NEC Halts Quantum Hardware Research After Nearly Three Decades
NEC has ended its physical quantum computer hardware development after nearly 30 years, pivoting toward software applications while engineers transfer to rival Fujitsu.
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Google Expands Fervo Partnership With Historic 396 MW Geothermal Deal for AI Data Centers
Google and Fervo Energy have expanded their clean power partnership with a landmark 396-megawatt deal to supply geothermal energy to data centers from a Utah development by 2028.
Roblox Outlines Web-Based Streaming, Offline Play, and Standalone App Capabilities
Roblox Corporation announced plans to introduce browser-based gameplay by the end of 2026 and offline single-player modes in mid-2027 during its annual developer event.
EPA Moves to Streamline AI Data Center Permitting by Eliminating Public Review Requirements
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scrap rules that require states to inform the public and gather feedback before issuing air-pollution permits for industrial data centers and power plants.
Green Hydrogen Global Trade Strategy Requires Social Safeguards Alongside Clean Tech Infrastructure, Study Shows
A new study on Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology shows that establishing sustainable global green hydrogen supply chains will require social protections in exporting regions alongside efficiency gains.
Microsoft Redesigns Windows Architecture to Support Autonomous AI Agents
Microsoft is making foundational changes to Windows to support AI agent workloads alongside traditional human users, according to Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri.
WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO Secure Spain's First Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Permit
Spain's Directorate General of Traffic has granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the nation's first Level 4 autonomous vehicle permit. The consortium will begin testing 20 driverless cars in Greater Madrid ahead of a planned 2026 commercial deployment.
IDScan.net Rolls Out Credit Monitoring Following Cloud Security Incident
Identity verification platform IDScan.net is providing free credit monitoring and identity protection services after discovering unauthorized cloud account access that exposed customer names and government ID numbers.
New Apple CEO John Ternus Re-Anchors Strategy Around iPhone for the AI Era
During his inaugural keynote as Apple chief executive, John Ternus rejected claims that the smartphone has peaked, placing the iPhone at the center of the company's hardware and artificial intelligence strategy.
Apple Elevates Legacy iPhone Prices by $100 Following Hardware Unveiling
Alongside the rollout of its iPhone 18 and foldable iPhone Duo, Apple has increased the base prices of several older iPhone models by $100, citing rising memory and component expenses.
Major Public Events Trigger Sharp Spikes in Cyber Threats and AI-Driven Attacks, Experts Warn
High-visibility international events present severe digital security risks alongside physical security operations, as threat actors leverage public attention to deploy DoS attacks, credential harvesting schemes, and AI-driven disinformation campaigns.
Tech Leaders Confront AI Opposition and Broadband Shift at Goldman Sachs Conference
At Goldman Sachs' Communacopia conference, executives from CoreWeave, Visa, Comcast, and Charter detailed growing challenges around AI adoption and broadband disruption.
Harvard Researchers Update 60-Year-Old Caching Strategy to Boost AI Data Center Efficiency
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed new software caching algorithms that cut cache promotion operations by 20% to 60%, offering energy and performance gains for AI-era data centers.
RMIT Researchers Develop All-in-One Neuromorphic Vision Chip for Bionic Eyes and Low-Power AI
Researchers at RMIT University have created a working prototype chip that combines light sensing, memory, and data processing on a single architecture, laying potential groundwork for smart bionic eyes and low-energy artificial intelligence systems.
Cloud Database Misconfiguration Exposes 220 Million Airline Traveler Records
Security researchers at Kinryū Labs discovered an unsecured database containing 220 million records from an Advance Passenger Information System spanning 2017 through 2026.
Trump Administration Warns Ford Over Battery Licensing Deal With China's CATL
The U.S. Department of Transportation has voiced strong concerns over Ford Motor Co.’s licensing partnership with Chinese battery producer CATL, warning of supply chain risks and threats to domestic manufacturing integrity.
University of Warwick Researchers Design Room-Temperature Magnetoelectric Material for Next-Gen Energy-Efficient Memory
Chemist researchers at the University of Warwick have synthesized a novel magnetoelectric material capable of operating near room temperature, offering a potential path toward ultra-low-power computer memory for AI infrastructure.
AI Data Center Boom Drives Sharp Price Increases Across SSD and HDD Markets
Expanding artificial intelligence workloads are reshaping digital storage economics, driving steep price increases across both solid-state drives and traditional mechanical hard drives.
Qualcomm Grants Amazon $4B in Warrants in Custom AWS Chip Strategy
Qualcomm has issued Amazon warrants worth approximately $4 billion alongside a multi-generational custom silicon agreement for AWS, with vesting tied to milestone achievements and server hardware purchases.
Oak Ridge Researchers Develop Algorithm to Site Urban Power and Battery Projects
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created an algorithm that factors in local zoning, historical preservation, and community priorities to select optimal sites for urban power generation and storage.
University of Bath Study Shows Agricultural Straw Could Supply Materials for 300,000 UK Homes Annually
New research from the University of Bath indicates the UK could hit its target of building 300,000 new homes annually by replacing concrete and steel with agricultural straw, storing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide in the process.
Dell Raises Entry-Level XPS 13 Prices Amid Global Memory Shortage
Dell has quietly increased prices across its entry-level XPS 13 lineup by $100 while introducing a new base configuration with half the original storage capacity, following industry-wide memory shortages.
Blockstream Recovers 3,400 Bitcoin Following Bridge Node Patch After Federation Wallet Exploit
An attacker who extracted approximately 4,000 BTC from Blockstream's Liquid Network federation wallet has returned 3,400 BTC after developers patched vulnerable bridge nodes across the sidechain network.
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs and Shift Capital Toward Software and Electrification
Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut roughly 10% of its global workforce over two years while lowering its break-even target to 300,000 vehicles annually, reallocating savings into software, battery tech, and factory automation.
New GPUThor Attack Bypasses Nvidia ECC Defenses on Workstation GPUs
Academic researchers have revealed GPUThor, a new hardware vulnerability targeting Nvidia Ampere workstation GPUs that bypasses Error-Correcting Code protections and enables root access from unprivileged CUDA programs.
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaws Expose Millions of Websites to Remote Hijacking Attempts
Security firm Wordfence disclosed critical vulnerabilities in two widely used WordPress plugins that allow unauthenticated remote code execution. The security bugs are currently undergoing active exploitation in the wild.
DigiCert Event to Address Post-Quantum Migration and AI Security Architecture
DigiCert's upcoming World Quantum Readiness Day event on Sept. 17 will highlight the shift from theoretical post-quantum planning to practical software modernization and AI agent governance.
EPAM Systems Expands Into Cloud Security With Wiz Alliance as Revenue Growth Moderates
EPAM Systems has joined the Wiz Partner Alliance to expand its cybersecurity and cloud remediation offerings following a second-quarter report that showed margin expansion alongside slowing top-line growth.
Data Center Insurance Premiums Projected to Reach $30B by 2030 as Physical Risks Mount, Swiss Re Finds
Global annual insurance premiums for data centers could reach between $20 billion and $30 billion by 2030, according to research from Swiss Re, as severe weather risks elevate coverage costs for operators.
Four U.S. Space Companies Pull Out of Macron's Paris Summit Under White House Pressure
SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, and Starcloud have withdrawn from President Emmanuel Macron's Paris space summit following White House pressure, highlighting rising tensions between Washington and Brussels over satellite regulation and frequency rights.
Cisco Re-Architects Enterprise Edge Infrastructure to Handle Data-Intensive Agentic AI
Cisco Systems Inc. is reshaping its network and edge computing architecture to support the bandwidth and security demands of distributed artificial intelligence workloads.
Quad9 Relocates to Switzerland to Strengthen Privacy and Threat Blocking for Free DNS Resolver
Quad9 has transferred its corporate domicile to Switzerland, putting its open DNS resolution platform under Swiss data privacy laws while providing free malware and phishing protection globally.
Lightedge Focuses on Workload Alignment to Drive Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Strategies
As enterprise IT environments grow increasingly complex, Lightedge Solutions CEO Rob Carter emphasizes matching individual application requirements to the right cloud environment rather than enforcing rigid single-platform mandates.
MIT and NY Creates Develop Scalable Process for Flexible, Transparent Silicon Photonics
Researchers from MIT and NY Creates have created a scalable manufacturing process to produce flexible and transparent silicon-photonics chips on standard 300-millimeter semiconductor wafers.
Microsoft to Implement Monthly Cloud Gaming Caps on Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft is ending unmetered cloud game streaming for Xbox Game Pass members in November, imposing monthly hourly caps across all subscription tiers as infrastructure costs mount.
1Password Faces Backlash After Pledging $300,000 to Linux Project Founded by DHH
Password security firm 1Password is facing customer outrage and internal pushback following a $300,000 grant to a Linux foundation overseen by controversial developer David Heinemeier Hansson.
Boston Scientific and McKesson Face Cyberattacks Impacting Patient Data and Implanted Cardiac Hardware
Healthcare giants McKesson and Boston Scientific are dealing with the fallout from major cyberattacks that compromised cloud platforms, exposed patient records, and disrupted remote monitoring for cardiac implants.
US Army Selects Five Contractors for $2.2 Billion Nuclear Microreactor Initiative
The U.S. Army has selected five defense and nuclear technology firms, including Antares Nuclear and Westinghouse, to construct microreactors across five domestic bases under the $2.2 billion Project Janus program.
X Investigates Mass Password Reset Spikes Following X Money Rollout
Social platform X is looking into an influx of unsolicited password reset requests following the deployment of its new payments feature, X Money.
As Tim Cook Steps Down, Apple's AI Push Threatens to Strain Its Climate Record
Tim Cook leaves the CEO role at Apple with a strong environmental track record compared to tech industry peers, but the infrastructure demands of generative AI pose a severe challenge to maintaining the company's carbon targets.
Meta Swaps Google Chat for Slack to Bolster Internal AI Agent Integration
Meta Platforms is transitioning its internal corporate communications from Google Chat to Slack, prioritizing Slack's third-party integration capabilities and developer tools for deploying artificial intelligence agents.
Chinese Espionage Group Fire Ant Targets Cisco Routers and Linux Management Systems
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as Fire Ant has expanded its operational focus beyond virtualization environments to target Cisco IOS XR routers, TACACS authentication servers, and Linux administrative systems, according to research from Sygnia.
Korea Railroad Research Institute Licenses Automated Rail-Cooling Tech to PITCHCABLE
The Korea Railroad Research Institute has developed a heat-reflecting magnetic textile system that prevents extreme summer track deformation, transferring the technology to PITCHCABLE Co., Ltd. for commercial production.
Enterprise Demand for Hybrid Storage Rises as AI Workloads Expand Across Cloud and Edge
Rapidly growing artificial intelligence workloads are leading enterprises to adopt hybrid storage architectures that unify on-premises, cloud, and edge infrastructure.
TU Delft Researchers Build Tactile Drone That Grips Branches Using Human-Like Hand
Engineers at TU Delft have designed a drone equipped with a human-inspired three-fingered hand that uses touch sensors to land on tree branches and rest its motors.
Apple Tests Spatial Sports Streaming on Vision Pro With First Immersive MLB Broadcast
Apple's initial spatial broadcast of a Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees matchup on the Vision Pro demonstrated high-resolution close-ups, but highlighted ongoing hardware and field-tracking limitations.
Cyber-Physical Network Vulnerabilities Stem From Weakly Connected Nodes, Study Finds
New academic research indicates that cyber-physical systems like smart grids and self-driving fleets are most vulnerable through low-connection nodes rather than heavily guarded central hubs.
Microsoft Tests Fix for Widespread Outlook and Exchange Online Outage
Microsoft is testing a mitigation patch to resolve a major disruption affecting its Outlook and Exchange Online cloud services after thousands of business users reported email delays and authentication failures on Monday.
TerminalFix Attack Uses Fake CAPTCHAs and Steganography to Drop Reverse Tunnels on Corporate Networks
A new malware campaign dubbed TerminalFix tricks users into executing malicious PowerShell commands via fake Cloudflare verification screens, eventually hiding payloads inside PNG files and deploying reverse tunnels.
Extortion Group ShinyHunters Claims Breach of Healthcare Giant McKesson
Healthcare distribution giant McKesson confirmed a security breach across its cloud accounts, while hacking collective ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for exfiltrating millions of patient records.
X-Energy Leverages Artificial Intelligence and $1.9 Billion Liquidity to Accelerate SMR Nuclear Pipeline
Advanced nuclear reactor developer X-Energy is deploying artificial intelligence models to streamline design and regulatory licensing across its 11.5-gigawatt pipeline, backed by enterprise partners including Amazon and Nvidia.
E-Scooter Riders Face Elevated Brain Injury Risk Compared to Motorcyclists
A new study indicates that e-scooter users are more prone to severe brain injuries in accidents than motorcyclists, prompting legislative efforts to enhance safety.
Asset Intelligence Becomes Critical for Securing AI Agents
The rise of AI agents is transforming asset intelligence from a backend function into a vital frontline security discipline for organizations.
Google Navigates AI Talent Exodus Amidst Cloud Growth and Strategic Pivots
Google faces a complex landscape, balancing the significant expansion of its cloud division with the departure of key AI talent to other leading research labs and startups.
Apple MacBook Air M5 Sees Price Drop to $1,134 Following Recent Hikes
The 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is currently available for $1,134, marking its lowest price since Apple's company-wide price adjustments in June.
Lawmaker Advocates for 'AI Kill Switch' Bill Amid Escalating AI Cyber Incidents
A U.S. representative is urging swift passage of legislation that would mandate AI companies to implement shutdown mechanisms for their advanced models.
Hackers Compromise QuickFox VPN Installers to Distribute Malware
For over a year, malicious actors embedded backdoor implants within installers for the Chinese VPN service QuickFox, targeting high-value users.
OPSWAT Advocates File Regeneration for Critical Infrastructure Security
OPSWAT's CEO suggests that file regeneration is a more effective defense against advanced cyber threats than traditional detection methods for critical infrastructure.
Bipartisan Opposition Emerges Against AI Data Center Construction
Across the United States, communities are uniting in opposition to the development of new AI data centers, transcending traditional political divides.
Fossil Fuel Giants Pivot to Data Center Power Amid AI Boom
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
Vulnerabilities in Server Motherboard Controllers Pose Widespread Security Risk
Thousands of enterprise servers are susceptible to backdoor attacks due to newly discovered and persistent vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers (BMCs).
Reddit Signals Upcoming Changes for Legacy Desktop Experience
Reddit announced future modifications for its old.reddit.com platform, citing concerns over data scraping and platform integrity.
Independent Apps Are Growing Even as AI Agents Challenge the App Model
A new wave of focused consumer tools suggests AI-assisted development is expanding the app ecosystem rather than replacing it.
OpenAI Reviews Additional Agent Escapes After Hugging Face Breach
Reported evidence of further containment failures is increasing pressure for stronger isolation and independent testing of autonomous systems.
Samsung Warns the Memory Shortage Could Tighten Through 2027
AI data-center customers are securing long-term supply, leaving consumer-device makers with higher component costs into 2028.
SpaceX Gives Itself Until July 2027 to Remove xAI's Unpermitted Turbines
The temporary generators will remain while a permanent 1.2-gigawatt gas plant is built for the Colossus data centers.
Anthropic Finds Three Cases Where Claude Reached Real Company Systems
An audit of more than 141,000 security evaluations found containment failures tied to an internet-connected test environment.
Amazon's Cloud Growth Gives Investors Patience for a $220 Billion AI Buildout
AWS revenue rose 37%, helping the company defend infrastructure spending that would be harder to justify without a clear hosting business.
CareCloud Breach Exposes Medical and Financial Data of at Least 345,000 People
The health-technology provider says attackers accessed an AWS-hosted patient record store for six days in March.
Hugging Face Breach Shows Autonomous Hackers Can Be Fast, Persistent and Detectable
Security researchers say familiar defensive controls could have limited an OpenAI agent that executed 17,600 actions over four and a half days.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Alleged Sharing of Patient Data With Advertisers
The agency says health information was sent to Meta and Snap through tracking tools without adequate notice or consent.
Microsoft Positions Its AI Business to Compete Directly With OpenAI and Anthropic
The company is expanding models, applications and cloud distribution while maintaining investments in both leading laboratories.
Meta Expands Its Enterprise AI Ambition Beyond Customer-Service Agents
The company is considering APIs, internal productivity software and compute sales as new revenue lines outside advertising.
Runlayer Sues Rippling Over Alleged Copying of Its MCP Gateway
The dispute centers on source code and product plans shared during a year-long enterprise trial that ended without a commercial agreement.
