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AI Granny Bot Outsmarts Phone Scammers with Tales of Her Cat
British telecom O2 deploys Daisy, an AI system posing as a chatty grandmother, to waste scammers' time with endless stories and circular conversations. Working with scam-hunter Jim Browning, the initiative aims to disrupt fraudsters while raising awareness about telephone scams.
Romanian Energy Provider Electrica Hit by Ransomware Attack Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Romania's leading electricity distributor Electrica Group faces ransomware attack, implementing security protocols while maintaining critical operations. The incident, potentially linked to pro-Russian groups, comes amid heightened cybersecurity concerns following Romania's contested election.
Raspberry Pi 500: The Modern Take on Classic Keyboard Computers
The Raspberry Pi Foundation's latest $90 Pi 500 combines a powerful computer with a keyboard in a nostalgic yet modern package. Featuring the same capabilities as the Raspberry Pi 5, this all-in-one device offers 8GB RAM, 4K outputs, and extensive connectivity options.
Cloud-Dependent AI Robot Shutdown Leaves Autistic Children Without Their Digital Companions
Embodied's closure marks the end for Moxie, an $799 AI-powered social robot designed to support autistic children. The shutdown highlights the vulnerabilities of cloud-dependent AI products as families grapple with explaining their robotic companions' imminent deactivation.
Healthcare Device Maker Artivion Hit by Data-Stealing Cyberattack
Medical device manufacturer Artivion faces operational disruptions after hackers accessed and stole company data in a November cybersecurity breach. The Georgia-based cardiac device maker was forced to take systems offline, though it claims financial impact will be minimal.
Tech Executive Arrested at McDonald's in Connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
A 26-year-old software developer was arrested in Pennsylvania for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. Police found the suspect with weapons and fake IDs, along with evidence suggesting the crime was motivated by grievances against healthcare industry practices.
Intel's Leadership Conundrum: Why Pat Gelsinger's Technical Prowess Wasn't Enough
Despite Pat Gelsinger's celebrated technical background and management skills, his tenure as Intel CEO revealed a critical misalignment with the company's needs. His struggle to transform Intel's deep-rooted culture demonstrates that technical excellence alone cannot address fundamental organizational challenges.
Apple Faces $1.2B Lawsuit Over Abandoned Child Safety Scanning System
A lawsuit seeking $1.2 billion in damages has been filed against Apple for abandoning planned CSAM detection tools on iCloud. The case, brought by an abuse survivor representing thousands of victims, challenges Apple's balance between user privacy and child protection measures.
Lost Sega Channel Games from 1996 Recovered Through Reverse Engineering
Researchers successfully cracked the file format of the pioneering Sega Channel games-on-demand service, revealing previously lost games from September 1996. The breakthrough uncovered exclusive titles like Chessmaster and Klondike, along with menu systems and game instructions, marking a significant milestone in preserving gaming history.