Google search boss says AI isn’t killing search clicks
Liz Reid says Google’s data shows AI is generating consistent clicks and better experiences.
Month: August 2025
NASA’s new chief has radically rewritten the rules for private space stations
“Certain players are going to have to do a harder pivot.”
‘ReVault’ Security Flaws Impact Millions of Dell Laptops
The now-patched vulnerabilities exist at the firmware level and enable deep persistence on compromised systems.
WB Games’ best PC titles are in this $12 Humble bundle
The future of Warner Bros. Games is unclear, as it shut down several studios and canceled anticipated games earlier this year. But there’s no arguing that the company’s back catalog of titles is full of gems, many of which are in Humble’s great $12 bundle. Through August 27th, you can jump on this unbeatable deal […]
Grand Canyon ‘Megafire’ Explodes in Size and Is Now Creating Its Own Weather
The Dragon Bravo wildfire has been burning for over a month, and U.S. firefighting agencies are too understaffed to stop it.
US executive branch agencies will use ChatGPT Enterprise for just $1 per agency
Questions linger about ideological bias in models as well as data security.
Cockatoos know 30 distinct dance moves
Ten of 21 known cockatoo species exhibit dance behavior, and one bird executed 17 unique moves.
Google Gemini AI Bot Hijacks Smart Homes, Turns Off the Lights
Using invisible prompts, the attacks demonstrate a physical risk that could soon become reality as the world increasingly becomes more interconnected with artificial intelligence.
Fake VPN and Spam Blocker Apps Tied to VexTrio Used in Ad Fraud, Subscription Scams
The malicious ad tech purveyor known as VexTrio Viper has been observed developing several malicious apps that have been published on Apple and Google’s official app storefronts under the guise of seemingly useful applications. These apps masquerade as VPNs, device “monitoring” apps, RAM cleaners, dating services, and spam blockers, DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox said … Read more
VexTrio Cybercrime Outfit Run by Legit Ad Tech Firms
New research reveals that a malicious traffic distribution system (TDS) is run not by “hackers in hoodies,” but by a series of corporations operating in the commercial digital advertising industry.