IonQ reports a breakthrough in quantum chemistry simulation — achieving higher accuracy in atomic force calculations, paving a path for better carbon capture materials.
Apple could launch products using its new M5 chip this week, likely a base MacBook Pro or iPad Pro, while Pro/Max models are expected later.
Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. ESU can extend security updates to 2026 (with account linkage). Edge updates will persist until 2028.
NASA’s Artemis program faces delays, while SpaceX’s Starship test launching Monday could reshape perceptions of momentum in the moon race.
Discord has quietly updated its press release on a recent security incident, explicitly naming the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm, 5CA, responsible for the compromise. The breach, which Discord clarified was a breach of the vendor, not its own systems, exposed personal data, including the government-ID photos of approximately 70,000 users.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed a financially motivated threat actor that we track as Storm-2657 compromising employee accounts to gain unauthorized access to employee profiles and divert salary payments to attacker-controlled accounts. These types of attacks have been dubbed “payroll pirate” by the industry. Storm-2657 is actively targeting a range of U.S.-based organizations, particularly employees in sectors like higher education, to gain access to third-party human resources (HR) software as a service (SaaS) platforms like Workday.
The effect of Tarrif over market
The $299 Wow Cube — a Rubik’s Cube–like gadget with 24 screens — mixes physical motion and digital play with games, widgets, and creative interaction.
YouTube’s new pilot gives some terminated creators the chance to request a new channel, under rules that exclude severe cases and require waiting one year.
Discord announced it won't pay the threat actors claiming to have stolen data on 5.5 million users, clarifying that only about 70,000 ID photos were actually exposed. The free communication platform disclosed a breach at a third-party customer support provider (reportedly Zendesk) that exposed data of users who contacted its Support or Trust & Safety teams. The stolen info included names, usernames, emails, limited billing details, IP addresses, and messages with agents, as well as government ID images for users who appealed age verification decisions.
The actors behind the Discord Zendesk compromise weren't lying about their methods. New details reveal that the attackers successfully bribed a low-paid BPO (Business Process Outsource) employee in Southeast Asia with a mere $500—an amount considered life-changing in their country—for initial access, ultimately leading to a significant security breach.
Instagram launched the Rings Award to honor leading creators for innovation and impact on the platform.
OpenAI confirmed plans to collaborate with former Apple designer Jony Ive on a compact AI assistant, expected in 2026.
Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla’s Optimus performing Kung Fu, claiming it acted autonomously — not by remote control.
China is training robotic dogs in lava caves similar to lunar underground terrain, to map, explore, and prepare for missions under the moon’s surface.
Experts caution that despite growing investment in novel nuclear technologies, many remain unproven with significant technical, regulatory, and cost uncertainties.
Discord’s third-party support system was breached on September 20, exposing user names, emails, IPs, support messages, and in some cases ID scans.
Microsoft has introduced Agent Mode for Excel and Word via Microsoft 365 Copilot (web only), allowing natural language prompts for charts, drafts and edits; PowerPoint support is coming.
OpenAI is testing a TikTok-like app built entirely on AI-generated videos, raising questions about media, creators, and the future of digital culture.
A Waymo self-driving taxi made an illegal U-turn in California, but police couldn’t issue a ticket since no driver was inside, raising questions of legal responsibility.
OpenAI has introduced instant checkout in ChatGPT, partnering with Etsy and Shopify to enable purchases directly within conversations.
Meta launches paid ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK, charging £2.99 web or £3.99 mobile, amid privacy regulations.
YouTube will pay $24.5M to settle a lawsuit over Trump’s 2021 account suspension, ending the case but keeping wider questions about online speech unresolved.
Afghanistan’s internet blackout exposes the fragility of global connectivity, raising questions about reliance, resilience, and human bonds in a digital-first age.