OpenAI Releases GPT-5
Summary OpenAI has just launched GPT-5, marking the end of a two-year development spree. CEO Sam Altman hailed it as a “significant leap in intelligence” from its predecessors. This new…
Google TV’s Uncertain Future
Summary Google has quietly shifted its approach to advertising for its smart TV platform, Google TV. Initially attempting to directly control ad inventory, it has now returned this control to…
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices Microsoft has introduced a new $30 Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for Windows 10. This initiative allows users to secure updates…
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
An open source developer claims that AWS deleted his account of ten years, which wiped all his data. The incident arose after a verification failure tied to a billing issue…
Microsoft, CISA warn yet another Exchange server bug can lead to ‘total domain compromise’
Summary Microsoft and CISA have alerted organisations about a serious vulnerability in Exchange Server that may lead to total domain compromise. The bug, identified as CVE-2025-53786, allows attackers with administrative…
Ask Slashdot: Who’s Still Using an RSS Reader?
This article explores the utilisation of RSS readers among users, revealing a strong preference for this method of aggregating news and information. Users share their experiences with various RSS readers…
Citizen Lab Director Warns Cyber Industry About US Authoritarian Descent
Ron Deibert, the director of Citizen Lab, raises alarms about the intertwining of technology and authoritarianism in his keynote at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference. He emphasises the urgent need…
‘Facial Recognition Tech Mistook Me For Wanted Man’
A man named Shaun Thompson is challenging the Metropolitan Police after an encounter where facial recognition technology wrongly identified him as a suspect. He describes the incident as ‘stop and…
Taiwan’s High 20% Tariff Rate Linked To Intel Investment
Summary The article discusses the connection between Taiwan’s high tariff rate of 20% and Intel’s investment in the semiconductor sector. These tariffs are part of strategic economic decisions that reflect…
Low Dose of Lithium Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice
Recent research indicates that low doses of lithium can reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. The study revealed that lithium levels in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients are significantly lower compared…