reader comments 21 A mysterious family of Android malware with a demonstrated history of effectively concealing its myriad spying activities has once again been found in Google Play after more than two years of hiding in plain sight. The apps, disguised as file-sharing, astronomy, and cryptocurrency apps, hosted Mandrake, a family of highly intrusive malware… Read More »
reader comments 17 On Tuesday, AI-powered search engine Perplexity unveiled a new revenue-sharing program for publishers, marking a significant shift in its approach to third-party content use, reports CNBC. The move comes after plagiarism allegations from major media outlets, including Forbes, Wired, and Ars parent company Condé Nast. Perplexity, valued at over $1 billion, aims… Read More »
The 2024 Summer Olympics are finally here as Paris hosts the competition from late July to early August. Football is always a significant event, with a condensed tournament for both men’s and women’s teams drawing viewers from around the globe. As per Olympic regulations, the men’s tournament will feature a predominantly youth squad, limited to… Read More »
Terence Crawford is considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. However, after becoming the undisputed welterweight champion in 2023, “Bud” hasn’t entered the ring since. He returns to action attempting to win gold in another division when he faces WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3. In connection with Saudi Arabia and Riyadh… Read More »
How much star power will be dealt ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline is to be determined, but the days leading up to the buzzer have proven that the market is busy. With Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Isaac Paredes, and Erick Fedde among the sought-after names already on the move, more deals are expected… Read More »
Napoli are discussing the potential of signing Romelu Lukaku as part of talks with Chelsea over Victor Osimhen, according to The Athletic. There are negotiations taking place between the two clubs that would see Chelsea land the Nigerian hitman, with a season-long loan and an option-to-buy for next summer being touted, as the Blues try… Read More »
The French are a people historically known for their propensity to protest, but their latest efforts might be some of their most comical yet. With the nation’s capital mere weeks away from hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, some Parisians have chosen to protest what they see as excessive spending in a unique way – by… Read More »
Argentina can still top Group B after their opening round loss if it takes care of business in the group stage finale. The Albiceleste take on Ukraine at Stade de Lyon on Tuesday, July 30 with both teams looking for a win to advance to the quarterfinals. Argentina can advance as well with a draw, while… Read More »
Getty Images reader comments 51 Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attacks by ransomware groups that give them full administrative control of the servers the product runs on. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-37085, allows attackers who have already gained limited system rights on a targeted… Read More »
Enlarge / The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento. reader comments 48 California’s “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act” (a.k.a. SB-1047) has led to a flurry of headlines and debate concerning the overall “safety” of large artificial intelligence models. But critics are concerned that the bill’s overblown focus on existential threats… Read More »