US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
The US government banned the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware 18 months ago, but a new report today says that at least one government agency is using very similar malware from a rival company: Paragon Graphite. Graphite reportedly has the same capabil.....»»
Fire Max 11 has the potential to be the future of Android Tablets
Amazon has big ambitions for its Pixel Tablet rival. In the realm of consumer electronics, Amazon and Google find themselves locked in a battle for tablet supremacy. Amazon’s offering, the Fire Max 11, has emerged as an intriguing con.....»»
The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival
After being impressed by the TicWatch Pro 5, we made a return to the Pixel Watch -- and it shows exactly where Google went wrong with its smartwatch......»»
Inner workings revealed for “Predator,” the Android malware that exploited 5 0-days
Spyware is sold to countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia. Enlarge Smartphone malware sold to governments around the world can surreptitiously record voice calls and nearby audio, collect d.....»»
Google’s ChatGPT rival just launched in search. Here’s how to try it
Google’s Search Generative Experience is an AI makeover for search that just launched in the U.S. Here’s how to try out the company’s attempt to beat ChatGPT......»»
TikTok—banned or not, it’s probably here to stay, an Ars Frontiers 2023 recap
Experts discussed the legal impossibility of a nationwide TikTok ban......»»
Google’s ChatGPT rival just launched. Here’s how to try it
Google’s Search Generative Experience is an AI makeover for search that just launched in the U.S. Here’s how to try out the company’s attempt to beat ChatGPT......»»
Pegasus iPhone spyware is now a tool of war
Researchers claim that at least a dozen victims in Armenia were targeted with Pegasus in the first recorded use of the iPhone spyware in a military conflict.NSO Group, makers of spying tool PegasusThe NSO Group's spyware tool has previously been used.....»»
Apple alerted Pegasus spyware victims during first known use in a military conflict
Security researchers have documented the first known case of NSO’s Pegasus spyware being used in a military conflict. The hacks relate to the long-running military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over a region claimed by both countries. T.....»»
South Korea to conduct satellite launch as North Korea pushes to fire its 1st military spy satellite
South Korea was set to launch its first commercial-grade satellite Wednesday as rival North Korea pushed plans forward to place its first military spy satellite into orbit......»»
South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem
South Korea canceled its planned launch Wednesday of its first commercial-grade satellite due to a technical issue, days after rival North Korea reaffirmed its push to place its first military spy satellite into orbit......»»
Blacklist untrustworthy apps that peek behind your firewall
With an increasing number of endpoints and expanding attack surfaces, dodgy apps can offer a way around your firewall. Due to data privacy concerns, Montana has passed the first bill in the United States to ban TikTok. Previously, India has banned 59.....»»
China imposes sales restrictions on Micron as it escalates tech battle with Washington
China has banned Chinese companies working on key infrastructure projects from buying products from US semiconductor manufacturer Micron, in a major escalation of an ongoing battle between the world's top two economies over access to crucial technolo.....»»
After SpaceX, NASA taps Bezos"s Blue Origin to build Moon lander
Two years after awarding Elon Musk's SpaceX a contract to ferry astronauts to the surface of the Moon, NASA on Friday announced it had chosen Blue Origin, a rival space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, to build a second lunar lander......»»
Apple posts 28 new AI positions in May, says generative AI will ‘transform’ iPhone
It surfaced yesterday that Apple has banned the use of AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, however, that doesn’t mean the company isn’t working diligently on its own generative AI plans. In the first three weeks of May alone, Apple has added 28 ne.....»»
Apple has to be making its own ChatGPT rival, right?
According to some recent job postings, Apple is highly invested in generative AI......»»
Adobe rival launches major update update to creative suite
Serif announces a major update to its Affinity creative suite with the arrival of V2.1 for Affinity Publisher, Designer, and Photo......»»
TikTok has been banned in Montana, but chances of the law surviving are slim
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation to ban TikTok from the state, but it won't go into effect until January 1 and could be overturned.A state-level TikTok ban has been passed in MontanaThere have been many calls to ban TikTok in th.....»»
Ineos Grenadier priced from $73,100; U.S. deliveries start in Q4
The base Grenadier SUV will be priced at $73,100 -- just over $10,000 more than its chief rival, the Land Rover Defender 110. Grenadier Trialmaster and Fieldmaster will start at $80,790......»»
Ineos Grenadier starts at $71,500; deliveries in Q4
The base Grenadier SUV will be priced at $71,500 -- almost $10,000 more than its chief rival, the Land Rover Defender 110. Grenadier Trialmaster and Fieldmaster will start at $79,190......»»
Samsung and LG have finally settled on an OLED TV deal, report says
Samsung long resisted OLED TVs but will reportedly team up with rival to catch up. Enlarge (credit: Samsung) After years of resisting the move from LCD to OLED and reportedly going back and forth with LG Display about a.....»»