New data shows ransomware groups are resorting to threats of physical violence and repeated extortion. With 69% of breached organizations paying up, building true cyber resilience is the only way out.
A new documentary, “Ghost in the Machine,” premiered at Sundance, directly challenging the narrative around AI superintelligence. It connects the tech’s foundations to eugenics and race science while questioning the logic behind an estimated $1.4 trillion in planned data center spending.
According to Engadget, the Nex Playground is a surprise hit, selling 650,000 units last year. The $249 device revives motion gaming with a simple plug-and-play design, but locks you into an $89 annual subscription for all its games.
Despite fewer active ransomware groups, the number of victim organizations posted to leak sites surged in late 2025. The threat is consolidating around a few highly efficient operators like Qilin and Akira, who are focusing on speed and evasion.
A new report reveals how business uncertainty became the defining force of 2025, directly hitting the bottom line. Firms facing high uncertainty were twice as likely to miss targets and are entering 2026 with severely limited growth plans.
A survey of over 500 data professionals reveals a massive gap between AI adoption and governance. Companies are deploying autonomous systems without clear rules or accountability, setting the stage for serious operational failures.
In a new interview, author George Saunders digs into the challenges of writing a “climate change novel” and his playful, skeptical take on AI tools for creativity. He argues literature’s real job is to complicate our thinking, not simplify it.
Meta Platforms reported a huge Q4 earnings beat, but the real story is in the guidance. Massive AI spending plans were offset by a revenue forecast that implies serious growth ahead, sending shares up.
Moltbot, an open-source AI assistant, has taken GitHub by storm with nearly 90,000 favorites. But its power to act across your apps comes with a huge security cost that’s already being exploited.
TikTok is scrambling to fix widespread service problems in the US caused by a power outage at a data center. The timing is awkward, coming just days after the app finalized its deal to spin off its US operations.
