Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
NOVA, an automated vulnerability discovery system, uncovered 14,090 confirmed vulnerabilities in 3,915 open-source projects. Only 85 findings were previously documented. Unlike fuzzing, which finds crashes, NOVA caught broken access control, injection, prototype pollution, and supply-chain flaws. The findings show that the window between patch and exploit has collapsed.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The US military has used explosive-laden drone boats in combat for the first time, striking an Iranian midget submarine and a naval maintenance facility. The autonomous Corsair vessels approached their targets at low speed before detonating. The attack marks a major shift toward low-cost drone warfare in the US campaign against Iran.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has disabled thousands of whitebox routers used by volunteers in its Measuring Broadband Australia program. The devices, supplied by SamKnows, were still functional and can be reflashed with OpenWRT, according to a volunteer. The ACCC says the devices are no longer operational and encourages environmentally responsible disposal. The move has raised concerns about preventable e-waste.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new amendment to the user agreement changes how user-generated content can be used by the publisher. While users retain ownership, they grant a perpetual, royalty-free license for service-related and promotional purposes. The updated terms apply only to the technology news website and replace a specific section of the existing agreement.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Hank Green, a YouTuber with 3.2 million subscribers, has apologized after viewers suspected a script was written with ChatGPT. He admitted using the AI for research but vowed to change his habits. Green called his level of AI interaction 'not healthy' and said he will reduce his output. The apology sparked a broader conversation about authenticity and AI in content creation.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In a surprising blog post, Satya Nadella warns enterprises that proprietary AI models extract valuable business knowledge. He argues companies feed sensitive information through prompts and corrections. Nadella urges businesses to retain ownership of data and build AI model-switching layers. The warning could accelerate the shift to open source AI and on-premise deployment.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Okta has agreed to acquire Permiso Security, an AI identity security startup, for roughly $200 million in an almost all-cash deal. The acquisition aims to bolster Okta's capabilities in securing AI agents and machine identities. Permiso, founded by former FireEye executives, monitors suspicious activity in cloud environments. The deal is expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2027.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The tech industry continued to shed jobs throughout 2025, with more than 22,000 workers affected in the first two months alone. This tracker compiles all known layoff announcements, from large-scale restructuring at Intel and Microsoft to startups quietly reducing headcount. It explores the role of AI, shifting market priorities, and the human impact of these decisions.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
ChatGPT grew dramatically in 2025, reaching 800 million weekly users. OpenAI launched GPT-5, a browser, and enterprise tools, while facing lawsuits and competition. This timeline covers all the major product updates and challenges.
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