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Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons - Engadget
- [News]($1) # Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons The company says its AI adoption and deployment may result in further reductions. ...
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance - Engadget
- [Reviews]($1) - [Gaming]($1) # MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance $1,800 for a handheld gaming PC is a ton of money, even if it comes with massive gains in horsepower...
Laptop prices suck these days, so here are some Prime Day deals that help a little
- **Gadgets - **Tech - **Apple # Laptop prices suck these days, so here are some Prime Day deals that help a little If you *need* to buy now and you *want* to buy new, here’s what you can save. If ...
Microsoft sells OpenAI models in China. OpenAI and Anthropic won't.
Microsoft has quietly become the main supplier of OpenAI models in China, selling the technology to the country’s largest internet companies even as OpenAI and Anthropic keep their own models out of t...
L’Oréal brings Maybelline virtual try-on to ChatGPT
L’Oréal has announced a collaboration with OpenAI that will bring Maybelline New York’s virtual makeup try-on feature into ChatGPT. The announcement was made at VivaTech 2026. The partnership covers ...
WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Malware / Social Engineering [*]($1) Direct messages sent via WhatsApp are being used to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files that lead to th...
GitHub Updates actions/checkout to Block Common Pwn Request Attack Patterns
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 23, 2026Workflow Security / Software Supply Chain [*]($1) GitHub is moving to strengthen software supply chain security by updating "[actions/checkout]($1)" to block **p...
AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia's $20B not-acqui-hire deal | TechCrunch
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The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI | TechCrunch
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Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time | TechCrunch
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Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water
- **Tech - **AI - **News # Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water By switching to 100 percent liquid cooling and running servers hotter, Nvidia claims it can cut w...
Microsoft Confirms RoguePlanet Defender Zero-Day, Says Patch is in Development
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 17, 2026Endpoint Security / Vulnerability [*]($1) Microsoft has formally disclosed that it's working to release a patch to address a Defender zero-day codenamed [RoguePla...
DragonForce Hackers Abuse Microsoft Teams Relays to Hide Backdoor.Turn C2 Traffic
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Remote Access Trojan / Ransomware [*]($1) Threat actors associated with the [DragonForce]($1) ransomware have been observed using a custom Go-based remote access ...
Microsoft Details Windows Clipper Malware Campaign Using USB LNK Worm and Tor-Based C2
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 18, 2026Malware / Cryptocurrency [*]($1) Microsoft has disclosed details of a Windows-based cryptocurrency clipper campaign codenamed **CryptoBandits** that has targeted...
AutoJack Attack Lets One Web Page Hijack AI Agent for Host Code Execution
- **Swati Khandelwal**Jun 19, 2026Vulnerability / Software Supply Chain [*]($1) Microsoft researchers have detailed an exploit chain, named [AutoJack]($1), that turns an AI browsing agent into a d...
The Gentlemen RaaS Uses GentleKiller EDR Framework Targeting 400 Security Processes
- **Ravie Lakshmanan**Jun 19, 2026Ransomware / Endpoint Security [*]($1) The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is actively developing and maintaining a suite of endpoint detection...
The first big exit in AI
Hey folks, Heading to a Q&A with Sam Altman later today in London so a bit rushed for time to part any ‘wisdom’. I’m currently still mid-building the reference manual, but it’s coming along now! I’...
The Download: a reality check for geoengineering and the science of interoception
*This is today's edition of *[*The Download*]($1),* our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.* Solar geoengineering, the controversial idea that ...
Critical Copilot vulnerability allowed hackers to steal 2FA code from users
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Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near
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Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks
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Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
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Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’ | TechCrunch
Posted:Asked about the privacy implications of chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, Signal President Meredith Whittaker answered, “These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are no...
Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits
- **AI - **Report - **Tech # Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits After speaking up for regulation on data centers, Seattle activists say they were called i...
Microsoft to provide free Copilot to federal workers, aiming for billions in savings
Microsoft will provide its Copilot AI assistant to millions of federal employees at no cost for one year under a new OneGov deal with the GSA, aiming to modernize government operations and unlock significant taxpayer savings. The agreement includes discounts across Microsoft products, waivers of data egress fees, and a security-forward framework targeting FedRAMP High certification later this year.
Microsoft launches MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1, diversifying its AI lineup
Microsoft announces two in-house AI initiatives: MAI-1, a roughly 500-billion-parameter large language model, and MAI-Voice-1, a highly efficient text-to-speech system. The moves reflect a strategic shift toward internal AI capabilities while maintaining its OpenAI partnership. The models are entering testing and will feed into Azure, Bing, Copilot, and related services as Microsoft seeks broader control over its AI stack.
Microsoft Copilot Lands on Samsung TVs, Brings AI to the Living Room
Microsoft's Copilot expands from desktop software to select 2025 Samsung TVs and monitors, turning the living room screen into a conversational AI hub. The rollout, part of an open AI partnership with Samsung, aims to deliver personalized recommendations, spoiler-free recaps, and real-time information on the big screen, while privacy and data usage questions linger.
Microsoft Unveils VibeVoice: Open-Source, Multi-Speaker TTS
Microsoft released VibeVoice, an open-source text-to-speech model designed for long-form, multi-speaker conversations. It supports up to four voices and up to 90 minutes of continuous dialogue, with cross-lingual capabilities between English and Chinese and even basic singing. The release aims to democratize access to advanced audio generation while outlining clear limitations and safety considerations.
OpenAI hits $1B monthly revenue, signaling AI growth
OpenAI surpassed $1 billion in monthly revenue in July, placing the company on a roughly $12 billion annual run rate. The surge is driven largely by ChatGPT subscriptions across consumer and enterprise segments, while the company continues to burn cash as it scales its computing and data-center footprint. The milestone underscores the rapid commercialization of generative AI, even as profitability remains distant.
GitHub's CEO Steps Down as Microsoft Restructures for AI Future
With its CEO departing for a startup, GitHub dissolves the top role for deep integration into Microsoft's AI core.
Microsoft's Project Ire: The AI That's Changing Cybersecurity
Microsoft's Project Ire is an innovative AI system that autonomously analyzes software files to detect malware, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes and enhance threat detection.
AWS Dominates Cloud Market, But Rivals Are Gunning for Growth with AI
AWS continues to lead the cloud market, reporting impressive revenues, but Microsoft and Google are rapidly closing the gap with significant investments in AI. The competition is heating up, and the future of cloud computing is being reshaped by these massive capital expenditures.
Apple Ditches Its Secretive Ways, Embraces AI to Keep Up with Rivals
Feeling the heat from competitors, Apple is shifting gears on its AI strategy, ramping up investments and considering acquisitions to catch up in the tech race.