More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

Trump is also unlikely to continue the Biden administration’s campaign to limit the proliferation of commercial spyware technologies, which authoritarian governments have used to harass journalists, civil-rights protesters, and opposition politicians. Trump and his allies maintain close political and financial ties with two of the most prolific users of commercial spyware tools, Saudi Arabia and … Read more

Microsoft brings AI to the farm and factory floor, partnering with industry giants

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Microsoft has launched a new suite of specialized AI models designed to address specific challenges in manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services. In collaboration with partners such as Siemens, Bayer, Rockwell Automation, and others, the tech giant … Read more

GOG’s preservation label highlights classic games it’s maintaining for modern hardware

GOG is launching an effort to help make older video games playable on modern hardware. The will label the classic titles that the platform has taken steps to adapt in order to make them compatible with contemporary computer systems, controllers and screen resolutions, all while adhering to its DRM-free policy. The move could bring new … Read more

You Won’t Need Disney+ to Watch Agatha All Along’s Behind-the-Scenes Documentary

Agatha All Along‘s last witches standing headed off on a new journey when the series ended just before Halloween, but before we see what’s next for them (still no season two announcement, for what it’s worth…), it’s time to look back down the Witches’ Road. “Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along” is … Read more

Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

In perhaps the largest swatting case to ever be prosecuted, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a nationwide spree of hundreds of shooting and bomb threat hoaxes that sent police scrambling to high schools, courthouses, and the homes of law enforcement officials. Alan Winston Filion now faces a … Read more

ePlane looks to ride the Indian government’s interest in air taxis with new $14M round

Soaring private vehicle ownership and declining use of public and nonmotorized transport have created mounting traffic congestion in India, the world’s most populous country, which also struggles with relatively narrower roads and inadequate parking facilities in cities. New Delhi recognizes these challenges and has been exploring new ways to address them quickly. Indian prime minister … Read more