OpenAI Releases GPT-5
OpenAI Releases GPT-5 OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5 after a two-year development period, marking a significant upgrade in capability over previous models. CEO Sam Altman has described this release as…
Google TV’s Uncertain Future
Summary Google has reportedly admitted defeat in trying to sell advertising for its Google TV platform, shifting to a model where it will share revenue instead of controlling ad inventory…
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 are available for a one-time fee of $30, and now allow coverage for…
Trump Signs Executive Order Opening 401(k) Retirement Market To Crypto Investments
Summary President Trump recently signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency. This could potentially tap into trillions…
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
Summary Abdelkader Boudih, an open source developer, claims that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has deleted his account, which he had maintained for a decade, along with all data associated with…
AWS offers $1B credit to slash Uncle Sam cloud bills – and lock in as a provider until at least 2028
Summary The US General Services Administration (GSA) has agreed on a $1 billion deal with AWS to enhance cloud services across federal agencies. This initiative aims to aid the government…
German security researchers say ‘Windows Hell No’ to Microsoft biometrics for biz
German security researchers say ‘Windows Hell No’ to Microsoft biometrics for biz German researchers have highlighted a critical flaw in Microsoft’s Hello biometrics system during their Black Hat presentation. The…
Citizen Lab Director Warns Cyber Industry About US Authoritarian Descent
Ron Deibert, director of Citizen Lab, has raised concerns about a worrying trend towards authoritarianism in the US, urging the cybersecurity community to take action. He highlights how recent political…
‘Facial Recognition Tech Mistook Me For Wanted Man’
Bruce66423 shares Shaun Thompson’s experience of being wrongly identified by live facial recognition technology as a wanted suspect. While stopping outside the London Bridge Tube station, he faced an aggressive…
Taiwan’s High 20% Tariff Rate Linked To Intel Investment
Summary The article discusses the impact of a 20% tariff rate imposed by Taiwan in relation to Intel’s significant investments. This tariff is viewed as a means of protecting local…