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F5, the Seattle-based tech veteran, marks its 30th anniversary by unveiling a significant pivot into AI security, highlighted by its recent acquisition of SurePath AI. CEO François Locoh-Donou discusses the company's journey from early internet load-balancing to a modern enterprise security platform addressing the complex challenges of AI visibility and governance.
Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos 5, is partially reinstated for select cybersecurity and infrastructure providers after two weeks of negotiations with the Trump administration. The public-facing Fable 5 remains restricted. This limited return is an exception to an export control directive, similar to a deal granted to OpenAI's GPT-5.6, highlighting evolving US AI regulation.
Black Ops 7's Season 4 Reloaded update introduces the Kowakujo Zombies map, complete with a new Easter egg song called "Evencry." To unlock it, players need to find and activate three hidden Mister Peeks headsets located in the Stables, Onsen Baths, and Kitchens.
Apple products are known for their premium prices, and unfortunately, many popular devices just became even more expensive. On June 25, 2026, Apple officially increased prices on a range of its Macs, MacBooks, iPads,
Secretlab has carved out a formidable reputation in the gaming furniture space, known for its premium build quality, ergonomic design, and striking aesthetics. As Amazon Prime Day week kicks off, Secretlab is joining
Botslab Home Security: Smart, Subscription-Free Peace of Mind Verdict: Botslab offers a compelling suite of home security devices — including a versatile outdoor camera and two feature-rich video doorbells — that stand
The Trump administration has ordered Anthropic to take its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline due to unspecified “national security concerns.” This move follows reports of Amazon researchers bypassing Fable 5's guardrails. While cybersecurity experts deem the ban dangerous, some speculate it could inadvertently boost Anthropic's image, positioning its models as uniquely powerful.
Quick Verdict ZDNet's advice on managing phone privacy settings isn't just a suggestion; it's a critical blueprint for anyone serious about digital security. By highlighting seven core areas, the article provides
Signal President Meredith Whittaker warns that AI chatbots "are not your friends," lacking consciousness or sentience, and pose significant privacy risks. She critiques the vision of deeply integrated AI assistants, arguing their need for pervasive personal data access constitutes a "backdoor" for secure platforms like Signal.
The White House last Friday ordered AI giant Anthropic to immediately restrict the export of its powerful AI models, Fable and Mythos, citing unspecified national security concerns. This directive led Anthropic to
The James Webb Space Telescope, in collaboration with Hubble, has revealed Terzan 5 as a "bulge fossil fragment," challenging previous classifications and offering profound new insights into galaxy formation. This discovery showcases Webb's unparalleled capabilities in exploring the universe's most elusive secrets.
Nearly 100 prominent cybersecurity experts have signed an open letter condemning the US government's ban on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models. They argue the move disarms defenders, creates market uncertainty, and risks America's AI leadership without justifiable cause, potentially benefiting adversaries more than protecting national security.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. is pushing to ban 7-OH, an active component of kratom, sparking a "civil war" among advocates. This move follows a previous successful fight against a DEA ban on kratom, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges and divisions within the advocacy community.
A Meta Quest 3 external battery explosion in a Maine home caused a small fire, with security footage capturing the aftermath including panicked dogs and flaming debris. Thankfully, no one was directly injured, but the incident highlights the inherent dangers of rechargeable batteries in consumer electronics. The Frankfort fire department is investigating and warns VR owners.
Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models were abruptly shut down by a US Commerce Department directive over national security concerns regarding a potential 'jailbreak.' Anthropic disputes the severity, warning of industry-wide impacts.
Discover how to enhance your smart home's reliability and efficiency by choosing Zigbee or Thread devices for critical functions like security sensors, smart locks, lighting, and motion detection. Reduce Wi-Fi congestion and battery drain.
Pool, a new AI-powered iOS app, transforms cluttered camera rolls into organized, actionable archives by categorizing screenshots and linking them to original sources. Developed by Maxime Junique and Piet Terheyden, the app uses advanced AI to help users rediscover forgotten information, from recipes to product recommendations. Having secured over $2 million in pre-seed funding, Pool is also planning a future agentic AI personal assistant app.
Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse has publicly released "RoguePlanet," a seventh Windows zero-day exploit, just hours after Microsoft's record-breaking June Patch Tuesday. This vulnerability grants SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 10 and 11 systems, deepening a dispute with Microsoft over previous disclosures. The exploit leverages a race condition in Windows Defender.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is pushing for FAA-style regulation of powerful AI models, citing public safety concerns amid rapidly advancing AI capabilities and potential misuses. This call for oversight, backed by new policy frameworks and $350 million in funding, suggests future operational, regulatory, and workforce constraints for enterprises. Key implications include potential deployment holds for frontier models, elevating AI cybersecurity to critical infrastructure status, and the need for proactive strategies to manage structural labor displacement.
Seattle has plummeted 11 spots to 13th in a new Financial Times-Nikkei ranking of U.S. cities for foreign investment, sparking renewed debate over the city's business climate. The significant drop from last year's second-place position has fueled concerns among tech leaders and business professionals, many of whom attribute the decline to what they perceive as anti-business policies and an escalating cost of living.
Massive investments in artificial intelligence are unexpectedly driving up consumer costs, creating a ripple effect across various sectors. From pricier electronics and surging electricity bills to more expensive software subscriptions, AI's demand for resources is fueling inflation. While future benefits are promised, current spending is leading to immediate price hikes for Americans.
For many of us in the development world, our passion for technology often extends beyond code into the realm of hardware. One fascinating intersection is the intricate mechanics and sophisticated electronics found in
The European Commission's selection of Siemens Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe as its special envoy for industrial AI has ignited a major conflict-of-interest controversy. This appointment comes swiftly after Siemens actively lobbied to significantly amend the EU AI Act, notably securing an exemption for industrial AI. Critics argue this decision grants advisory power to the very industry that recently weakened the regulatory framework.
Netflix's Devil May Cry series will end with Season 3, a planned conclusion by showrunner Adi Shankar, who envisioned it as a 'movie trilogy.' This finale will complete 'The Force Edge Saga' after a critically acclaimed second season.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney, Australia, on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten startups will pitch, with the winner securing automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco. This return follows the highly successful 2017 event, which launched companies like HealthMatch and FluroSat (now Regrow Agriculture) to raise over $85 million combined and foster a vibrant Australian tech ecosystem.
