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Satlyt Secures $8 Million to Propel AI Integration in Satellite Technology
Singapore’s First AI-Related Data Breach Exposes 95,000 Customer Emails
SpaceX Achieves Milestone with Starship’s First Orbital Flight Amid Technical Challenges
Apple Releases Urgent Updates for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS to Address Critical Bugs
Teenager Uncovers Major Microsoft Database Vulnerability Exposing Trillions of Records
Bitget’s $387.5 Million Hack: Unveiling the North Korean Connection
Apple Faces $5.7 Billion Verdict Over Taptic Engine Patent Infringement
Bill Gates Advocates for AI Regulation Amidst Diverging Views with President Trump
SharpEmu Achieves Playable 60 FPS on Six PS5 Titles
U.S. Bill Could Force VPNs, ISPs, and DNS Providers to Block Piracy Sites
GPT-6 Astra Decodes 1941 Enigma Message After 85 Years
SpaceX’s Starship Set for First Orbital Flight on September 28
Micron Discontinues 2GB GDDR7 Memory Chips, Shifting Focus to AI Applications
Anthropic and OpenAI Unveil Cost-Effective AI Models Amidst Industry Competition
US and China Explore AI National Security Alert System in Bilateral Talks
RatHat: New AI-Powered Malware Targets Android Phones
Apple Details Home AI Hub Amid Fitness+ Layoffs and Product Updates
Hackers Leak Florida Drivers’ Data After Database Breach
OpenAI Hires Contractors to Manually Review ChatGPT Transcripts
Revolut Exposes Customer Data After Falling for Fake Government Requests
China Rejects AI Slowdown Calls Amid US Security Concerns
Anthropic Reports Use of Claude AI in Yemen Missile Development
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Predicts AI Will Transform Cybersecurity Market
Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Converter Targeting Salesforce and ERP Users
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Sets Industry Record with $3,199 Price Tag
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 Ahead of iPhone Launch
Motorola and Google Foldables Outperform Samsung in Key Areas
Windows 11 Pro Available for $9.97 in Limited-Time Offer
Anthropic Nears $15 Billion Credit Facility Ahead of IPO
Satlyt Secures $8 Million to Propel AI Integration in Satellite Technology

Satlyt, a startup founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, has raised $8 million to develop software enabling AI processing directly on satellites, aiming to revolutionize space-based computing.

Singapore’s First AI-Related Data Breach Exposes 95,000 Customer Emails

Singapore's first AI-related data breach occurred when Bee Cheng Hiang exposed over 95,000 customer email addresses due to an AI tool error.

SpaceX Achieves Milestone with Starship’s First Orbital Flight Amid Technical Challenges

SpaceX's Starship successfully completes its first orbital mission, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites, despite encountering technical issues that led to an early mission termination.

Apple Releases Urgent Updates for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS to Address Critical Bugs

Apple has released urgent updates for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS to address critical bugs affecting Face ID, camera functionality, and touchscreen responsiveness.

Teenager Uncovers Major Microsoft Database Vulnerability Exposing Trillions of Records

A 16-year-old researcher identified a significant flaw in Microsoft's internal Titan analytics service, potentially exposing 17.3 trillion database rows. The discovery underscores critical security concerns in large-scale cloud services.

Bitget’s $387.5 Million Hack: Unveiling the North Korean Connection

Bitget's $387.5 million crypto hack is suspected to be linked to North Korean state-backed actors, raising concerns about exchange security and geopolitical implications.

Apple Faces $5.7 Billion Verdict Over Taptic Engine Patent Infringement

A U.S. jury has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for patent infringement related to the Taptic Engine in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple plans to appeal the decision.

Bill Gates Advocates for AI Regulation Amidst Diverging Views with President Trump

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urges for government intervention in AI development to prevent potential risks, contrasting with President Trump's hands-off approach.

SharpEmu Achieves Playable 60 FPS on Six PS5 Titles

SharpEmu, an open-source PS5 emulator, now runs six titles at 60 FPS, marking a significant milestone in PS5 emulation.

U.S. Bill Could Force VPNs, ISPs, and DNS Providers to Block Piracy Sites

A new federal bill proposes requiring VPN providers, ISPs, and DNS services to block foreign piracy sites, raising questions about jurisdiction and enforcement.

GPT-6 Astra Decodes 1941 Enigma Message After 85 Years

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra AI model has successfully decrypted a German Army Enigma message from 1941, unsolved for 85 years, showcasing advanced cryptanalysis capabilities.

SpaceX’s Starship Set for First Orbital Flight on September 28

SpaceX's Starship is scheduled for its first orbital flight on September 28, aiming to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and mark a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology.

Micron Discontinues 2GB GDDR7 Memory Chips, Shifting Focus to AI Applications

Micron has ended production of its 2GB GDDR7 memory chips, redirecting resources toward higher-density modules for AI-focused GPUs, impacting NVIDIA's RTX 50 series supply chain.

Anthropic and OpenAI Unveil Cost-Effective AI Models Amidst Industry Competition

Anthropic and OpenAI have introduced new AI models, Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Sol & Luna, offering enhanced performance at reduced costs, intensifying competition in the AI industry.

US and China Explore AI National Security Alert System in Bilateral Talks

US and China officials have discussed creating a mechanism to notify each other about AI incidents that could threaten national security, signaling a new phase of AI risk management cooperation.

RatHat: New AI-Powered Malware Targets Android Phones

RatHat is a new AI-powered malware disguised as legitimate apps like Google Chrome, posing a growing threat to Android users.

Apple Details Home AI Hub Amid Fitness+ Layoffs and Product Updates

Apple reveals new details on its Home AI Hub as layoffs hit Fitness+ and updates emerge for iPhone Duo and Apple Pencil. What’s next for Apple’s AI and product strategy?

Hackers Leak Florida Drivers’ Data After Database Breach

Hackers from the ShinyHunters gang leaked thousands of Florida drivers’ records after breaching a state motor vehicle database and demanding ransom.

OpenAI Hires Contractors to Manually Review ChatGPT Transcripts

OpenAI reportedly employs hundreds of contractors to manually review ChatGPT transcripts, including personal data, to improve AI responses. The implications for privacy and AI training remain unclear.

Revolut Exposes Customer Data After Falling for Fake Government Requests

Fintech firm Revolut mistakenly handed over sensitive customer data including passports and transaction histories after falling for fake government requests, raising serious security concerns.

China Rejects AI Slowdown Calls Amid US Security Concerns

China dismisses US tech CEOs' calls for an AI slowdown, warning that fearmongering and competition could hinder global AI governance. Tensions rise over AI's strategic risks.

Anthropic Reports Use of Claude AI in Yemen Missile Development

Anthropic reveals a Yemen-based militant group used Claude AI to aid missile and rocket system development, raising concerns over AI misuse in military conflicts.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Predicts AI Will Transform Cybersecurity Market

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang identifies cybersecurity as the next major market for AI, signaling a potential shift in how digital defenses are managed.

Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Converter Targeting Salesforce and ERP Users

Microsoft introduces an AI-powered converter designed to enhance data integration and workflow automation for Salesforce and ERP users, challenging established enterprise software players.

Apple’s New iPhone Duo Sets Industry Record with $3,199 Price Tag

Apple launches its priciest iPhone Duo yet, with the highest-end model reaching $3,199, marking a new record in mass-market smartphone pricing.

Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 Ahead of iPhone Launch

Apple has released iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone just before its major launch event, introducing key fixes and improvements. Here’s what this update means for users.

Motorola and Google Foldables Outperform Samsung in Key Areas

Motorola and Google foldable smartphones are quietly outperforming Samsung by focusing on features that truly matter, signaling a shift in the competitive foldable market.

Windows 11 Pro Available for $9.97 in Limited-Time Offer

Windows 11 Pro is on sale for just $9.97 through September 10, offering a major price drop on this important OS upgrade.

Anthropic Nears $15 Billion Credit Facility Ahead of IPO

Anthropic PBC is finalizing a $15 billion revolving credit facility as it prepares for its upcoming IPO, marking a significant financial step for the AI company.