Critical GitHub RCE bug exposed millions of repositories A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in GitHub could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Server. Uncovered by Wiz researchers, the now-patched bug exploited how GitHub handles server-side “git push” operations. By crafting malicious input within a standard Git push , an authenticated user could execute arbitrary commands via Gi… I’m addicted to checking my phone. Could a blocking device stop me? Physical phone blocking devices, powered by NFC wireless technology, are becoming a popular solution for doomscrolling. Brigid Delaney puts one to the test Wake up, 100 messages from group chat overnight about something – what? another assassination attempt; a village destroyed in Lebanon; the football result in England; the weather in Iran being manipulated; the pesticides causing lung and bowel… Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million. Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage Best VPNs for Android: 5 top picks for phones and tablets Many people’s daily browsing is now done on their mobile devices. So it’s more important than ever to have a great VPN that works well on your phone. While some services work best on Windows, others particularly shine when used on Android devices, and I’ve curated a list of my favorites to help you find the best choice for your smartphones and tablets. When determining what makes for a good VPN f… Google just patched 30 high-risk Chrome security vulnerabilities In the new Chrome versions 147.0.7727.137/138 for Windows and macOS and 147.0.7727.137 for Linux, a whopping 30 security vulnerabilities have been patched in the lead up to the next generation of Chrome. None of these vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild yet. In the Chrome Releases blog post , Srinivas Sista lists all the vulnerabilities that have been fixed, not just the ones discover… 'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes' Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes. Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus will become Apple’s next CEO. Top 9 smart contract platforms to consider in 2026 Platform speed, scalability, security, cost, and smart contract support vary widely. Here’s a guide to align trade-offs with enterprise needs and key players. |
California High-Speed Rail Price Tag Jumps To $231 Billion Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 writes: California's long-delayed high-speed rail project is now facing renewed scrutiny after state leaders revealed a dramatically higher price tag, now estimated at roughly $231 billion, nearly seven times the original $33 billion projection approved by voters in 2008. The revised figures have reignited talks in Sacramento over whether the project can realistically be completed, how long it will take, and whether the state can continue to fund it at this scal… Apple Vision Pro Used In World-First Cataract Surgery Apple's Vision Pro has been used in what's described as the world's first cataract surgery performed with the headset. MacRumors reports: [New York opthalmologist] Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon vi… Auvik bets agentic AI can fill the networking skills gap IT teams managing multi-vendor networks are dealing with a growing volume of alerts and a shrinking pool of engineers with the expertise to act on them. AI, and more specifically agentic AI, is increasingly being positioned as the approach to solve that challenge. The latest vendor to embrace agentic AI is Auvik, which has been building out a cloud-based IT and network management platform for the… Even without OpenAI, Elon Musk has made A.I. a big part of his business empire. SpaceX said a deal with Cursor gave it the option to buy the artificial intelligence start-up, which makes code-writing software, for $60 billion later this year. You May Be Wasting Money On Premium Gas, Consumer Reports Explains Premium fuel sounds better, but is it really? Consumer Reports ran the tests, and its results could lead to big savings for drivers at the pump. One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885 Social media's role in rising political violence in America in spotlight Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses the explosion of violent political rhetoric on social media platforms. [DiveLive Virtual Event] How AI is Reshaping the Enterprise This virtual event delves into AI's impact on IT, it's adoption, emerging trends in customer-facing AI & what the future holds for the technology. China OSAT leader JCET expands in advanced packaging, profit climbs China's leading OSAT player, JCET, reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, supported by demand in high-performance computing and automotive electronics, even as the broader semiconductor industry continues its shift toward advanced packaging. The “Bug-Free” Workforce: How AI Efficiency Is Subtly Disrupting The Interactions That Build Strong Teams AI tools are eliminating the need to “bug” colleagues for help, but the informal interactions they replace are the very scaffolding that builds team trust, belonging, and innovation. Casey Hudetz and Eric Olive explore the research and potential impacts behind that risk and offer practical strategies for maintaining human connection while leveraging AI’s strengths. All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI - and from before the AI lab even had a name. Some high-level takeaways: […] Motorola just revealed the Razr Fold’s price and hoo boy 2026 is shaping up to be a tough year to launch a high-end phone. The memory crisis has phone prices rising across the board, so an already expensive phone risks becoming a much too expensive phone. That might be what happened to the Razr Fold, which will cost $1,900 when it goes on sale in […] |
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