The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting
Wired
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed by other DOGE veterans. more…
OpenAI Says Apple’s Real Problem Is Being Bad at AI, Not Stolen Secrets
Gizmodo.com
The shame game continues. more…
AI Music Startup Suno Is Adding a Watermark to Songs as Legal Troubles Pile Up
Gizmodo.com
The company also updated its community guidelines to more clearly prohibit scams, spam, and fake engagement. more…
What’s the Difference Between Surveillance Pricing and Dynamic Pricing?
Gizmodo.com
All the surveillance pricing terms you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. more…
Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address
CNET
Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins. more…
Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address
CNET
Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins. more…
Weak Passwords Just Exposed Our Water Supply to Iranian Hackers
CNET
Our critical utility infrastructure can make the same classic mistakes as we do with our everyday connected devices. more…
This YC startup raised $5 million for a personal assistant to help you stay on top of your text messages
Business Insider
Pally, an AI assistant startup, wants to help you be a better reply guy. It's raised millions to grow it product. more…
Sorry PwC interns, your end-of-summer trip to Disney World is canceled
Business Insider
The Big Four firm PwC has cut a 20-year tradition of taking summer interns to "The Happiest Place on Earth." more…
The 25 best state universities in the US, ranked
Business Insider
The ranking of the 25 best public schools in the US includes seven in California. more…
The AI Governance Best Practices Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
Entrepreneur
AI can transform your small business, but without proper governance, it can also create costly compliance risks. more…
Cloudflare just launched a permanent ID tool and wallet for AI shopping
Yahoo Entertainment
The new service makes it easier for consumers to equip AI agents with tools that let them spend and to identity themselves to merchants' agents. more…
Is your Social Security number on the dark web?
Fox News
A leaked Social Security number can fuel tax fraud, benefits fraud and new account openings. Key warning signs and a credit freeze can limit damage. more…
Fake party invitation scam can hijack your computer
Fox News
Fake party invitations trick victims into downloading malware that gives criminals remote access to computers and spreads through contact lists. more…
AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge: INTERPOL
Africanews English
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. more…
Telephones Caught in Between
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The Future Is for Everyone – The Path to a Positive AI Future
Meta.com
Read Mark Zuckerberg’s piece on our values for building superintelligence for everyone. more…
The Judgment Reservoir
Shannph.com
Your teams are shipping faster than ever and learning less than they have in years. That is not a training problem. It is a structural one. more…
SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon as cyberattacks hit U.S. water systems
Scientific American
Scientists analyze an accidental SpaceX impact on the moon as cyberattacks target U.S. water systems and a new mRNA flu vaccine is approved by the FDA more…
Protect Yourself From Cybercrime for as Little as $2 Per Month
CNET
VPNs can protect your internet privacy and prevent your information from ending up in the wrong hands. more…
Best Password Manager for 2026
CNET
Whether you need a password manager for a single user or entire company, these services will protect your identity without sacrificing your sanity. more…
Hers Adds an AI Tool to Help Women Navigate Weight Loss and GLP-1 Use
CNET
Hers is testing the new feature with weight loss patients on GLP-1 medications, but plans to expand the service. more…
Framework’s Data Breach Revealed Customer Data: Here’s What to Know
CNET
The computer company has notified all customers of a data breach. more…
Keeper Review: The Best Password Manager for Small Businesses
CNET
Keeper’s tools for businesses that allow it to integrate easily into any company, but its plan for individual users isn’t quite worth the hefty price tag. more…
Best Home Security Cameras of 2026: Find Your New Cam
CNET
I’ve tested security cameras from Arlo, Nest, Ring, Blink and many more. Here’s what I liked the best. more…
From Brand Systems to Cultural Worlds: Inside Antinomy and 27b
Tympanus.net
A look inside two connected studios building brands across strategy, design, and experience, with the same instinct for clarity, culture, and edge. more…
Nepo-vestigating Stella Lefty
Jezebel
With this sword, I hereby dub thee Stella Lefty a member of the nepo baby order. more…
MiB: Mike Kelly, President and CIO, Future Standard
Ritholtz.com
This week, a special bonus episode! I speak with Mike Kelly. He’s president and chief investment officer of Future Standard and a member of the firm’s management committee. We discuss his career on Wall Street, from his time at Omega Advisors and Tiger Manage… more…
Fragments: August 4
Martinfowler.com
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Kali365 Weaponizes Microsoft Authentication Against US Companies: New Enterprise Risk
Internet
Kali365 is turning a legitimate Microsoft login into a gateway to corporate data.
The phishing kit targets US organizations with attacker-controlled device codes that victims approve on Microsoft's real authentication page. Once access and refresh tokens are… more…
A Trump administration rule could stop a powerful tool for exposing animal cruelty
Vox
In February, an animal rights group flew a drone over a farm in California that raises calves destined for dairies and cattle ranches. Double D Dairies, the company that owns the farm, is linked to a prominent milk brand that highlights its humane farming pra… more…
UNC6671 Vishing Attacks Target Personal Phones to Steal SaaS Data
Internet
A recent wave of cyber attacks targeting financial services, private equity, and professional services is attributed to a data extortion group known as UNC6671.
"UNC6671 continues to rely on voice phishing (vishing) to target enterprise employees, posing as … more…
Leaked n8n API Tokens Exposed Live Instances to Credential Theft
Internet
GitGuardian researchers found 321 n8n instances accepting API tokens exposed in public GitHub commits and demonstrated four ways attackers could use them to access sensitive data and downstream credentials without exploiting a software vulnerability.
We scan… more…
Feng’s Underground Is Fun
Highsnobiety
The UK-based underground rapper stands out not just for his specific brand of rainbow optimism, but for his dedication to building a creative universe. more…
Noah Cyrus Is Everyone’s Favorite Dark Horse
Highsnobiety
A decade into her career, Cyrus has carved her own unique path, finding fans in country chart-toppers and introspective singer-songwriters alike. more…
The Future is for Everyone
Fb.com
A letter from Mark Zuckerberg on the path to a positive AI future.
The post The Future is for Everyone appeared first on Meta Newsroom. more…
AI medical scribe consent raises patient rights concerns
New Atlas
At a recent doctor's appointment, I was asked to consent to an artificial intelligence assistant listening to my consultation. The assistant was Heidi, one of a growing number of AI medical scribes. It listens to the conversation, produces a transcript and tu… more…
Budget banger! The $35 Op.22 earphone has 2 sound profiles, both great
Creative Bloq
For only $35 I'm willing to forgive a lot in a pair of earphones... but with the OoopusX Op.22 I don't have to. more…
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: the handheld PC that finally makes sense to a console gamer
Creative Bloq
MSI’s latest handheld has finally made me understand the appeal of PC gaming on the go. more…
Trump’s New CDC Director Promised Dystopian New Abortion Policy
The New Republic
President Donald Trump’s new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thinks the government should know if you’ve had an abortion. During her confirmation hearing Wednesday, Dr. Erica Schwartz committed to improving “abortion surveillance,” … more…
In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
Grist
Solar panel misinformation, spread by bots and by neighbors, derailed a project in Cajun Country that promised millions in local tax revenue. The same methods are being employed nationwide. more…
US healthcare software giant Unlimited Technology Systems admits hackers may have stolen sensitive data of 3.8 million people
TechRadar
Insurance cards, intake forms, health insurance policy numbers, and other information stolen in major attack. more…
Why financial institutions need a clearer approach to AI governance
TechRadar
Strong data foundations and accountability will determine successful, responsible AI adoption across financial services. more…
Quote of the day by Julian Assange: 'If you want a vision of the future, imagine Washington-backed Google Glasses strapped onto vacant human faces — forever'
TechRadar
Smart glasses are becoming more in vogue today, but the industry is still haunted by the failure of Google Glass more…
The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate
TechRadar
‘This technology doesn’t need the cloud whatsoever, it’s simply cheaper and easier for manufacturers’ — why one expert thinks we’re overlooking the biggest privacy issue in the AI boom, and what a prolific digital rights advocate thinks needs to change more…
Rethinking defense in the wake of OpenClaw attacks
TechRadar
OpenClaw exposes new AI security risks—discover why Zero Trust is now mission-critical for organizations. more…
Without global interoperability, digital IDs can't deliver on their promise
TechRadar
Digital IDs are designed around borders, forcing citizens who live digitally global lives to upload physical IDs to foreign databases. more…
Should Star Trek fans be worried about 'dwindling' Blu-ray, 4K and DVD releases in the streaming era? One star says not — despite Starfleet Academy having no confirmed release date on physical media
TechRadar
With a Blu-ray, 4K and DVD release date for Starfleet Academy season 1 hanging in the balance, should Star Trek fans be worried about physical access to their favorite shows? Not according to Jeri Ryan. more…
'Striking the right balance starts with recognising that every user has different expectations of their browser': Mozilla's head of Firefox tells us why the browser is becoming one of the most important layers of the AI era
TechRadar
We speak to Mozilla's head of Firefox on the browser's role in the AI age. more…
The world's first diamond-powered portable quantum computer works at room temperature and can even be plugged into a regular wall outlet
TechRadar
Saxon Q built a room-temperature diamond quantum computer using sulfur-stabilized qubits, though scaling and independent verification remain unresolved. more…
The quantum countdown: Are organizations ready to avoid the next Y2K
TechRadar
Quantum computing is approaching faster than expected. Discover why organizations must prepare now to avoid tomorrow’s cybersecurity crisis. more…
'Great music is made by people' — Suno, the biggest AI music company, is finally trying to solve a problem its own success helped create
TechRadar
The AI music revolution has hit an awkward reality — even Suno is starting to put the brakes on. more…
Why cybersecurity must evolve for the age of AI agents
TechRadar
As AI agents gain autonomy, organizations must rethink cybersecurity, governance and trust to manage emerging risks. more…
Microsoft’s EWS shutdown should be treated as a warning, not a one-off
TechRadar
Organizations will be more exposed to Microsoft's EWS API phase-out than they realize. more…
The vSphere 9 decision: migrate, modernize or maximize with purpose
TechRadar
Virtualization decisions should align with business strategy more…
Why context engineering is AI’s next hiring challenge
TechRadar
As AI moves into production, hiring shifts from prompt writers to engineers who build the surrounding context. more…
Why accountability is the next battleground in UK business connectivity
TechRadar
Coverage maps won the last decade. Accountability decides who wins the next one. more…
How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains
TechRadar
Open-source malware has changed shape. What once focused on noisy cryptomining has moved toward something far more valuable: access. more…
As more EVs hit the road, will we have the mechanics to keep them running?
CBC News
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the challenge of training enough mechanics to service the growing fleet of EVs; see how a stationary battery can be integrated into public spaces; and check out a drone show as an animal-friendly alter… more…
Elon Musk's massive Terafab chip-making facility starts to take shape — 100 million square feet of manufacturing space and $16.8B initial capital investment
Tom's Hardware UK
SpaceX and Tesla officially begin to build the massive Terafab facility that will be three times bigger than Samsung's Pyeongtaek campus. more…
AMD doubles data center revenue year over year, but gaming revenue plunged by 31% — CEO Lisa Su says prices have 'weighed on' consumer demand but is 'optimistic' about client market
Tom's Hardware UK
AMD reported record revenue in Q2 2026, including doubling its data center business year-over-year, but gaming revenue dived 31%. more…
Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck
Tom's Hardware UK
The Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M is the pinnacle of M.2 2230 SSD goodness. High performance, great power efficiency, and a well-supported drive up to 2TB. more…
HyperX Omen Max 16 review: All bark and no bite
Tom's Hardware UK
The Omen Max 16 definitely looks like a desktop replacement gaming laptop, but its gaming performance meows instead of roars. more…
Private Markets Have Outgrown Their Plumbing — BNY Has A Solution
Forbes
The BNY Institute advocates for a foundational redesign for private markets' infrastructure. more…
Advertisers are trying to influence AI bots with secret ads
Theregister.com
PLUS: Hiveminds are emerging to hack the planet, and open-weight models are the new new red scare. more…
#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware
Cisa.gov
Advisory at a Glance
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<th>Title</th>
<td>#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware</td>
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<th>Original Publication</th>
<td>August 10, 2026</td>
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<th>Executive Summary</th>
<td>Gunra is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) used by affiliat… more…
Microchip Technology Stock Jumps, Leads SOX Index Higher
Investor's Business Daily
Microchip Technology stock jumped after the chipmaker delivered a beat-and-raise earnings report. MCHP stock drove the SOX index higher. more…
Two AI Names Bounce From Chip Sell-Off; Three More IBD 50 Stocks On Watch
Investor's Business Daily
Teradyne and Credo Technology are in bases on Thursday. Skyward Specialty Insurance and NetApp also on watch. more…
Carpenter Technology (CRS) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Yahoo Entertainment
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Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks
Yahoo Entertainment
(Bloomberg) -- Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, a... more…
Huge, Unusual Trading in Marvell Technology Call Options - Investors Are Bullish on MRVL Stock
Yahoo Entertainment
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Exclusive: Trump Media unwinds crypto deals
Axios
Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media and Technology Group, is pulling back from two Crypto.com deals as new leadership looks to focus the tech firm aro... more…
Do Wall Street Analysts Like Intercontinental Exchange Stock?
Barchart.com
While Intercontinental Exchange has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year, analysts remain optimistic about its growth prospects... more…
FIS seeks to sell parts of capital markets unit
Paymentsdive.com
The banking and payments services company floated the plan to offload pieces of the business after sales declined for that segment. more…
Analyst Report: Shopify Inc
Yahoo Entertainment
At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. more…
Certara Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Certara (NASDAQ:CERT) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $93.3 million, up 1% year over year, as software growth offset a decline in services revenue. M... more…
Equifax’s (EFX) Essential Datasets Drive Consistent Growth
Yahoo Entertainment
Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q2 2026 investor letter for its “Mid Cap Strategy”. A copy of the Q2 2026 inves... more…
How Couche-Tard’s Żabka deal could impact its broader business
Cstoredive.com
Beyond the 13,000 stores, the Canadian retailer would gain access to an innovative foodservice and technology stacks that could bolster its Core + More strat... more…
Nu Holdings (NU) Could Rebound Despite Asset Quality Concerns
Yahoo Entertainment
Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its “Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund” Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be... more…
Intel vs. TSMC: Intel Is Winning an AI Battle Against TSMC That Few Investors Are Watching
Barchart.com
TSMC is reportedly developing an Intel-inspired packaging technology, suggesting AI chip packaging is becoming a key battleground, giving Intel a rare chance... more…
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Cisco Systems Stock Will Climb or Sink?
Barchart.com
Cisco stock has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects. more…
Is Valaris (VAL) Losing Momentum After Its Strong Rally?
Yahoo Entertainment
Antipodes Partners published its “Antipodes Global Strategy” second-quarter 2026 investor letter, highlighting the key performance stocks, portfolio changes,... more…
Could Centene (CNC) Be Entering a Major Margin Recovery?
Yahoo Entertainment
Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q2 2026 investor letter for its “Mid Cap Strategy”. A copy of the Q2 2026 inves... more…
Inflation Date, Earnings Momentum and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
Barchart.com
Markets enter a data-heavy week pivoting toward inflation assessment with Wednesday's July CPI report at 8:30am and Thursday's PPI establishing critical pric... more…
People Moves: RBC Clearing & Custody Hires Former Pershing Executive for Business Development
Wealthmanagement.com
Also, Kestra Financial hires client service and operations leads; alt-focused Quincy Wells names a CIO; and Toronto-based Verecan Capital adds a CFO as it pu... more…
Apple's Favorite Bullying Tactic Just Died in China. It Could Cost You Hundreds on Your Next iPhone.
Barchart.com
Rising memory demand has shifted pricing power away from Apple, giving Micron and other memory makers a stronger negotiating position. more…
Cyberattack on Ceva Logistics warehouses in Europe impacts retailers
Yahoo Entertainment
Ceva Logistics is scrambling to patch a cybersecurity breach and fully restore operations at eight European warehouses that fulfill orders for e-commerce ret... more…
Booking Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) said its second-quarter results exceeded the high end of its guidance across room nights, gross bookings, revenue and adjusted EBITDA,... more…
Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 15% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 5%, as gains in e-commerce and fintech... more…
Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) Rises on Strong Results
Yahoo Entertainment
Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q2 2026 investor letter for its “Mid Cap Strategy”. A copy of the Q2 2026 inves... more…
Tantalus Systems Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Tantalus Systems (TSE:GRID) reported record second-quarter revenue as utilities increased spending on distribution-grid modernization, while the company expa... more…
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Tech Rally Continues on Palantir Boost, U.S. JOLTS Report and SpaceX Earnings on Tap
Barchart.com
September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.67% this morning, signaling further gains for tech stocks as blockbuster earnings from Palantir Technol... more…
Miami International Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) reported record second-quarter net revenue as elevated options activity and higher revenue per contract supported results, wh... more…
What New Tesla Vehicle Tests Mean for Alibaba Stock
Barchart.com
Alibaba’s stock has found a fresh catalyst after reports suggest Tesla is evaluating its Qwen model in China. more…
Why It’s Time to Buy the Dip In SoFi Stock
Barchart.com
The recent weakness in SOFI stock reflects investor concerns over the company's revenue mix. more…
RGC Resources Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
RGC Resources (NASDAQ:RGCO) reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter net income of about $550,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, as higher margins supported results... more…
Yelp Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Yelp (NYSE:YELP) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 1% year over year as the company increased investment in artificial intelligence-driven products,... more…
Nasdaq Futures Slip as Western Digital and Sandisk Sink on Disappointing Guidance
Barchart.com
September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.42% this morning as concerns about the AI trade linger after forecasts from Western Digital and Sandi... more…
INNOVATE Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $421.6 million, up 74.2% from $242 million a year earlier, as its Infrastructure segment deliver... more…
Is Booking Holdings (BKNG) a Buying Opportunity as AI Fears Weigh on the Stock?
Yahoo Entertainment
Antipodes Partners published its “Antipodes Global Strategy” second-quarter 2026 investor letter, highlighting the key performance stocks, portfolio changes,... more…