VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect The UK’s new age verification rules have led to a massive spike in VPN downloads, with providers like Proton…
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles
Summary California researchers devised a multimillion-pound initiative to test salt water-spraying technology, designed to dim sunlight over a vast area of ocean (approximately 3,900 square miles). This initiative was spearheaded…
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product
Summary Huawei has unveiled the CloudMatrix 384, an AI computing system that features an impressive 384 chips designed to compete directly with Nvidia’s leading offerings. This system was showcased at…
Google Will Help Scale ‘Long-Duration Energy Storage’ Solution for Clean Power
Google Will Help Scale ‘Long-Duration Energy Storage’ Solution for Clean Power Google has partnered with Energy Dome to scale its CO2 battery technology for long-duration energy storage. This collaboration aims…
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers?
Summary The Zero Day Initiative’s head has raised concerns about a potential leak contributing to recent attacks on Microsoft’s SharePoint servers. Following patches issued by Microsoft, attackers, including state-sponsored groups,…
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals
Summary A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is facing significant delays that could hinder its ability to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Currently, only 90 satellites are operational for the Qianfan…
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI
Summary In a recent interview, Koceilah Rekouche, aka “Da Chronic”, reminisces about creating AOHell in 1995, a pioneering phishing tool that exploited vulnerabilities in AOL’s system. Rekouche, a high school…
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump Norway is stepping up its game in the fight against climate change, aiming to become Europe’s ‘carbon dump.’ The…
Is ChatGPT Making You Stupid?
Summary The article discusses concerns over generative AI tools like ChatGPT potentially undermining critical thinking skills among users. Aaron French, an information systems professor, warns that as people increasingly rely…
VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
Summary As the UK’s new age verification laws came into effect, there was a massive 1,400% spike in VPN downloads, particularly for Proton VPN. The new regulations require explicit content…