Microsoft agreed to adopt guardrails and privacy standards for its AI in schools, as negotiated with the American Federation of Teachers.
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YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails. ➪ Continue reading the full article on techcrunch.com … [Read More...]
Ryuk Ransomware Operator Sentenced for Deploying Malware and Extorting Victim Networks
An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine to the United States has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks that targeted organizations worldwide, including a company in Oregon. Karen Vardanyan, 35, received a 24-month federal prison sentence followed by 3 years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon. The court … [Read More...]
Discord will now automatically estimate your age
Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash from users. Starting today in every country except Australia and the UK, Discord will automatically assign users to an estimated age group based on "multiple account signals," with account restrictions placed on users believed to be between 13 and 17. The … [Read More...]
AWS Lambda Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass IAM Permissions and Access Cloud Services
AWS disclosed a high-severity authorization flaw in its Amazon Connect Salesforce Lambda application that could let attackers perform privileged cloud actions beyond their assigned IAM permissions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-94384, affects the sfExecuteAWSService Lambda function included with AmazonConnectSalesforceLambda versions 5.15 through 5.24.16. AmazonConnectSalesforceLambda is … [Read More...]
Here’s the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, in theaters October 16
In this cursed timeline, we have been gifted with something so unfathomable that we could never have imagined it. ➪ Continue reading the full article on techcrunch.com … [Read More...]
Push notifications finally solved my home lab alerting problem that email never could
Generating alerts from my home lab and its related services was always done via Proxmox for me. It was the simplest, included in the OS, and covered what I thought I needed. It generated a notification event, rendered it into an email, and handed it to Postfix, which delivered it in well under a second, but that's exactly the problem. Email isn't the most optimal way to get a notification in front … [Read More...]
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3 days to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second. Make impactful connections with 10,000+ tech leaders. Last day to save is September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here. ➪ Continue reading the full article on techcrunch.com … [Read More...]
Google Messages Could Get a Redesigned Interface With Gemini and Search Changes
Google appears to be testing a redesigned interface for its Messages app. The latest Google Messages beta reportedly changes the placement of Gemini, Search and Start chat buttons. This suggests that Google is experimenting with a different navigation layout for the messaging app. The redesigned interface is not currently available to all users. ➪ Continue reading the full article on … [Read More...]
iQOO 16, iQOO Pad Ultra Confirmed to Get Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC
iQOO will launch the iQOO 16, iQOO Pad Ultra and iQOO Gaming Headset in China on September 29. The smartphone and tablet will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and iQOO's Q4 gaming chip, which supports 2K resolution at up to 165fps. The iQOO 16 will also feature a Samsung M16 AMOLED display with LEAD 2.0 technology, up to 10,000 nits local peak brightness and 3,300Hz PWM dimming. It … [Read More...]
BitMEX Halts Crypto Trading, but Keeps Withdrawals Open Following Closure
BitMEX has shut down its crypto trading services following a strategy review by parent company HDR Global Trading. Trading, deposits, and new positions are no longer available, but users can continue withdrawing their balances. The exchange is also applying security measures during the withdrawal process and has introduced an account fee for eligible KYC-verified users who maintain balances on the … [Read More...]