Shock report claims Android apps have leaked over 730TB of user data and Google secrets – here are some of the worst offenders around

Study of Android AI apps uncovers widespread hardcoded secrets exposing cloud infrastructure payment systems and nearly 730TB of user data
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The ‘grey and old’ Linux kernel community finally has a succession plan for when Linus Torvalds retires – so who will be the new ‘Organizer’?

After decades under one leader, Linux creates a written emergency process defining who coordinates decisions.

Could ‘thermodynamic computing’ unlock the true possibilities of AI? These studies think so, get ready for better image generation and much more

Thermodynamic computing uses randomness and energy flows to reconstruct images, showing a possible path for low energy AI tools.
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AI is breaking the prevention first mindset: Why rapid recovery now matters more than ever

AI-driven attacks are outrunning prevention, making rapid recovery essential.

Believe the hype – the Logitech MX Master 4 really is the best mouse I’ve ever used

If you’re looking for a mouse upgrade, the Logitech MX Master 4 could be the one for you.

Who really controls your data? The test of sovereign cloud

As demand for sovereignty and resilience grows, the question is how Europe can build a more balanced and independent cloud ecosystem.
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‘A winner, but you need to be all in on AI to justify one’: The first Nvidia DGX Spark reviews are in – could this be your next dream mini PC?

Nvidia DGX Spark combines 128GB of memory, a Blackwell GPU, and CUDA support to enable local AI workloads efficiently.
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Apple just patched some versions of iOS that are over a decade old – so you might want to hold on to your old iPhone for a bit

Apple updates iOS 12 and 15 certificates to maintain essential services, keeping decade-old devices functional in limited roles.
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ChatGPT or Super Bowl? OpenAI premium ads could cost as much as a prime NFL TV slot – but which is better value?

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT ads with NFL-level pricing, offering impression data only, raising questions about engagement and advertising value.
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Microsoft has finally fixed a bizarre issue that saw it reroute traffic to an obscure Japanese company – so what exactly went wrong?

Microsoft’s email autoconfiguration routed example.com traffic to Japanese servers, exposing long-standing gaps in oversight and configuration control.
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