technology
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. Source link
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe. Source link
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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer. Source link
TikTok rows back AI video descriptions in US after absurd errors
While only rolled out to some TikTok users, the feature’s bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely. Source link
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta. Source link
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. Source link
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta said Ofcom’s calculations were “disproportionate”; the regulator said it would defend its position. Source link
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk’s children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI. Source link
Robot wars – what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine’s President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare? Source link
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers. Source link