VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
A significant increase in VPN downloads has been observed in the UK as new age-verification rules come into force. Proton VPN reported a staggering 1,400% spike in signups on the…
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles California researchers planned a multimillion-dollar test of salt water-spraying equipment aimed at dimming sunlight over a large area…
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product
Huawei’s New AI System Unveiled Huawei has presented its advanced AI computing system, the CloudMatrix 384, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. This system incorporates 384 of Huawei’s…
US spy satellite agency breached, but insists no classified secrets spilled
Summary The US spy satellite agency, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), has reported a breach. While attackers gained access to some networks, the agency claims no classified information was compromised.…
Google Will Help Scale ‘Long-Duration Energy Storage’ Solution for Clean Power
Summary Google has partnered with Energy Dome to enhance long-duration energy storage solutions. This collaboration aims to commercialise CO2 battery technology, which allows the storage of excess clean energy and…
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers?
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers? This article delves into the concerning exploitations of Microsoft’s SharePoint servers, raising questions about a possible leak connecting vendors and…
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is experiencing significant delays that may impair its ability to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink for…
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI – Slashdot In a fascinating look back, Koceilah Rekouche, also known as “Da Chronic,”…
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump
Norway is positioning itself as a pivotal player in fighting climate change by aiming to become Europe’s primary carbon sink. This ambitious project involves transporting liquefied CO2 to an island…
Is ChatGPT Making You Stupid?
Article Overview In a thought-provoking piece, Aaron French, an assistant professor of information systems, discusses the implications of using generative AI tools like ChatGPT. He argues that these tools may…