Chinese hackers have been exploiting a maximum-severity flaw in Cisco’s email security appliances since late November. With no patch available, the only fix is a complete rebuild of compromised systems.
A startup called Radiant Nuclear is charging ahead with a portable, 1-megawatt nuclear reactor that fits on a semi-trailer. With over half a billion dollars in funding, they plan to start mass-producing them in Tennessee by 2026. The first units could be powering a U.S. military base by 2028.
Google’s latest Home app update promises to let you move all your Nest devices over with a single tap. This aims to end a notoriously clunky, one-by-one migration process. The feature appears to be in Public Preview for now.
Meta is running a test that limits creators without a Meta Verified subscription to sharing links in just two organic posts per month. The company says it’s a limited test to see if increased link-sharing adds value for paying subscribers, but creators are already frustrated.
Android is getting new system-level tools to manage satellite connectivity. A Quick Settings tile will show availability, and a new page will list all compatible apps. This move aims to bring order to a fragmented feature.
A popular free VPN extension has been caught secretly stealing every AI prompt its users type. Researchers found it sends data to a broker, exposing millions. This is why you should never trust a free VPN.
In a new experiment, Meta is limiting link posts for professional accounts and Pages to encourage subscriptions. The test highlights the platform’s ongoing shift away from the open web.
The first iOS 26.3 beta is here, and it’s surprisingly focused on Android. Apple is testing a new, easier way to switch from iPhone to Android, developed with Google. It also adds notification forwarding for third-party smartwatches, but only in Europe.
Amazon is negotiating a massive $10 billion investment in OpenAI, which would push the AI firm’s valuation over $500 billion. The deal would require OpenAI to use Amazon’s Trainium chips and more AWS cloud capacity, on top of a pre-existing $38 billion commitment.
A new critique argues that marketing AI as a feature is a fundamental mistake. Customers care about outcomes, not the underlying technology. It’s a regression in value that misses what buyers actually want.
