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OpenAI’s Sam Altman rips ‘naive’ critics of Trump-backed AI chip deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia 2025-05-19 at 20:47 By Thomas Barrabi OpenAI boss Sam Altman defended the Trump administration’s move to support artificial intelligence deals with the UAE and Saudi Arabia while blasting critics of the arrangements as “naïve.” This article is an excerpt from […]

DARPA zaps popcorn with laser power beamed 5.3 miles through air 2025-05-19 at 20:35 By Brandon Vigliarolo 800-watt demo breaks distance record for optical energy transmission Wireless power transmission is moving from lab curiosity toward real-world utility, at least if the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s latest test is any indication.… This article is an […]

Nvidia builds a server to run x86 workloads alongside agentic AI 2025-05-19 at 20:20 By Simon Sharwood Wants to be the ‘HR department for agents’ GTC  Nvidia has delivered a server design that includes x86 processors and eight GPUs connected by a dedicated switch to run agentic AI alongside mainstream enterprise workloads.… This article is […]

Bitcoin bull market ‘almost over?’ Traders split over BTC price at $105K 2025-05-19 at 20:05 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Key points: BTC price action retargets $105,000 after the Wall Street open, rising 2.5% from the day’s lows. Volatility continues, leading market participants to varying conclusions over what will happen to BTC/USD next. Perspectives include […]

RVTools Official Site Hacked to Deliver Bumblebee Malware via Trojanized Installer 2025-05-19 at 20:05 By The official site for RVTools has been hacked to serve a compromised installer for the popular VMware environment reporting utility. “Robware.net and RVTools.com are currently offline. We are working expeditiously to restore service and appreciate your patience,” the company said […]

OpenAI co-founder wanted to build doomsday bunker to protect company scientists from ‘rapture’: book 2025-05-19 at 19:47 By Ariel Zilber Ilya Sutskever, the brains behind ChatGPT, told scientists at OpenAI in the summer of 2023: “Once we all get into the bunker…” This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | […]

GitHub Copilot angles for promotion from assistant to agent 2025-05-19 at 19:18 By Thomas Claburn Agent mode arrives, for better or worse Build  Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot can now act as a coding agent, capable of implementing tasks or addressing posted issues within the code hosting site.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View […]

Microsoft open sources Windows Subsystem for Linux – well, most of it 2025-05-19 at 19:18 By Richard Speed Time to stand on its own two webbed feet? Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux, years after the platform’s debut.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source

Research Tracked 1 Malicious Email Every 42 Seconds in 2024 2025-05-19 at 19:18 By Phishing threats are evolving at a pace that many security teams struggle to meet.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Ransomware Gangs Use Skitnet Malware for Stealthy Data Theft and Remote Access 2025-05-19 at 18:34 By Several ransomware actors are using a malware called Skitnet as part of their post-exploitation efforts to steal sensitive data and establish remote control over compromised hosts. “Skitnet has been sold on underground forums like RAMP since April 2024,” Swiss […]

Moving Your Access Management Platform to the Cloud? 2025-05-19 at 18:05 By Matthew Dechellis Avoid pitfalls and unlock the full power of your cloud infrastructure This article is an excerpt from Broadcom Software Blogs View Original Source

Chinese printer maker spread Bitcoin stealing malware — Report 2025-05-19 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Chinese printer manufacturer Procolored distributed Bitcoin-stealing malware alongside its official drivers, according to local media reports. Chinese news outlet Landian News reported on May 19 that Shenzhen-based printer company Procolored has been distributing Bitcoin-stealing (BTC) malware alongside official […]

When LLMs get personal info they are more persuasive debaters than humans 2025-05-19 at 18:05 By Lindsay Clark Large-scale disinfo campaigns could use this in machines that adapt ‘to individual targets.’ Are we having fun yet? Fresh research is indicating that in online debates, LLMs are much more effective than humans at using personal information […]

LastOS slaps neon paint on Linux Mint and dares you to run Photoshop 2025-05-19 at 17:49 By Liam Proven Another distro for Windows users – presumably ones who love bling LastOS is a tricked-out version of Linux Mint 22.1 with the Cinnamon desktop and some additional tools to make life easier for Windows folks.… This […]

Franklin taps blockchain to offer yield on idle payroll funds 2025-05-19 at 17:05 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Franklin, a hybrid cash and crypto payroll provider, is launching a new initiative that aims to turn idle-sitting payroll into an opportunity for yield. The new solution, dubbed Payroll Treasury Yield, uses blockchain lending protocols to help […]

Nvidia sets up shop in Taiwan with AI supers and a factory full of ambition 2025-05-19 at 17:05 By Dan Robinson Researchers and TSMC to benefit from expanded infrastructure Computex  Against a backdrop of mounting tensions between the US and China, with Taiwan typically stuck in the middle, Nvidia is touting two AI supercomputers for […]

Latest patch leaves some Windows 10 machines stuck in recovery loops 2025-05-19 at 16:23 By Richard Speed Veteran OS might be almost out of support, but there’s still time for Microsoft to break it As Microsoft’s Build developer shindig begins, many users are once again facing a familiar problem: broken Windows.… This article is an […]

Strategy buys 7,390 BTC for $765M, gets hit with class-action lawsuit 2025-05-19 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, and the top corporate Bitcoin holder, acquired nearly $765 million of Bitcoin last week. The purchase comes as the company faces a class-action lawsuit. According to a May 19 announcement, Strategy acquired 7,390 […]

XRP price risks falling to $2 after classic bearish chart pattern confirms 2025-05-19 at 16:01 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Key takeaways: XRP could be headed lower to $2 following a breakdown of a classic head-and-shoulders pattern. Declining open interest in XRP futures signals weakening trader confidence. The XRP (XRP) price is flashing warning signs […]

US crypto funds top $7.5B inflows in 2025 as investor appetite grows 2025-05-19 at 15:05 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Crypto investment products in the United States have attracted over $7.5 billion worth of investment in 2025, with a fifth week of net positive inflows last week signaling growing investor demand for digital assets. US-based […]