Fortinet has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719) that could allow attackers to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication. However, the vulnerable feature is not enabled by default on devices not registered with FortiCare. To protect their systems against attacks, admins are advised to temporarily disable the FortiCloud login feature until they … Read more
A new study published in the journal “Gut Microbes” found that people in high-quality marriages may be less likely to struggle with obesity due to a connection between the brain, gut, and the “love hormone” oxytocin. Researchers analyzed 100 people from different marital statuses and backgrounds to see if having strong emotional support would impact … Read more
Eugene, Oregon city manager Sarah Medary outlined the terms for ending a contract with surveillance technology company Flock Safety after canceling their license-plate reader cameras. The city asked Flock to remove all cameras and associated hardware by December 12, 2025. Despite this request, Flock has not responded. The city’s decision comes amid concerns over system … Read more
The power duo of AI tools – NotebookLM and Gemini – has become an unstoppable force in my productivity system. Originally designed to manage drafts, notes, and references effectively, it was only when Obsidian joined the mix that everything truly came together. NotebookLM acts as my research engine, using only the sources I upload to … Read more
Intel (INTC) has agreed to acquire AI chip company SambaNova Systems in a deal, according to two sources with direct knowledge. The terms of the agreement are not yet public, but it’s non-binding and doesn’t require further negotiations. This latest move highlights Intel’s focus on expanding its capabilities in the rapidly growing field of artificial … Read more
Startup Fal raises $140 million to support multimodal AI infrastructure for big-name customers like Adobe and Shopify, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/fal-nabs-140m-in-fresh-funding-led-by-sequoia-tripling-valuation-to-4-5b
Microsoft promises to upgrade Windows 11 with improved performance for gamers in 2026, aiming to make it the best gaming platform. The company has identified key areas of improvement: background workload management, power and scheduling enhancements, graphics stack optimizations, and updated drivers. These updates should enable smoother gameplay and better visual quality. Additionally, Auto SR … Read more
Intel is making a move to acquire AI chip company SambaNova Systems, with the estimated value of the deal falling below $5 billion. The acquisition comes as Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan looks to restructure his company’s debt and focus on an AI-first strategy. SambaNova was founded in 2017 by Kunle Olukotun, Rodrigo Liang, and Christopher … Read more
A series of last-minute filings has shaken up top Tarrant County races ahead of the 2026 primary election in Texas. Fort Worth Congressman Marc Veasey filed to run for Tarrant County Judge, challenging Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare. This move sets up a high-profile Democratic primary between Veasey and Commissioner Alisa Simmons. The March ballot includes … Read more
Samsung had planned a tri-folding phone with four rear cameras but cancelled it. Recently, a leaked image from Omar Saheb, VP Marketing & E-commerce at Samsung Electronics MENA, showed the Galaxy Z TriFold with four cameras instead of three. The camera on the bottom is thinner than the others, suggesting it’s a prototype for the … Read more