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DoJ: Uncle Sam bought forensics software from same Russian operation supplying FSB
Russian devs alleged to have built tools for US agencies as software from same op was sold to Moscow's security services
AI boom could wipe 230 million budget phones a year from the market
Sub-$200 shipments forecast to shrink 40% by 2030 as component costs climb
Google's TPUs to catch some rays in orbit next week
Part of Project Suncatcher, the proof of concept aims to see how well lightly modified compute fares in orbit
Revolut customers impacted by new data breach
Revolut has found itself embroiled in a second data breach in a matter of days after some its customers were impacted by a security incident at US broker DriveWealth.
F-Droid app store thumbs its nose at Google's dev crackdown
The Chocolate Factory is tightening the screws on Android sideloading, but the FOSS app market is rolling out a huge overhaul and planning for the future
Docker's new sandboxes aim to contain AI agents for real
With Cloud Sandboxes, devs can keep agents at arm's length
Salesforce Agentforce vulns allowed 0-click CRM data theft, anonymous phishing
'SalesBleed' security flaws 'lead to very unexpected consequences'
Meta's new AI fidget is a ... Tamagotchi?
We hope Zuck's Muse Charm doesn't die if you neglect it
Databricks grabs AI-ready spreadsheet startup Row Zero
"Incorporating a seamless spreadsheet experience is a must-have."
Pension withdrawals surge to £91bn amid tax and IHT uncertainty
More than £91bn was withdrawn from pension pots accessed for the first time last year as tax uncertainty and forthcoming inheritance tax changes continued to reshape retirement decisions.
iPhone 18 Pro benchmark boosted by giving it a cold drink
3x the vapor-chamber surface area can only do so much; luckily the fridge helped with sustained performance
CVE flood pushes Ubuntu onto weekly kernel release cycle
AI-assisted bug hunting is helping pile up vulnerabilities faster than defenders can patch them, so Canonical is picking up the pace
Runtime: The father of Java on the art of code
+ Microsoft breaks up a phishing service operation, and The Blueprint Alliance tackles agentic building blocks.
Someone went shopping in ASUS's eShop – for customer data
Contact details and order records accessed, but PC maker is keeping schtum on how many customers are affected
AI-powered discovery exposes "gaps" in CVE programme, says CISA
"Technical modernisation can strengthen consistency and scalability, but it cannot replace community engagement..."
Ask HPE and NVIDIA the AI data question you cannot ask in public
Matt Rosoff chairs a Register roundtable with HPE and NVIDIA on data sovereignty in the AI era, off the record, in Washington
Talk of AI in KDE sets the community ablaze
A desktop pitch and an attempt to curb LLM slop descended into very human mayhem
Caitlin Southall: Equal pay doesn’t guarantee equal retirement
Fielding at square leg during a cricket match on a slightly overcast Sunday isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it did give me an opportunity to chat about the gender pensions gap (GPeG) with the recently retired, former financial adviser standing in as umpire. The
Swift and Wells Fargo join Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
Swift and Wells Fargo are among the latest members to join the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust.
FedNow to enable cross-border payments
The US Federal Reserve is pushing ahead with plans to enable participants in its FedNow real-time payments system to make cross-border transfers.
Decades-old file security flaws found in Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows
Security researchers report that Microsoft considers the side-channel leak of file events to be by design
As water runs short, could the price of water reshape where clothes are made?
Fashion retailers have spent years worrying about supply chain expenses, from cotton prices and shipping costs to tariffs and the reliability of factories.
New York sues Polymarket for 'illegal gambling operation'
New York State has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging that the prediction market is running an "illegal gambling operation".
Citi and HSBC back IPID Series A
IPID, the payment intelligence company that helps institutions know who they are paying, has secured investment from Citi and HSBC as part of a $16 million Series A funding round.
Rethinking Orchestration for the Next Generation of AI-Driven Payments
In this virtual interview in the lead-up to Sibos 2026, we explore how the next generation of fraud is evolving as different technologies grow, providing key considerations to stay prepared.
Why is PETA protesting H&M and COS over wool?
Fashion week is often no stranger to headline-grabbing photos, with supermodels and well-renowned designers from all over the world guaranteeing paparazzi and images that will be strewn across the papers and social media.
Tesco trials virtual try-on technology as part of new F&F in-store experience
Tesco is introducing new virtual try-on technology for the first time, as part of a pilot at its Sandhurst Extra store. The store will also have a newly refreshed F&F Clothing service hub, designed to give customers more ways to discover the latest styles with confidence.
Are Banks Ready for The Next Generation of Fraud?
In this virtual interview in the lead-up to Sibos 2026, we explore how the next generation of fraud is evolving as different technologies grow, providing key considerations to stay prepared.
IBM integrates digital asset platform with Swift shared ledger
IBM is now letting its digital asset platform clients connect to permissioned blockchain networks, including Swift’s shared ledger.
The Clearing House taps Quant for tokenised deposit network
The Clearing House has picked UK-based programmable money infrastructure provider Quant to power a new interoperable payments network that will enable US financial institutions of all sizes to clear and settle tokenised deposit transactions.