OpenAI Releases GPT-5
OpenAI Releases GPT-5 OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5, touting it as a major leap in AI performance following a two-year development period. This updated model performs exceptionally well…
Google TV’s Uncertain Future
Google TV’s Uncertain Future Google has quietly admitted defeat in selling advertising for its smart TV platform, returning ad inventory to publishers and accepting a revenue share instead of directly…
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices
Summary Microsoft has announced that its $30 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 can cover up to 10 devices under a single Microsoft Account. This programme provides crucial security…
Trump Signs Executive Order Opening 401(k) Retirement Market To Crypto Investments
President Trump has signed an executive order that allows investments in alternative assets—like cryptocurrency—within 401(k) retirement plans. This move aims to open up new avenues for investment beyond traditional equities…
Linux Desktop Share Tops 6% In 15 Million-System Analysis
Summary An analysis by Lansweeper shows that Linux desktops account for over 6% of the PC market share in a consumer system study involving 15 million systems. This is a…
Encryption Made For Police and Military Radios May Be Easily Cracked
Encryption Made For Police and Military Radios May Be Easily Cracked Recent research indicates that an encryption algorithm used in police and military radios might be easily compromised. Originally discovered…
Amazon’s Cloud Business Giving Federal Agencies Up To $1 Billion In Discounts
Summary Amazon Web Services has secured an agreement with the U.S. government to offer up to $1 billion in cloud service discounts, effective through 2028. This initiative aims to accelerate…
The Backlash Against Duolingo Going ‘AI-First’ Didn’t Even Matter
Summary Duolingo’s pivot to an ‘AI-first’ strategy triggered significant backlash among users, concerned about the implications for quality and employment. However, the company’s recent earnings report revealed a jump in…
US confirms takedown of BlackSuit ransomware gang that racked up $370 million in ransoms
US confirms takedown of BlackSuit ransomware gang that racked up $370 million in ransoms U.S. law enforcement agencies provided new details on an operation that dismantled critical infrastructure used by…
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
Summary An open source developer, Abdelkader Boudih, claims that AWS wiped his 10-year account, losing a decade’s worth of data. This drastic action allegedly stemmed from a verification failure linked…