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NVIDIA RTX Spark brings Grace CPUs, Blackwell GPUs, and unified memory to Windows PCs this fall
New system-on-chip combines Arm CPUs with Blackwell GPUs and unified memory to enable local AI agents on high-end Windows PCs this fall.
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Windows Latest tests show no memory boost for 8GB PCs despite Microsoft's 20% responsiveness claim
Microsoft asserts Windows 11 is up to 20 percent more responsive, but independent testing shows no memory improvement on 8GB machines.
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Nvidia releases Nemotron 3.5 Super VL for enterprise agents
The new open multimodal model targets continuous background tasks on Nvidia hardware, with smaller variants for local devices.
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FTC Demands Safety Docs From OpenAI, Anthropic Amid Probe Into Consumer Violations
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking records from two major AI developers regarding potential consumer protection violations and safety failures.
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Volvo backs Nvidia for hands-free city driving by 2030, ditching US Level 3 plans
Volvo announced a partnership with Nvidia to launch a partially automated driving system that handles complex urban environments without driver hands on the wheel.
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Microsoft Azure bets on open collaboration and practical intelligence over bigger frontier models
Microsoft Azure shifts focus from developing larger frontier models to building infrastructure that delivers practical intelligence through open industry collaboration.
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Azure blog reveals Microsoft open-sourcing Integrated HSM for collaborative crypto key security
Microsoft is advancing hardware security by open-sourcing Integrated HSM technology, focusing on collaboration and cryptographic key protection according to an Azure blog post.
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Singapore GovTech uses Gemma AI to block scam chats on-device, keeping private data off the cloud
Singapore’s government agency uses lightweight Gemma models to intercept conversational scams in private chats without sending data to the cloud.
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Lightweight Gemma models intercept scams locally, keeping chat data private on devices
New lightweight Gemma models run locally to intercept conversational scams without sending chat data to the cloud, preserving user privacy.
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Counterfeit scheduling sites mimic Meta interviews to steal Facebook and Google logins with 2FA
Counterfeit scheduling sites mimic Meta interview bookings to harvest Facebook and Google logins, bypassing two-factor authentication protections.
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OpenAI's Amp agents now tackle non-code workflows via GPT-6 Astra, Ultrafast and new integrations
OpenAI research demonstrates Amp agents performing broader tasks using GPT-6 Astra, Ultrafast, and other new model integrations.
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Bishop Fox Study Reveals How Physical Pen Tests Evaluate Access Controls for Sensitive Corporate Conference Spaces
Research explains how physical penetration tests evaluate access controls and detection capabilities for sensitive conference spaces within corporate offices.
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Cursor teams can now block risky dependencies by installing Socket for Origin in the App Marketplace
Socket for Origin is now available in Cursor’s marketplace, allowing teams to scan pull requests for risky dependencies before merging code.
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Google Research Debuts Healthcare and Crisis AI at 2026 Event
Google Research unveiled new AI capabilities for healthcare and crisis resilience at its 2026 event, expanding tools for experts in medicine and geospatial analysis.
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Socket CISO: Build AI Security Tools That Solve Current Pains, Not Future Hype
Andrew Becherer discusses the hidden operational burdens of AI-built security tools and how founders can earn trust from security leaders.
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Microsoft resolves Windows 11 black screen and Explorer crash bug
Microsoft has fixed a Windows 11 update issue causing black screens and desktop failures, primarily affecting Azure Virtual Desktop hosts using FSLogix.
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Huntress research clarifies dark web vs deep web, highlighting legal uses and safe navigation for users
Huntress publishes research detailing the dark web's layout, distinguishing it from the deep web and offering guidance on safe navigation for general users.
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Hizbartech's Fake Chrome Used Ball Bounce ID, Reached 100k Installs Before Google Play Removal
A counterfeit browser listing impersonated Google Chrome on Google Play, reaching significant install counts before removal. Operations teams should verify package identities.
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Sucuri Explains How 500 Errors Mask Compromised Websites and Configuration Failures
Sucuri research details how vague server errors hide breaches and configuration mistakes, offering guidance for operations teams to diagnose root causes.
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Apple distributes AirPods beta firmware build 9B5043a to developers and testers
Apple has released new beta firmware for multiple AirPods models, including the Pro 3 and Max 2, with no changelog provided to users.
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Apple Denies OpenAI Claims That Ex-Staff Member Sent Confidential Hardware Data
OpenAI claims a former staff member sent confidential hardware data to personal accounts before returning to Apple, which denies the allegations.
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Attackers Compromise Danfoss and Dixell Refrigeration Controllers Across Europe
Unpatched controllers exposed to the internet allowed remote access, causing temperature spikes, food spoilage, and fires in hundreds of stores.
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Android's silent phone linking defaults to opt-out, sparking privacy and identity management concerns for security teams
Security teams must assess how Android's default opt-out setting links phone numbers to every Google account on a device, raising data privacy and identity management concerns.
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Apple publishes high out-of-warranty repair costs for iPhone Duo
Organizations deploying the new folding device face steep repair fees without coverage, impacting asset lifecycle planning and budget forecasts.