IBM launches automated cybersecurity services to counter AI-driven attacks
IBM has announced a set of cybersecurity tools and services intended to help large organizations detect and respond to attacks carried out using advanced AI systems. The release includes a new security assessment service and an automated response platform designed to identify weaknesses and fix them more quickly than manual processes alone.
One part of the release is a cybersecurity assessment offered through IBM Consulting that evaluates enterprise systems for weaknesses that could be identified by advanced AI models. These models are increasingly used to scan complex IT environments, identify vulnerable systems, and map potential attack paths.
Deepfake scams have cost victims $2.19B worldwide, with the US the most targeted country
Cybersecurity company Surfshark has released new research showing how deepfake scams are generating huge financial losses worldwide, with global fraud linked to the technology reaching $2.19B. The report identifies the countries losing the most money and which scam types are producing the highest returns for criminals.
The United States recorded the highest financial losses, with $712M linked to deepfake-related fraud. Corporate scams accounted for 43 percent of those, including incidents where deepfakes were used to trick employees into transferring funds or to insert fake candidates into remote job roles.
Cal.com drops its open source model over AI threat concerns
Cal.com, an online scheduling platform that manages booking and appointment data, has announced it is moving its main software from an open source model to a closed source approach because AI-driven attacks and automated vulnerability scanning have changed how quickly publicly available code can be analyzed.
Moving the platform to closed source doesn't mean that development work will disappear from public access, just that the company will be separating production systems that handle real customer data from experimental versions intended for open development and testing.
vivo launches the X300 Ultra smartphone with 200MP telephoto camera system
vivo has launched the X300 Ultra, a flagship Android smartphone built around advanced camera hardware, marking the first global launch of the Chinese company's top X Series imaging model.
The device combines vivo’s multiple dedicated cameras, optional external lenses, and professional-style video controls in a single phone platform.
Trend Micro bets on family-focused AI security with new TrendLife brand
Trend Micro says its consumer business will now operate under a new brand called TrendLife, reflecting how AI is impacting everyday digital life and the risks that come with it. The change focuses on family-focused security tools and services that deal with privacy, scams, and AI-driven threats that are becoming ever more common.
The new brand isn't a completely new business and nor has Trend Micro replaced its existing consumer security products. Rather, it groups current services and future tools under one name tied to the way AI tools are spreading into homes and schools.T
Amazon to acquire Globalstar to power satellite messaging on iPhones and watches
Amazon plans to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal that will expand the capabilities of its Amazon Leo low Earth orbit network.
The purchase adds Globalstar’s satellites, radio spectrum licenses, and operational infrastructure, and will allow Amazon to build direct-to-device satellite services that connect standard mobile devices without relying on ground towers.
GoPro wants to take its action cameras into defense and aerospace next
GoPro has announced plans to take its camera technology beyond consumer and action sports markets, expanding into defense and aerospace applications. There is growing interest in using commercially available hardware in specialized environments where reliability and durability are important, and GoPro is keen to play a major role.
The company says it has engaged consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help identify opportunities across defense, government, and aerospace sectors, in a bid to understand where its existing technology could best fit into operational settings that require consistent performance under pressure.
Attack Shark launches X11 Ultra gaming mouse with carbon fiber shell
Attack Shark has introduced a new flagship gaming mouse called the X11 Ultra, adding a carbon fiber body and updated hardware to its existing X11 lineup while also preparing a limited anniversary sale later this month.
The X11 Ultra is built using a full-body injection-molded carbon fiber shell, replacing the plastic construction commonly used in most gaming mice. This structure gives the mouse a distinctive surface texture and is intended to improve durability while keeping overall weight low, a key selling point for competitive gaming hardware.
OpenAI announces its first permanent London office
OpenAI is expanding its presence in London with plans for a permanent new office. The news comes just days after the AI firm announced it was pausing a multi-billion pound UK data center project, citing concerns about high energy costs and regulation.
The company has reportedly secured its first permanent London office in the King’s Cross area, with space for more than 500 workers. The site in planned to open some time next year.
Apple’s foldable iPhone could shake up a market Samsung helped build
Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone as early as the second half of this year, according to new industry research that points to growing competition and new approaches to reducing display creases. New data from TrendForce suggests Apple could capture nearly 20 percent of the foldable smartphone market during its first year, placing pressure on existing leaders such as Samsung and Huawei.
Those two companies are expected to hold shares of around 30 percent each if Apple enters the segment, significantly increasing competition in a category that is still finding its feet.
AI shopping is growing, but sponsored results could push shoppers away
According to new survey data that points to growing concern about how AI shopping tools could be monetized, roughly three quarters of Americans say they would lose trust in the tools if the results were influenced by paid placements.
The New Rules of Retail Trust in the Age of AI survey from Quad and The Harris Poll suggests that while shoppers are experimenting with AI tools, many remain cautious about how recommendations are generated and whether advertising could shape what they see.
Linux 7.0 is here, and AI-assisted bug finding could become the norm
The Linux 7.0 kernel has arrived, continuing the project’s steady development cycle with a wide mix of hardware updates, reliability changes, and general fixes. The version number change comes after development reached Linux 6.19, following Linus Torvalds’ usual habit of increasing the major version at that stage to keep version numbers from climbing too high and becoming awkward to read.
That means the jump to 7.0 isn’t tied to one or more big changes, even if the release still includes plenty of important tweaks and fixes across different parts of the kernel.
AGIS Smartwatch ULTRA aims to turn soldiers into real-time battlefield sensors
A defense technology company is promoting its AGIS Smartwatch ULTRA software as a command-and-control tool that runs on smartwatch hardware, arguing that wearable devices could allow individual soldiers to share battlefield data more quickly and improve situational awareness.
The concept centers on using commercially available smartwatches as connected tools within larger battlefield communication systems.
AI hallucination rates vary widely depending on the task, study shows
A new study examining how people use artificial intelligence tools found that AI hallucination rates vary widely depending on the type of task, with some everyday uses producing incorrect results far more often than others. The research looks at how large language models handle common assignments and identifies where reliability problems are most likely to appear.
The report from Open Resource Applications analyzed how AI systems perform across everyday activities such as calculations, tutoring, data analysis, and answering specific factual questions.
Omdia: PC shipments grew slightly in early 2026, but rising costs could slow things down
New research from Omdia shows global PC shipments increased modestly in the first quarter of 2026, although rising component costs are expected to create pressure later in the year. Total shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations reached 64.8 million units, marking a 3.2 percent increase compared with the same period a year earlier.
Notebook shipments, including mobile workstations, rose 2.6 percent year over year to 50.8 million units. Desktop shipments, including desktop workstations, grew slightly faster, increasing 5.4 percent to 14.0 million units.
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