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Finally, for Apple – these “Android’ features
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26—its boldest update in years. While the sleek Liquid Glass redesign and AI-powered additions are grabbing headlines, many of the most exciting improvements echo Android features many users have enjoyed for years. Here's what’s...
A new WORLD RECORD data leak
In a staggering cybersecurity lapse, over 4 billion personal records have been exposed in what is likely China's largest data breach to date. Discovered by cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko and the Cybernews team, the 631GB database was left unsecured...
France Faces New EMAIL Leak
“Liberté, Égalité… Vulnerabilité? In May 2025, the Stormous ransomware group claimed responsibility for leaking a trove of email addresses and MD5-hashed passwords allegedly tied to several prominent French government institutions. The data, posted on a dark web...
Codex Unleashed: When AI Becomes Your Coding Sidekick
OpenAI has unveiled Codex, its first full-fledged AI coding agent, marking a significant advancement in AI-assisted software development. Integrated into ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team plans, Codex operates within a secure, cloud-based sandbox environment,...
Bots, Bullets, and Bureaucracy
On May 12, 2025, nations convened at the United Nations to address the pressing issue of regulating autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-driven systems are increasingly deployed in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza....
The end of an era
After 23 years, Skype officially signed off on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era in digital communication. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype once revolutionised voice and video calls over the internet, peaking with over 300 million users. However, as...
Divine Defense: The Vatican’s Cybersecurity Evolution
In a remarkable blend of tradition and technology, the Vatican is fortifying its spiritual stronghold with cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. As highlighted in a recent news article, the Holy See is transforming into a digital fortress, ensuring the sanctity of...
The HUMANOID Race speeds up
On April 19, 2025, Beijing hosted the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon, marking a significant milestone in robotics. Twenty-one bipedal robots competed alongside 12,000 human runners on a parallel track in the Yizhuang district. The standout performer,...
Privacy RISK in the race for AI
As Apple strives to catch up in the AI race, its new strategy—analysing user data directly on devices—raises significant privacy concerns. While Apple asserts that actual user data never leaves the device, the process involves comparing synthetic datasets to real...