Resecurity researchers set up a honeypot using synthetic data blended with real, old breached information to deceive threat actors. The trap successfully snared members of the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group, who then bragged about their “breach” online. The incident highlights a growing, but ethica
A rare, functional prototype of the original 2016 Google Pixel has surfaced on eBay. The device, a late-stage DVT unit, is currently bidding for just over $160. It boots up but has no working connectivity.
The explosive growth of power-hungry data centers is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid toward failure. Utilities want the ability to cut them off during shortages, but tech companies like Amazon and Google are pushing back, arguing they need constant uptime for critical services.
An AI chatbot built to help Alaskans with probate court forms has been stuck in development for over a year. Despite known issues with hallucinations and user annoyance, its team says it’s ready for a public launch in late January after dramatically lowering expectations.
Meta is internally testing a simple basketball game for Threads direct messages. The feature, spotted by a reverse engineer, aims to let friends compete within chats. It’s part of a broader push to add features and catch up to rivals.
Asus is overhauling its TUF Gaming A14 laptop for 2026, replacing Nvidia graphics with AMD’s powerful Strix Halo integrated chip. The move aims to regain favor with gamers by offering high-end performance at a mid-range price point.
Skybox Datacenters is moving forward with plans for a major new data center campus in San Angelo, Texas. The project involves six large buildings on 350 acres of city-owned land, leveraging spare capacity from a local substation.
Structured, an AI-native partner marketing platform, has appointed enterprise software veteran Stacey Epstein as its new CEO. Founder Daniel Nissan is stepping down but will remain an advisor. The company is also launching its next-generation platform in Q1 2026.
Belkin is taking on wireless video with a new plug-and-play HDMI dongle. The ConnectAir system promises a 40-meter range, even through walls, and can switch between up to eight paired transmitters.
Fintech startup Kontigo is refunding customers after a hack stole $340,905 in stablecoins. This comes right after JPMorgan Chase froze its accounts, citing a surge in chargebacks. It’s a rough look for the stablecoin sector’s safety claims.
