Russian hackers’ lawsuit reveals weaknesses in Apple’s iOS 16
A Moscow legal battle strongly indicates that phone forensics tools used by both the FBI and FSB are exploiting security loopholes in Apple’s operating system.
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Spotify shares surge in premarket after CEO says firm is cutting 1,500 jobs
Spotify shares were up more than 6.8% in pre-market trading Monday morning after news broke that it would lay off roughly 1,500 of its workforce in an effort for the audio streaming service to cut costs amid slowing growth.
Harvard expert’s research on Facebook was shuttered after $500 million Zuckerberg pledge to university, whistleblower claims
Disinformation Expert Joan Donovan claims that Harvard University dismantled her team of online disinformation experts after receiving a $500 million pledge from a foundation run by Mark Zuckerburg.
Meta sues FTC over ‘structurally unconstitutional authority’
Meta is suing the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the agency’s in-house courts are unconstitutional and violate due process protections, a bid that also aims to stop the FTC from making blanket changes to a 2020 privacy violation settlement that would further restrictions on Meta’s data monetization practices.
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels’ tech predictions for 2024
Werner Vogels has a front-row seat on how technology is changing the world. Here are his predictions for 2024
Aussie AI platform powering bank lending raises $28 million
AI decisioning platform, Rich Data Co, has banked $28 million in a Series B funding round led by Westpac and US cloud banking software firm nCino.
EV hype subdues as hybrids take centre stage overseas – but what’s happening Down Under?
New research finds used electric vehicle prices are down more than a third, with Teslas suffering some of the largest price drops – but hybrids are selling like hotcakes.
‘Backing the next generation’: VC firm raises $12 million for early-stage startups
A two-year-old venture and advisory firm, Happenco, has closed its first funDing, raising $12 million to invest into early-stage startups.
New XPrize will award $101 million to innovators who can reverse aging
The new contest aims to spur innovation into longer ‘healthspans’ with treatments that can actually reverse age-related degradation in body, mind and immune system.
Is DNA testing the new frontier for workplace wellness?
In the fast-paced world of leadership, one thing is certain: great leaders are always looking for ways to improve, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. They understand that leadership is not just about managing people and making decisions—it’s about continuous self-improvement and adaptation. With the benefit of hindsight, many of us wish we had started this journey of self-discovery earlier, and for me, that journey includes a surprising tool: DNA testing.