French postal and banking services disrupted by suspected DDoS attack
France’s national postal and banking services were suspended on Monday due to a suspected distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, La Poste announced. The Postal Service called the attack a “major network incident” that disrupted “all information systems.” La Poste’s online email and banking services, website and mobile app are among the services that will […]
Inside Uzbekistan’s nationwide license plate monitoring system
Across Uzbekistan, a network of about 100 high-definition roadside cameras continuously scan vehicle license plates and occupants, sometimes thousands a day, looking for potential traffic violations. A car running a red light. Drivers not wearing seat belts. Some examples include unauthorized vehicles driving at night. The driver of one of the most monitored vehicles in […]
OpenAI says AI browsers can always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks
OpenAI is working to harden its Atlas AI browser against cyberattacks and acknowledges that prompt injection is a type of attack that manipulates an AI agent to follow malicious instructions hidden in web pages or emails. This is a risk that isn’t going away anytime soon, raising questions about how securely AI agents can operate […]
Alphabet to acquire Intersect Power to avoid energy grid bottlenecks
Google’s parent company Alphabet has agreed to acquire data center and clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash and assuming the company’s debt. The acquisition, announced Monday, will help Alphabet expand power generation capacity alongside new data centers without relying on local power companies that have struggled to meet the demands of […]
Trump administration suspends 6GW of offshore wind leases again
Two weeks after a judge reversed President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking offshore wind energy development, the White House is again suspending leases for five large projects, this time citing concerns about radar interference. “Today’s actions address emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of associated adversarial technologies and the vulnerabilities created by large-scale […]
Paramount renews bid for Warner Bros., secures $40 billion backing from Larry Ellison
The war over the future of Warner Bros. continues, as Paramount Skydance announced Monday a revised all-cash offer for the traditional film studio. The offer includes an “irrevocable personal guarantee” from Oracle’s chief backer, billionaire Larry Ellison, to provide tens of billions of dollars in equity financing for the deal. This is the latest move […]
ChatGPT launches year-end reviews like Spotify Wrapped
ChatGPT is releasing its own version of Spotify Wrapped. To wit, the OpenAI-owned chatbot is currently rolling out an annual review feature called “Your Year with ChatGPT” to eligible consumers in select markets, including the United States. Other English-speaking markets that will have access to the new service include Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and […]
CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance resigns
Tori Bruno, CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance, has resigned after 12 years “to pursue new opportunities,” the company said. “We appreciate Conservative Party’s contributions to ULA and the country, and we are grateful for his leadership,” United Launch Alliance President Robert Lightfoot and Kay Sears said in a statement. Bruno’s resignation comes as […]
Elevate your home bar with these mixology gadgets
While a shaker, some mixing tools, and ice are enough to get the job done, modern technology has made it possible to invent some impressive gadgets to up your at-home bartending game. From machines that prepare cocktails in seconds to smart coasters that guarantee a perfect pour, here’s an overview of some devices you should […]
TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to compete with Amazon and eBay
TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that lets users purchase digital gift cards, making it easier for friends and family to buy from millions of products on the app. The feature was strategically introduced during the holiday season, a high-stakes time for the company’s shopping division as it looks to prove its worth […]