VaultSort's Guardian feature uses local AI to identify sensitive files on Mac

VaultSort introduced Guardian, a new feature that scans Mac computers for sensitive files such as identity documents, financial records, and credentials. This tool operates entirely on-device using AI, ensuring no user data is uploaded to external servers or cloud APIs, which addresses privacy concerns for sensitive information.

SecurityWeek Introduces Critical Impact Awards for Industrial Cybersecurity

SecurityWeek has launched the Critical Impact Awards to recognize achievements in industrial cybersecurity. This awards program aims to honor organizations and individuals based on merit rather than sponsorship, enhancing credibility in the cybersecurity field.

Intel announces layoffs in its Data Center group despite strong performance

Intel has announced layoffs in its Data Center group, which focuses on server CPUs and AI chips, despite reporting strong sales of $5.1 billion in Q1. The company aims to streamline operations but did not disclose the number of positions affected or a timeline for the cuts, raising concerns given the group's strong market position amid growing demand for AI infrastructure.

Kenya investigates hack of president's website demanding bitcoin ransom

Kenya is investigating a cyberattack that defaced President William Ruto's official website with a ransom demand of five bitcoins. The attackers claimed this was their third warning to the president, though no sensitive data has been compromised according to government officials.

New Homeownership Measure Reveals Lower Rate in the U.S.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis introduced the homeowners-to-population ratio (HPOP), revealing the U.S. homeownership rate is 53%, not 65% as previously thought. This new measure accounts for adults who are neither homeowners nor renters, offering a more accurate picture of the housing landscape.

Samsung launches new robotics division RX for enhanced robotics projects

Samsung has established a new division, RX (Robotics eXperience), to focus on its robotics initiatives, led by Dongkun Lee. This move aligns with industry trends towards developing physical AI and involves plans to build research hubs in multiple countries and commence humanoid robot manufacturing this year.

GitLab Introduces Carbon Emission Metrics for CI/CD Pipelines

GitLab has launched a feature to measure carbon emissions from CI/CD pipelines, integrating environmental metrics into DevOps workflows. This development aims to help engineering teams optimize sustainability alongside traditional performance measures.

Researchers Reveal Security Flaws in AI Coding Agents and Open-Source Mobile Frameworks

Researchers from Hong Kong University have highlighted vulnerabilities in AI coding agents, notably OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, which can be bypassed using techniques like SKILLCLOAK. These techniques allow malicious AI add-ons and agents to evade current security scanners. These findings underscore the need for improved security measures in AI agent marketplaces and software, as current defenses are inadequate.

CISO Andreas Gaetje Discusses Career Path at Körber AG

Andreas Gaetje, CISO at Körber AG, reflects on his unconventional career journey from economics to cybersecurity. He emphasizes the significance of adapting to the evolving role of IT security, which has grown from compliance to a critical business threat.

Tech Workers Push for Unionization Amid AI Job Concerns

Tech employees are increasingly pursuing unionization as AI impacts workloads and job security. With rising tensions from layoffs and employee surveillance, unions may gain traction in the tech sector.

Dell Technologies Capital's Approach to Evaluating Deep-Tech Startups

Dell Technologies Capital focuses on deeply technical founders and the impact of technology over traditional metrics when investing. This strategy emphasizes problem-solving potential and market disruption, aiming to shape future investments in AI and SaaS.

Possible Largest Ever iPhone Screen Size in Testing for 2024

Apple is reportedly testing a new 7-inch display for next year’s iPhone, marking an incremental increase from the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max. This potential design change aligns with Apple's long-term vision for a sleeker device design.

Engineering AI for Creativity and Mobile Visual Search Presented by Bhavuk Jain

Bhavuk Jain outlined two projects utilizing AI for mobile applications: AI-generated wallpapers and a visual search tool. These innovations aim to enhance user experience by reducing friction in finding products and images.

Meta Awards $78,000 Bug Bounty for Critical Customer Support Data Vulnerability

Meta has awarded a $78,000 bounty to researcher Rony K Roy for discovering a vulnerability in its support data system that could have led to the exposure of sensitive customer information. The issue, initially thought minor, was found to allow unauthorized access to support cases and user communications, demonstrating significant flaws in Meta's security framework.

Yelp Launches Training Orchestrator for Unified Machine Learning Model Training

Yelp has introduced Training Orchestrator, a new internal framework designed to streamline machine learning (ML) model training. This framework replaces fragmented team-specific scripts with a standardized, configuration-driven orchestration model, addressing issues of code duplication and inconsistency across ML training processes.

DIY mod replaces RTX 4060 fan cooling with a 5.5-pound heatsink

A gamer has created a passive cooling system for the RTX 4060 by attaching a 5.5-pound aluminum heatsink. This mod aims to eliminate fan noise, offering a quieter experience, though the GPU power draw seems atypical for passive cooling. As enthusiast interest in silent systems grows, this DIY approach highlights alternative cooling methods despite potential accuracy concerns in reported metrics.

Gritt raises $34 million to develop robots for solar panel installation

Gritt has raised $34 million in funding to deploy AI-driven robots for solar panel installation. The startup aims to address workforce shortages in solar energy construction by utilizing off-the-shelf hardware to automate tasks on-site.

Clover Health Investments Reports Data Breach Affecting Customer Information

Clover Health Investments disclosed a data breach affecting customers' personal and health information due to a social engineering attack that compromised three employee accounts. The company initiated its response plan and engaged cybersecurity experts to handle the situation, though the full impact of the breach is still being investigated.

New video game 'Bub' explores themes of art and anxiety in NYC

The video game 'Bub' is created by artist Case Jernigan and coder Todd Anderson, offering a narrative that intertwines an artist's present and childhood memories. It explores themes of anxiety and health, particularly Jernigan's experiences with MS, positioning itself as a unique blend of autobiography and interactive storytelling.

Grabette Launches Open System for Recording Robot-Manipulation Data

Grabette is a new open-source system designed to simplify the recording of robot-manipulation data. By allowing users to capture demonstrations using a handheld device without requiring a robot, it aims to democratize data collection and support the development of robust robot learning models.

AI Minister gains cabinet position as tech department is disbanded

Kanishka Narayan, the AI Minister, has been invited to join the cabinet following the disbandment of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This change signifies a shift in how the UK government will manage tech policy, consolidating AI responsibilities but removing a dedicated tech secretary role.

Microsoft Releases Fixes for WSUS Synchronization Issues

Microsoft addresses synchronization delays in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) affecting update deployment since July 13, 2026. A manual fix involves database cleanup and configuration changes, while service-side mitigations help new server setups.

GitLab 19.2 Introduces AI Automation for Security Backlog Management

GitLab has launched version 19.2 of its DevSecOps platform, which includes new AI-driven features aimed at alleviating security review backlog caused by rapid AI-assisted coding. Key new functionalities include Dependency Scanning Auto-Remediation and Security Review Flow, addressing vulnerabilities and logic flaws in code efficiently.

AI detection tool certifies Pope Leo XIV's speeches as human-authored

An Australian AI detection company, Proudly Human, confirmed that a collection of Pope Leo XIV's speeches were human-authored. This validation comes shortly after the Pope warned against the dangers of artificial intelligence in his encyclical, emphasizing the need for technology to be accessible and human-friendly.

Linux kernel to include $ORIGIN support for relocatable binaries

The Linux kernel will soon support $ORIGIN in PT_INTERP and shebangs, allowing relocatable binaries. A proposal submitted during TacoSprint 2026 for better integration into the VFS subsystem gained traction and led to a patch series being developed.

VTubing Expands Globally Beyond Japan

VTubing, originating in Japan, is increasingly popular worldwide, especially in the US. Industry professionals highlight the cultural shift and growing acceptance of VTubers as valid content creators, despite ongoing misconceptions.

Google plans to release 32 million sterile mosquitoes in US to combat disease

Google’s Debug initiative seeks federal approval to release 32 million sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduce disease-carrying populations. Past trials in Australia demonstrated success with similar techniques, raising questions about safety and effectiveness in the United States.

Microsoft working to fix Exchange Online mailbox quarantine issue

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon this August

Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack

Amiga 1000: Ten years ahead of its time

Bringing Nunchaku 4-bit Diffusion Inference to Diffusers

Nine Entertainment to cut 30 jobs at The Age and SMH amid AI disruption

Nine Entertainment announced plans to cut 30 jobs at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age due to disruption caused by AI. The company aims to transition towards digital-first roles as it faces challenges in reader revenue and competition from AI-generated news summaries.

Open Source Project Ex Situ Maps Displaced Cultural Artifacts

Ex Situ is a new open-source spatial index mapping over 100,000 museum artifacts to their origins. Developed from a 2022 MA thesis, it aims to connect disparate institutional collections and provide transparency in cultural heritage data.

Custom CPU Runs Doom After Overcoming Design Challenges

A team successfully ran Doom on a custom-built CPU designed at the logic gate level and deployed on FPGA. The project highlights advancements in CPU design and challenges such as memory limitations and processing speed for larger games.

Jane Street Releases Incremental Library for Efficient Computations

Jane Street has released Incremental, a library for efficient updates to complex computations based on input changes. This tool can assist in applications like data-driven calculations and maintaining synchronization between source and derived data.

Cloudflare Internal DNS Launches for Private Networks

Cloudflare has launched its Internal DNS, providing unified management of authoritative and recursive DNS for private networks. This service aims to simplify DNS operations by consolidating public and private DNS management on a single platform, thereby enhancing security and visibility across networks.

Java Roundup: Value Objects Preview, WildFly 41, Open Liberty 26.0.0.7 Released

Key updates in Java include the reintroduction of Value Objects (Preview) and the GA release of WildFly 41. Additional notable releases include Open Liberty 26.0.0.7 and other updates for TornadoVM and LangChain4j, among others.

DoorDash Launches Entity Cache for 1.5M RPS with 99.99999% Availability

DoorDash has introduced Entity Cache, a proxy caching platform to efficiently manage service requests across its microservices. This system streamlines service communication, achieving over 1.5 million requests per second with 99.99999% availability, reducing backend load and improving response times.

InfoQ Launches Three Certification Cohorts Starting August 2023

InfoQ has launched three five-week online certification cohorts in August 2023 for experienced professionals. These cohorts focus on Architecture, Engineering Leadership, and AI Security & Privacy Engineering, helping senior engineers enhance their skills through real-world applications.