Trump is set to unveil his AI roadmap: Here’s what to know
Here’s everything we know about President Trump’s AI Action Plan, a roadmap for the administration’s approach to AI.
NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields
NetZeroNitrogen’s bacteria approach has attracted investors and $6.6 million in seed funding.
Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children
The update will impact the accounts of family vloggers/creators and parents running accounts for “kidfluencers,” both of which have faced criticism for the risks associated with sharing children’s lives on social media.
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Proton is launching a privacy-focused AI chatbot
Proton, the company behind the encrypted email service Proton Mail, has launched an AI assistant aimed at preserving user privacy. The new chatbot, called Lumo, can summarize documents, generate code, write emails, and more, while storing data locally on users’ devices. Proton says it will protect this information using “zero-access” encryption, which grants users an […]
The battery-powered Starlink Mini is here
The Starlink Mini satellite dish is now even better thanks to the $119 LinkPower 1 power bank from PeakDo. The battery locks securely to the back of SpaceX’s smallest terminal and provides over 4.5 hours of uninterrupted Internet connectivity. The LinkPower’s battery can also charge simultaneously over USB-C from your car, solar generator, or solar […]
US nuclear weapons agency reportedly breached in Microsoft SharePoint attacks
Hours after Microsoft revealed hacking groups affiliated with the Chinese government have been exploiting a flaw in its SharePoint software, Bloomberg News reports that the National Nuclear Security Administration has also been breached in the attacks. A single source tells Bloomberg that the department, which provides the Navy with nuclear reactors for submarines, was caught […]
Gupshup raises $60M in equity and debt, leaves unicorn status hanging
Gupshup has raised over $60 million in a new round over four years after attaining the unicorn status.
PayPal taps wallets from China and India to make cross-border payments easier for 2 billion people
PayPal is partnering with global fintech companies to let users pay to different wallet systems cross border.
The Escobar Phone scam saga has finally come to an end
The former CEO of the company that marketed the sketchy-looking Escobar Fold 1 and Escobar Fold 2 phones — which you may remember from a 2020 video from Marques Brownlee — has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering, according to the US Department of Justice. In a plea agreement, United States attorneys detail how […]
Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers
Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.