World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
Summary The world’s ‘oldest baby’ has been born in the US from an embryo frozen since 1994. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on 26 July in Ohio to Lindsey and…
Google Loses Epic Games Appeal, Must Open App Store To Rivals
Summary Google has lost its appeal against a ruling requiring it to open its app store to rival marketplaces and billing systems. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a…
Trump Suspends Trade Loophole For Cheap Online Retailers Globally
President Donald Trump announced a suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value commercial shipments, reportedly impacting imports worth $800 or less from all global sources. This change is set…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021
Summary Apple announced robust growth in its third-quarter revenue, marking its strongest performance since December 2021. The company saw a 13% spike in iPhone sales, contributing to an overall revenue…
CISA Open-Sources Thorium Platform For Malware, Forensic Analysis
Summary CISA has launched the Thorium platform, now available as an open-source solution for automating malware and forensic analysis. Developed alongside Sandia National Laboratories, Thorium can process over 10 million…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a large-scale programme to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria, aimed at curtailing the spread of dengue fever. The programme targets to safeguard…
US Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD
Summary The U.S. Senate has taken another swing at tackling online piracy with the introduction of the “Block BEARD” bill. Spearheaded by Senators Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff, this bipartisan…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
Summary The SEC has launched “Project Crypto” to modernise US securities regulations, aiming to transition towards blockchain technology in financial markets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced this initiative during the…
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help The Trump administration has unveiled a programme aimed at allowing Americans to share their personal health data and…
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, utilising advanced malware hidden with a never-before-seen…