Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is pledging over $70 million to fund “Trump Accounts” for 300,000 kids. But Elon Musk says the gesture is useless because AI and robots will create a future with “universal high income” and no poverty. It’s a clash of billion-dollar worldviews.
Security researchers have identified a newly evolved variant of the BeaverTail malware, firmly linking it to North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group. This JavaScript-based threat, now merged with another strain called OtterCookie, acts as a sophisticated information stealer and loader, specifically ta
Google is rolling out a critical privacy feature in its next Android update that tells users which specific apps are tracking their location. The feature, spotted in the QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel phones, has been in testing since Android 13. It represents a major step forward for Android user control.
Manufacturing has connected its operational technology to the internet for efficiency, but hasn’t developed the specialized security expertise to protect it. The next wave of failures won’t be from outdated tech, but from a lack of people who can spot and stop threats on the factory floor.
Apple’s latest iOS update quietly solves a persistent user frustration. The Podcasts app now includes direct links to songs played in Apple Music Radio episodes, letting you save tracks and explore artists instantly.
Cisco is warning customers that Chinese state-linked hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in its email security products. There’s no patch available, and the only current remediation for a compromised device is a complete software rebuild. The campaign has been ongoing since at l
Google has launched a ‘Feeds app’ for Google Chat, letting teams pipe RSS updates into conversations. It’s a practical tool but a far cry from the beloved Google Reader, which was shut down back in 2013.
Instagram has launched a dedicated TV app, starting with Amazon Fire TV in the US. It’s all about Reels for now, with plans for more features. But the whole idea raises some big questions.
Microsoft is adding page-level proofing language controls to OneNote for Windows. The update, rolling out now, aims to end the frustration of spellcheck switching with your keyboard layout.
Downing Street insists the $40 billion Tech Prosperity Deal with the US isn’t dead, despite being paused. Meanwhile, the EU is firming up plans for a new class of small, affordable electric cars. In security news, a probe found some “privacy” browser extensions are secretly harvesting and selling us
