Category: Technology

In 2024, Meta continued its commitment to improving security across its platforms by paying out more than $2.3 million in bug bounties to researchers who identified vulnerabilities in its products. The tech giant received nearly 10,000 vulnerability reports last year, with about 600 qualifying for payout. Nearly 200 researchers benefitted from the rewards. Meta’s bug […]

The Virginia Attorney General’s office has been hit by a significant cyberattack that has crippled the agency’s computer systems, leaving essential legal and administrative functions offline. The breach, which occurred earlier this week, has prompted an investigation by the Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agencies. In an internal communication obtained by the Richmond […]

Mum's the word. Banu Sevim When we see objects in museum display cases, it often doesn’t tell their whole story. One thing that tends to get ignored or even lost in the conservation process is the smell. We lose a lot of valuable information as a result, such as how the object was produced or […]

Why Comparing Deepseek, Nvidia, and Intel is a Misguided Investment Strategy In the fast-evolving technology sector, investors often make the mistake of comparing companies from different verticals under the same industry umbrella. A common example of this error is the tendency to analyze Deepseek, a software platform, alongside Nvidia and Intel—two hardware giants. While all […]

In a significant shift, Apple TV+ has officially launched its streaming service on Android devices, marking a major step in Apple’s strategy to expand its services beyond its own ecosystem. The Apple TV app, now available for download through the Google Play Store, opens up Apple’s exclusive streaming content to a broader global audience, significantly […]

BuzzFeed Inc. is stepping into the social media space with the announcement of its new platform, BFisland, designed to encourage self-expression and connection among users. The platform is poised to compete with the likes of TikTok and Meta, offering a fresh approach to online interaction with a focus on creative content rather than AI and […]

Romantic rejection can be very painful. Nomad_Soul/Shutterstock Has a romantic partner, or someone you had a crush on, ever hurt your feelings? You’re far from alone. Very few people can boast a 100% success rate when it comes to attracting love interests. And even for those who have more “hits” than “misses”, no partner is […]

IoT Horizon, is celebrating its successful acquisition that will allow it to strengthen its mission to create safer, healthier and more energy efficient buildings. Acquired by Sustainable Investments Ltd, and now rebranded as Sustainable Smart Technologies (SST), this is a significant milestone for the business as it aims to create smarter buildings through advanced digital […]

Around 500 workers at Samsung’s factory in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, have staged a sit-in protest over the suspension of three employees. This marks the second significant labor dispute at the plant in less than six months. The protestors argue that the suspensions were unjust and were imposed without proper hearings or explanation. Samsung responded by […]

Lightspring/Shutterstock We are in the early days of a seismic shift in the global AI industry. DeepSeek, a previously little-known Chinese artificial intelligence company, has produced a “game changing”“ large language model that promises to reshape the AI landscape almost overnight. But DeepSeek’s breakthrough also has wider implications for the technological arms race between the […]