As Americans prepare to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, cybersecurity experts are warning about a growing digital threat known as "evil twin" WiFi attacks. These attacks target travelers who frequently connect to free public WiFi networks in locations such as airports, hotels, and coffee shops. Hackers create fake wireless networks that closely mimic legitimate ones, tricking users into connecting and exposing their sensitive information. An evil twin WiFi attack h

Microsoft has unveiled a powerful new AI agent under the GitHub platform that can independently write, debug, refactor, and update code. Announced during the 2025 Build Developer Conference in Seattle, the GitHub AI agent marks a major leap forward in AI-assisted software development shifting from suggestion-based help to task execution. This new tool goes beyond traditional AI coding assistants by taking full ownership of assigned tasks. While earlier versions of GitHub Copilot sug

In a move that has sparked controversy across the Indian tech community, viral AI-based coding platform Cursor has quietly excluded India from its free one-year Pro subscription plan for students. The offer, which allowed students to access powerful AI tools including GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and Grok-3 for free over a 12-month period, was initially available in India but has now been silently removed without any formal announcement. Cursor, developed by US-based tech startup Anys

Owners of Apple devices have less than two months remaining to file a claim in a $95 million class action settlement related to allegations that the Siri voice assistant was unintentionally recording users’ private conversations. The lawsuit, which spanned five years, accused Apple of violating consumer privacy through unintentional Siri activations that allegedly led to the capture of sensitive, personal communications. The legal action covers users who owned or purchased S

An innovative deep-sea desalination technology being tested in California could dramatically reshape how the state addresses its chronic water scarcity. Developed by a startup named OceanWell, the system proposes a unique approach to seawater desalination that the company claims is both environmentally safe and scalable. This new method may soon offer a viable, drought-resistant solution to one of California's most persistent environmental challenges. For years, California

Just weeks ahead of its highly anticipated developer conference, Google I/O 2025, the tech giant has surprised the AI and developer community with an early release of Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition) a significant update to what it calls its “most intelligent AI model to date.” With a specific focus on software development, code editing, and autonomous engineering, this edition signals Google’s push toward practical, high-performance AI tools tailored for real-world technical ta

Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs

CreateAI Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH), a global artificial intelligence technology company, has released its latest white paper titled "White Paper on the Application and Development of Multimodal Generative Technology in Animation Production." The document presents a comprehensive exploration of the use of AI in modern animation workflows, focusing particularly on 2D and 3D production. Highlighting AI's transformative impact, the white paper delves into how technologies such as m

In a startling yet candid message to his team, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman has issued one of the most direct corporate warnings about the future impact of artificial intelligence on the global workforce. Shared publicly by Neatprompts CEO Aadit Sheth, Kaufman's internal email has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation about how AI is not only transforming industries but also putting countless white-collar roles at risk including those at the very top. “AI is coming for

The year 2025 has already become a defining chapter in the history of global technology regulation. Once considered too powerful to be challenged, companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are now being pulled into intense legal battles that threaten to alter the very core of their operations. With their massive influence and trillion-dollar valuations, these tech giants are under scrutiny like never before, as governments and regulators across the globe seek to rein in what many see as unchecke

As the landmark antitrust case against Google moves into its remedies phase, the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai has taken the stand to argue against proposed penalties that could drastically reshape the tech giant. Among the most significant proposals from the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is the possibility of breaking up Google including forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser and share user data and search results with competitors. The case, initially filed by the DoJ in 2020, c

A new artificial intelligence-powered app developed in the Bay Area is offering a glimmer of hope for people at risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS. The app, called EverythingALS, is the brainchild of Indu Navar, a former tech executive who channeled personal loss into innovation after losing her husband, Peter, to the disease. With ALS notoriously difficult to detect early, this tool could change the trajectory for thousands of patients and their families by offeri

Officials in San Francisco have announced plans to restart a previously suspended electronic monitoring program for individuals awaiting trial, following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The move marks a significant shift in the city's criminal justice policy, focusing on improving public safety while navigating legal boundaries. The city’s sheriff confirmed that the monitoring program would resume, reversing its earlier suspension due to legal challenges surrounding w

Apple’s App Store continues to make a significant economic impact in India, facilitating a staggering Rs 44,447 crores (approximately $5.31 billion) in developer billings and sales in 2024, according to a newly published report. An overwhelming 94 percent of this commerce flowed directly to developers and businesses without any commission deducted by Apple. The report, authored by IIM Ahmedabad professor Viswanath Pingali, sheds light on the transformative effect the App Store

The age of artificial intelligence is not just transforming industries like coding, data analysis, and manufacturing — it is rapidly making its way into the highly specialized world of healthcare. According to tech visionary Elon Musk, the next major disruption AI will bring is in the field of surgery, where robots will soon outperform even the most skilled human surgeons. Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by entrepreneur Mario Nawfal, Musk said, “Robots will

Heinz, a global leader in condiments, is trialing a new sauce machine that could change the way sauces are served in restaurants. In a limited test across three suburban restaurant locations, the company is introducing the Heinz Remix—a high-tech condiment dispenser that empowers customers to personalize their own sauce blends using a touch interface and multiple flavor options. The Heinz Remix is modeled after customizable drink machines but is designed specifically for con

Two healthcare executives were sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a massive medical fraud operation that bilked the U.S. government out of $127 million through a scheme involving unnecessary medical braces and illegal kickbacks. The sentencing took place in federal court in Newark, marking the conclusion of one of the more brazen cases of healthcare fraud in recent years. Eric Karlewicz, 46, of Rockland County, New York, and Nicco Romanowski, 33, of Roswell, Georgia,

Preliminary data collected from hospitals across Texas reveals that tens of thousands of undocumented patients received medical treatment in recent months, costing the state’s health care system millions of dollars, according to testimony from a state health official this week. During a House Public Health Committee hearing on Monday, lawmakers reviewed a new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Olcott (R–Fort Worth) that would formalize Governor Greg Abbott’s 2024 executive order r

Nvidia, the crown jewel of Wall Street's artificial intelligence boom, suffered a staggering market loss this week, shedding nearly 7% of its value — over $148 billion in market capitalization — following the U.S. government's renewed crackdown on advanced chip exports to China. The dramatic sell-off marks one of the most severe single-day hits for the tech giant and signals growing fragility in the semiconductor sector amid intensifying geopolitical tensions. The immediat

Google is preparing to make some of its most advanced AI tools available to a wider audience. The tech giant recently announced that Gemini Live’s premium features—such as camera-based interaction and real-time screen sharing—will soon be rolled out to all Android smartphones, even those not subscribed to a paid plan. This move, highlighted in a report from 9to5Google, is expected to revolutionize how Android users engage with their devices by bringing smart, intera