Online shoppers in New York are now seeing warnings that prices are set by algorithms using their personal data. This is due to a new state law targeting “surveillance pricing,” and it could become a model for other states.
North Korean hackers are running a persistent campaign called “Contagious Interview,” using fake job offers to trick developers into downloading malicious npm packages. They’ve created a near-automated factory, delivering over 197 packages with 31,000+ downloads since October to steal crypto and cre
Milan’s Bending Spoons continues its acquisition spree, agreeing to buy the publicly-listed Eventbrite and take it private. The all-cash deal, expected to close in H1 2026, values the event platform at a significant premium.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a “code red” internally, focusing all efforts on improving ChatGPT’s quality. This means delaying planned features like AI shopping agents and a digital assistant called Pulse.
The long-awaited WebGPU API is now supported in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. This isn’t just about better graphics—it’s about turning your browser into a powerful compute platform for AI and complex simulations.
A Reddit user used an exploit to trick an iPhone into running iPadOS, unlocking desktop apps and multitasking. Apple quickly patched it in the iOS 26.2 beta, raising questions about why the capability is hidden.
Masayoshi Son revealed he was “crying” when SoftBank sold its entire $5.83 billion Nvidia stake. The move was to fund aggressive AI investments, including OpenAI. But with Nvidia’s stock soaring, was this a historic blunder?
Mozilla is working on a new tool to simplify backing up Firefox data during the Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade. The feature, spotted in Bugzilla, offers both simple and full-data backup options. It’s a direct response to the end of Windows 10 support over two months ago.
Sony’s hit video game franchise Helldivers is getting a live-action movie. The project will be directed by Justin Lin, known for reviving the Fast & Furious series, with a script from horror writer Gary Dauberman.
A new global database called VIRE has cataloged 1.7 million viral genomes from over 100,000 environmental samples. This massive resource aims to unlock the secrets of viral diversity, especially for bacteriophages that can’t be grown in a lab. It’s a huge leap for understanding how viruses shape eve
