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Apple’s App Store gets a new web interface
Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store. Source link
How an ex-L3 Harris Trenchant boss stole and sold cyber exploits to Russia
Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and interviews with former Trenchant staff, explains how Williams pulled off the heist of hacking tools. Source link
Lambda inks multibillion-dollar AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN. Source link
DOJ accuses US ransomware negotiators of launching their own ransomware attacks
Three people, including two U.S. ransomware negotiators, are accused of working on behalf of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang. Source link
Waymo’s robotaxi expansion accelerates with 3 new cities
Waymo said Monday it will launch a robotaxi service in Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego as the Alphabet-owned company hits the accelerator on its expansion plans. Source link
Facebook Groups can now go public without exposing members’ private posts
Facebook is making it possible for private Groups to switch to public without compromising members’ privacy. Source link
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info
Desktop users who have enhanced autofill enabled with see their passport and driver’s license number, vehicle information, like their license plate or VIN, and more automatically filled. Source link
Dia’s AI browser starts adding Arc’s ‘greatest hits’ to its feature set
Dia’s AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc. Source link
Pine Labs aims to take Indian fintech global even as it cuts valuation for IPO
Pine Labs, an Indian merchant-commerce startup backed by PayPal and Mastercard, is going public this week at a valuation about 40% lower than its last private round — even as it doubles down on plans to take its fintech platform global. Source link
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
TikTok is taking a more traditional approach to its awards, as it’s hosting an actual awards show where winners will be revealed live at the event. The event will feature a red carpet, live performances, and a live audience of hundreds of creators. Source link