  relationship with the truth
 

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s ‘unconstrained’ relationship with the truth

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Ronan Farrow, one of the biggest stars of investigative reporting working today. He broke

Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay
 

Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots’ interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be

Age verification is a mess but we’re doing it anyway
 

Age verification is a mess but we’re doing it anyway

In the span of a few years, age verification went from an idea to standard practice on large parts of

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Defender 0-Day, SonicWall Brute-Force, 17-Year-Old Excel RCE and 15 More Stories
 

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Defender 0-Day, SonicWall Brute-Force, 17-Year-Old Excel RCE and 15 More Stories

You know that feeling when you open your feed on a Thursday morning and it’s just… a lot? Yeah. This week delivered. We’ve

 

Visual Studio 18.5 lands with AI debugging at a price, devs still feeling blue

Latest version points to a shift in how Microsoft thinks about IDEs Visual Studio 2026 18.5 arrives with two headline

 

Make crappy moves around AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

When the taxpayers are wondering whose side you are on… Britain’s government faces a public backlash against AI unless it

 

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic’s Mythos Reveal

GPT‑5.4‑Cyber is a model fine-tuned for defenders, lowering boundaries for legitimate cybersecurity work. The post OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity

 

Brussels tells Google to hand rivals its search crown jewels as privacy row brews

Includes a to-do list on search data sharing and platform access as DMA enforcement ramps up Brussels has told Google

Get Apple’s M5 MacBook Air at $150 Off Before Amazon Runs Out
 

Get Apple’s M5 MacBook Air at $150 Off Before Amazon Runs Out

Amazon recently introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air, offering $150 off multiple models of

 

Tidal vs. Qobuz: I tried both hi-res streaming services, and they couldn’t be more different

Both music streaming services cater to fans of high-fidelity audio, but the right choice for you likely lies in the

 

Most “AI SOCs” Are Just Faster Triage. That’s Not Enough.

AI-powered SOC tools promise automation, but most only speed up triage instead of reducing real workload. Tines shows how real

 

New ATHR vishing platform uses AI voice agents for automated attacks

A new cybercrime platform called ATHR can harvest credentials via fully automated voice phishing attacks that use both human operators

 

You can get 50% off YouTube Premium for 1 year right now – but the deal ends soon

YouTube Premium just got a price hike, but for a limited time, the Individual plan is discounted – and renews

The legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch
 

The legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch

The classic 1988 anime Akira returns to UK, Irish, French and Spanish cinema screens on April 17, with Australia and

Intel’s cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops
 

Intel’s cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops

Intel is announcing a family of cheaper Panther Lake laptop processors called the Core Series 3 line. They’re built on

Meta blames RAM shortage for $100 Quest 3 price hike
 

Meta blames RAM shortage for $100 Quest 3 price hike

Meta is the next tech company to hike up hardware prices due to the global memory shortage. Beginning April 19th,

Canva’s AI 2.0 update goes all in on prompt-powered design tools
 

Canva’s AI 2.0 update goes all in on prompt-powered design tools

Canva has overhauled its design and workspace suite as it attempts to become the ultimate centralized hub for AI-powered content