Suspected Chinese cybersnoop grounded in Italy after US tipoff
Summary A man accused of being part of the Chinese cyberespionage group Silk Typhoon has been arrested in Milan, Italy, following a tip-off from US authorities. Zewei Xu, 33, allegedly…
Iranian ransomware group offers bigger payouts for attacks on Israel, US
Summary An Iranian ransomware gang called Pay2Key.I2P is increasing its operations, particularly targeting Israel and the U.S., amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The group, believed to be linked…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo has begun testing its robotaxis in Philadelphia and New York City, signalling interest in expanding its services into the North-East. The testing includes mapping new urban areas with a…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Summary Jack Dorsey has unveiled Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app utilising Bluetooth mesh networks for secure, temporary chats without the need for internet or servers. This new app supports encrypted…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit After years of tussling over app store restrictions, Samsung and Epic Games have decided to bury the hatchet. Epic,…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Summary Nintendo is determined to stick to its “traditional approach” in game development as it navigates rising costs during the transition to its new console, the Switch 2. Company president…
Post Office and Fujitsu execs ‘should have known’ Horizon IT system was flawed
Summary The first volume of the government inquiry report reveals that senior staff at the Post Office and Fujitsu were aware of issues with the Horizon IT system, which led…
Massive Study Detects AI Fingerprints In Millions of Scientific Papers
Summary A recent study by U.S. and German researchers analysed over 15 million biomedical papers, revealing that AI has subtly influenced academic writing. It found that at least 13.5% of…
People Are Using AI Chatbots To Guide Their Psychedelic Trips
Summary In a fascinating exploration, individuals are turning to AI chatbots as companions during their psychedelic experiences. Apps like Alterd and general-purpose AI like ChatGPT are being employed to provide…
Tennis Players Criticize AI Technology Used By Wimbledon
Wimbledon’s new AI-powered electronic line-calling system has faced criticism from players due to missed calls and accessibility issues. With traditional line judges replaced, players like Emma Raducanu have voiced frustrations…