Technology

An Iranian-backed hacking group allegedly accessed and leaked files from FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account, sparking security concerns and FBI investigation. Iranian Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Kash Patel’s Email Washington D.C.: A group called “Handala” from Iran says they broke into the FBI director’s personal email. They put some pictures of … Read more

Rivian completes winter testing for VW ID.EVERY1, securing major investment boost. Rivian Gets Another $1 Billion from Volkswagen Boston: Rivian and Volkswagen have finished testing a new electric vehicle during the winter. This vehicle, called the ID.EVERY1, uses Rivian’s software and electrical systems. The testing is important because it was part of an agreement between … Read more

Adult performers are creating AI versions of themselves for fans, offering virtual experiences while addressing industry challenges and consent concerns. ‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Embrace AI Clones London: Lisa Ann stopped working in adult films but now makes virtual scenes through AI for $30 per month. Ann, who is 53, worked in … Read more

Mastodon is updating its social network to make it more appealing and easier to use, especially for people tired of other platforms like X and Threads. Mastodon simplifies social network with new user-friendly design Mastodon is a social network that wants more people to use it. Think of it like a new kind of playground … Read more

Google Translate’s real-time headphone translations feature expands to iOS and more countries San Francisco: Google announced on Thursday that its Live Translate feature is coming to iPhones and more countries. This feature uses AI to translate speech right in your headphones. Before, Live Translate only worked on Android phones in the United States, India, and … Read more

OpenAI pauses erotic chat mode as it refocuses on business and military contracts under growing competition OpenAI Reddens Eyes Scald Mode Point Poker San Francisco: OpenAI stops work on a sexy chat mode for its ChatGPT robot for now. The company CEO Sam Altman first suggested the idea in October. But many people did not … Read more

Popular AI tool LiteLLM hit by malware just as its auditor Delve faces credibility crisis in Silicon Valley’s latest chaos Silicon Valley’s Two Biggest Dramas Collide LiteLLM Delve Silicon Valley: Two big tech stories crashed together this week. LiteLLM, a popular AI helper software, got infected with bad software that steals passwords. The malware came … Read more

Transform your living room into a theater with this JBL soundbar and subwoofer setup now $100 cheaper than usual. Grab the JBL Bar 500MK2 Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo for $100 Off New York: Tired of your TV’s weak sound when action movies blast through? The JBL Bar 500MK2 soundbar with subwoofer makes your movies feel … Read more

A judge questioned whether the Pentagon broke the law by targeting Anthropic after the company pushed back on its AI use in military operations. Pentagon’s Attempt to Cripple Anthropic Raises Legal red flags judge says San Francisco: A federal judge raised concerns that the Pentagon may have broken the law when it labeled AI company … Read more

Croatian startup Verne partners with Uber and Pony.ai to launch robotaxi service in Zagreb using autonomous Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles. Croatian Startup Verne Launches Robotaxi Service With Uber and Pony.ai Zagreb: A small Croatian company called Verne is starting a robotaxi service in Zagreb with help from big partners. Verne makes electric cars that drive … Read more

A strange numbers station is broadcasting twice daily in Persian during the US-Iran conflict, possibly from a German military base. Mysterious Numbers Station Broadcasts During Iran War Böblingen: A man’s voice says “Tavajoh! Tavajoh! Tavajoh!” and then reads numbers in Persian. This happens twice a day on shortwave radio since the US-Israel attack on Iran … Read more