1000+ Online Shops Hacked for Fake Listings, Estimated $10M Losses

A phishing campaign dubbed “Phish n’ Ships” has infected over 1,000 legitimate online stores, promoting fake product listings for hard-to-find items. The operation has impacted hundreds of thousands of consumers, causing estimated losses of tens of millions of dollars. The attack begins by infecting sites with malicious scripts, exploiting known vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Once a … Read more

Xbox App Gets Overhauled with New Home Experience Feature

Microsoft has introduced a new “Home experience” for its Xbox app on Windows, designed to make it easier for users to find games. This revamped feature combines content from Game Pass and the Microsoft Store tabs, providing an overview of game releases, events, and deals. The standout feature is “Jump Back In,” which allows players … Read more

Microsoft Unveils Enhanced Xbox App Home UI Features

Microsoft has introduced a new home interface for its Xbox app on Windows, featuring prominent content from Game Pass and the Microsoft Store. The updated layout also includes curated collections of deals and discounts, making it easier for users to find value. Furthermore, a “jump back in” section at the top allows players to quickly … Read more

Engadget’s Cookie Policy and Data Usage Explained

Engadget, as part of the Yahoo family of brands, uses cookies and collects personal data to enhance your experience on our websites and apps. To further tailor this data usage, you can manage your preferences through ‘Manage privacy settings’. Source: https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_d160e44c-81a5-4d2e-85ef-92d79cdc0def

Anduril to Build Major Autonomous Defense Factory

Anduril, a defense tech company co-founded by Palmer Luckey, is considering building its first major manufacturing plant in Arizona, Ohio, or Texas. The 5-million-square-foot facility, known as “Arsenal-1,” would be used to develop and produce autonomous drones, planes, and submarines. The company has raised $1.5 billion at a post-money valuation of $14 billion, with plans … Read more

DeepRoute.ai Secures $100M Funding for Autonomous Driving Push in China

Shenzhen-based autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai has secured $100 million from an unidentified Chinese automaker. The company aims to deploy its automated driving systems in over 200,000 vehicles in China by the end of 2025. This is a significant increase from the 20,000 vehicles it currently supports. Tesla’s recent move to launch Full Self-Driving (FSD) in … Read more

Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is making its Llama series of AI models available to U.S. government agencies for national security purposes. The company claims that open AI can accelerate defense research while promoting America’s economic and security interests. However, concerns remain about the potential risks of using AI in defense applications. Several … Read more

ChatGPT Search Falls Short in Everyday Searches

OpenAI’s highly anticipated search product, ChatGPT Search, was released last week and aims to take on Google as its main competitor. While the feature shows promise in answering long, written-out research questions, it struggles with everyday searches that make up the bulk of users’ internet activities. During a test run, I found ChatGPT Search to … Read more