Samsung has been silently blocking critical Google Play system updates on its Galaxy phones for months. The company says it’s to avoid issues with its own One UI 8 software, but it leaves a major security gap.
Washington state is launching a major effort to tackle the high cost of sustainable aviation fuel. The Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, funded with $20 million, brings together Amazon, Boeing, and airlines to try and build a new market from scratch.
Cisco has patched a medium-severity bug in its Identity Services Engine that allows authenticated admins to read arbitrary files. A public proof-of-concept exploit now exists, raising the risk of in-the-wild attacks. This follows a pattern of serious ISE flaws being exploited.
Wabash National Corporation is permanently closing plants in Minnesota and Indiana, eliminating 270 positions. The move follows a 17.8% year-over-year drop in quarterly sales. Costs for the shutdown are estimated between $15 and $20 million.
A year-long series from CRN highlights five critical leadership lessons from women in cybersecurity. The core message? Strong security is built on people-first leadership, not just technical control.
In a stunning rebuke, Tesla investors voted to reinstate Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation plan. They also rejected advice from major proxy firms, signaling a major shift in corporate governance.
China’s top market watchdog is cracking down on potential collusion in the booming solar sector. Six leading manufacturers have been summoned and told to submit rectification plans by January 20.
Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan is launching a two-year pilot in Manitoba, Canada, to recover waste heat from its servers. The 3MW facility will use 360 liquid-cooled machines to preheat water for a commercial greenhouse, targeting year-round tomato cultivation.
Alpenglow Biosciences is moving its 3D imaging tech from research labs to patient diagnostics. A new partnership with lab network PathNet aims to modernize prostate and bladder cancer testing. The startup also secured fresh funding and is working towards regulatory approval next year.
A joint venture between Singapore’s Lum Chang and Malaysia’s Tien Wah Press Holdings has agreed to build a data center for operator MyTelehaus. The facility will cover 1.61 acres in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Financial details and capacity were not disclosed.
