The highly anticipated Google I/O developer conference is just around the corner. Scheduled for May 20 to May 21, 2025, this two-day event will showcase Google’s newest technologies and innovations, particularly in the realm of AI. The event will be streamed online for global access, with keynotes and sessions available live.This year’s conference will kick off with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai at 10 AM PT (10.30 PM IST), followed by developer-focused sessions, workshop

DeepSeek, a popular app, is once again under scrutiny following the discovery of multiple security vulnerabilities that could compromise user privacy. A recent report from mobile security firm NowSecure reveals several flaws in DeepSeek's iOS app, DeepSeek R1, which raise serious concerns about how the company is handling sensitive user data.One of the primary issues identified is the app’s failure to use Apple’s built-in App Transport Security (ATS), which is designed to ensu

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric

Elon Musk has assembled a team of six young engineers to modernize US federal systems under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Among them is 22-year-old Akash Bobba, an Indian-origin engineer whose selection has sparked discussions on the role of young tech talent in governance. DOGE aims to introduce cutting-edge AI-driven automation to streamline government processes, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and enhance cybersecurity. Bobba, a UC Berkeley graduate with experience at

A new malware family named Ferret has been identified by researchers at SentinelLabs, posing a significant threat to MacBook users. This malware is linked to North Korean hackers and cybercriminal groups. Ferret is an evolution of previous malware variants and disguises itself as a legitimate Google Chrome update file. By mimicking legitimate Chrome code, Ferret is able to bypass security applications and scanning systems.The malware enters a MacBook when the user is deceived into downloading

DeepSeek AI, a rapidly growing Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has recently faced bans from Australia, Italy, and Taiwan. The company's AI services, including its popular chatbot app, have come under intense scrutiny due to rising concerns over data privacy and security.Australia was one of the first countries to act, with the Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announcing a ban on all DeepSeek AI products and services from government systems. This decision followed a national intel