Google Loses Epic Games Appeal, Must Open App Store To Rivals
Google has lost its appeal to the 9th Circuit Court, which upheld a ruling requiring it to open its app store to competitors, ending a legal battle initiated by Epic…
Trump Suspends Trade Loophole For Cheap Online Retailers Globally
President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the de minimis exemption for low-value imports, significantly affecting online retailers globally. Starting August 29, shipments valued at $800 or less will…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021 Apple has announced a significant revenue milestone, marking its strongest quarterly growth since December 2021. The company saw a 10% increase in…
CISA Open-Sources Thorium Platform For Malware, Forensic Analysis
Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unwrapped Thorium, a cutting-edge open-source platform created in partnership with Sandia National Labs. Thorium automates malware and forensic analysis, being capable…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a large-scale project to release millions of lab-bred mosquitoes that are modified to carry Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents the transmission of the dengue virus. This venture…
US Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD
Summary The US Senate is set to tackle online piracy with the introduction of a new bill named “Block BEARD”. This bipartisan initiative aims to establish a legal framework that…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
Summary The SEC has introduced “Project Crypto”, aiming to modernise securities regulations for a blockchain-driven future. This initiative is geared towards endorsing tokenised assets, crypto trading, and integrated “super apps”.…
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
Summary The Trump administration has launched a new health tracking programme that allows Americans to share personal health data across various platforms operated by private tech companies. Major companies, including…
In Search of Riches, Hackers Plant 4G-Enabled Raspberry Pi In Bank Network
Summary Hackers from the group UNC2891 attempted a high-tech bank heist by physically planting a 4G-enabled Raspberry Pi inside a bank’s ATM network. Using advanced malware hidden with a novel…
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles A massive lightning flash measuring 515 miles has officially set a new record, confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).…