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Apple piles another $100B on top of previous US manufacturing pledge 2025-08-07 at 02:02 By Brandon Vigliarolo Quick – someone ask Siri if there are still tariffs on India US President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook made a joint announcement from the White House on Wednesday of another Apple pledge to move manufacturing…

Researchers Uncover ECScape Flaw in Amazon ECS Enabling Cross-Task Credential Theft 2025-08-07 at 01:17 By Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated an “end-to-end privilege escalation chain” in Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) that could be exploited by an attacker to conduct lateral movement, access sensitive data, and seize control of the cloud environment. The attack technique has…

Microsoft researchers bullish on AI security agent even though it let 74% of malware slip through 2025-08-07 at 00:03 By Jessica Lyons Project Ire promises to use LLMs to detect whether code is malicious or benign Microsoft has rolled out an autonomous AI agent that it claims can detect malware without human assistance.… This article…

Not big in Japan: Apple’s WebKit browser requirement may break new law 2025-08-06 at 23:50 By Thomas Claburn Three jurisdictions now want browser engine variety for a better mobile market Apple now faces challenges to its WebKit browser requirement in three jurisdictions, as authorities around the globe try to jumpstart competition in the mobile software…

Fake VPN and Spam Blocker Apps Tied to VexTrio Used in Ad Fraud, Subscription Scams 2025-08-06 at 23:30 By The malicious ad tech purveyor known as VexTrio Viper has been observed developing several malicious apps that have been published on Apple and Google’s official app storefronts under the guise of seemingly useful applications. These apps…

Elon Musk’s ‘spicy’ upgrade to Grok spits out deepfake clip of Taylor Swift dancing topless: report 2025-08-06 at 23:18 By Ariel Zilber Grok Imagine reportedly created a six-second clip of the “Shake It Off” singer whipping off a silver dress to reveal her breasts and wearing skimpy panties. This article is an excerpt from Latest…

Dollar weakness boosts Bitcoin hopes, but macro risks could delay $120K 2025-08-06 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Nomura’s Laser Digital to launch first regulated OTC desk for crypto options in Dubai 2025-08-06 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Mauritius investigates AFRINIC as African institutions show support ahead of new elections 2025-08-06 at 23:07 By Simon Sharwood But strife and criticism continue Regional internet registry the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is now the subject of an investigation ordered by the government of its home country, Mauritius.… This article is an excerpt from The…

Are mRNA vaccines safe and effective? What to know as RFK Jr. halts funding 2025-08-06 at 22:43 By Tracy Swartz Vaccines using mRNA technology weren’t immune to the latest round of federal research cuts. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to…

OpenAI’s new model can’t believe that Trump is back in office 2025-08-06 at 22:38 By Tobias Mann gpt-oss-20b can’t seem to decide who won the election, but tried to convince us that it was Biden If you’re still struggling to come to terms with the results of the 2024 US presidential election, you’re not alone.…

Only ISPs get to determine what constitutes ‘affordable’ broadband, says team Trump 2025-08-06 at 22:38 By Brandon Vigliarolo A good deal, like beauty, is in the ISP of the beholder, after all – at least if you want BEAD funding US states that want to make use of rural broadband deployment funds had better not…

Bakkt spins yarn into Bitcoin with 30% stake in Japan’s Marusho Hotta 2025-08-06 at 22:03 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

US government announces ChatGPT integration across agencies 2025-08-06 at 22:03 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Google says the group behind last year’s Snowflake attack slurped data from one of its Salesforce instances 2025-08-06 at 21:21 By Jessica Lyons ShinyHunters suspected in rash of intrusions Google confirmed that criminals breached one of its Salesforce databases and stole info belonging to some of its small-and-medium-business customers.… This article is an excerpt from…

Tornado Cash co-founder found guilty on 1 of 3 charges after jury deadlock 2025-08-06 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com…

Trump surprises with TSMC $300B investment claim 2025-08-06 at 20:34 By David Meyer Chip contract manufacturer declines to comment Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is “coming over and spending $300 billion in Arizona, building the biggest plant in the world for chips and semiconductors,” US President Donald Trump said Tuesday.… This article is an excerpt…

My school went phone-free — here’s what New York students can expect when the ban kicks in next month 2025-08-06 at 20:24 By Lambeth Hochwald “As parents, we want our kids to pay attention in the classroom, but we also want them to socialize, lift their heads up and look each other in the eye,”…

Meta putting wood in bit barns in bid to get greener 2025-08-06 at 20:24 By Dan Robinson Timber! Meta is following in Microsoft’s footsteps and trying out wood as a construction material for its datacenters in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React…

Arista pushes Ethernet for AI, downplays effect of tariffs 2025-08-06 at 20:07 By Dan Robinson Thanks to LLMs, CEO expects to see networks ‘back-end and front-end converge’ Arista Networks is expecting the AI datacenter industry to be dominated by open standards such as Ethernet or UALink in the near future, and has upped financial forecasts…

ChatGPT gives disturbing tips to teens on suicide notes, getting high, watchdog research shows 2025-08-06 at 19:55 By Associated Press ChatGPT will tell teens how to get drunk and high, conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter if asked, according to new research. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and…

Price predictions 8/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI 2025-08-06 at 19:55 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

XRP price faces ‘full pump retrace,’ if $2.65 support fails 2025-08-06 at 19:55 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Judge pushes jury to end Storm trial after days of gridlock 2025-08-06 at 19:55 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Google, OpenAI, Anthropic get blanket deal to saturate US government with their AI 2025-08-06 at 19:55 By Brandon Vigliarolo Act now and Uncle Sam will throw in ChatGPT Enterprise for your agency for just $1 It’s just become a lot easier for US government agencies to procure AI products from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, as…

Efficient Cybersecurity: Saving Rural Hospitals, Their Patients, And Their Bottom Lines Economically 2025-08-06 at 19:54 By H.R.1’s real test is not if Congress imposes cuts, but whether congressional leadership can prove that trimming cyber costs more than funding it. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React…

Microsoft hoping to knock users’ socks off with Windows XP Crocs 2025-08-06 at 18:36 By Richard Speed A crock of what now? Microsoft is reportedly preparing to unleash its latest product on the public: limited edition XP-themed Crocs.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React to this headline:

Retail investors can reclaim crypto’s promise through IDOs 2025-08-06 at 18:08 By Cointelegraph by Hatu Sheikh Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

This man used a Coinbase-like URL — Now he’s facing a major lawsuit 2025-08-06 at 18:08 By Cointelegraph by Onkar Singh A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Ethereum top is in? ETH sell-pressure hits $419M, second-highest level ever 2025-08-06 at 18:08 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Apple commits another $100B to US manufacturing as Trump tariffs hit India 2025-08-06 at 17:53 By Thomas Barrabi Apple will commit another $100 billion toward domestic manufacturing on Wednesday – a move that comes as the Trump administration slaps steep tariffs on India. The fresh pledge includes funding aimed at boosting Apple’s capability to produce…

Another NASA spacecraft give controllers the silent treatment 2025-08-06 at 17:34 By Richard Speed Communication problems for recently-launched small satellites NASA is having trouble tracking down two of its spacecraft. One of the TRACERS spacecraft has lost contact with Earth while the Athena EPIC satellite failed to send an important beacon signal.… This article is…

Bitcoin supply shock to ‘uncork’ BTC price as OTC desks run dry 2025-08-06 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev 2025-08-06 at 17:00 By Dan Robinson Cloud giant erased decade of work – denies it was due to botched dry run of user-pruning tool An open source developer is claiming AWS deleted his ten-year-old account, wiping all the data. He believes this was due…

SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF 2025-08-06 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Satsuma secures $218M, including $125M in BTC, to advance Bitcoin strategy 2025-08-06 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Satsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

US charges 2 Chinese nationals with illegally shipping Nvidia AI chips to China 2025-08-06 at 16:02 By David Meyer Feds claim suspects talked about rerouting kit through Malaysia Federal authorities in the US have charged two Chinese nationals with secretly exporting advanced AI chips to China.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View…