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Nothing is preparing one of the biggest software updates in the company’s history, with Nothing OS 5.0 bringing Android 17, a redesigned interface, deeper customization and a new generation of tools designed to make the smartphone more personal. The company says the Open Beta begins August 26 at 11:00 BST, giving users an early opportunity to test the new software before its wider release. While smartphone manufacturers frequently release Android updates with new features, Nothing is taking a more distinctive approach. Rather than simply changing the underlying operating system, Nothing OS 5.0 attempts to rethink how users interact with their…
A large phishing campaign called Mirage2FA is targeting Microsoft 365 users by stealing credentials and authenticated sessions, exposing thousands of organizations. A new phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 users is highlighting a growing problem in enterprise cybersecurity: multi-factor authentication is no longer enough when attackers can steal an already authenticated session. The campaign, known as Mirage2FA, has been linked to activity involving thousands of organizations in the United States and Europe. Research from cybersecurity company ANY.RUN, reported Tuesday by The Hacker News, identified activity associated with 4,532 unique organization email domains. More than 9,000 potential compromise events involving stolen passwords,…
WhatsApp is rolling out stronger account security with longer two-step verification passwords, multiple passkeys and more information about unknown callers. WhatsApp is making a significant change to the way billions of people protect their accounts. The messaging platform announced Tuesday that it is upgrading its traditional six-digit two-step verification PIN, expanding passkey support and giving Android users more information when an unknown person calls them. The changes are designed to make account takeovers and social-engineering scams harder, while giving users more control over how they authenticate themselves. The announcement comes as messaging accounts have become increasingly valuable targets for scammers.…
Instagram is rolling out First Draft, a new iPhone feature that automatically trims clips and creates an editable starting point for Reels. Instagram is making one of the most time-consuming parts of creating short-form video considerably easier. The company has begun rolling out First Draft, a new feature for Instagram Reels that automatically turns multiple video clips into an initial edit. Instead of starting with an empty timeline and manually reviewing every recording, creators can select several clips and let Instagram produce a rough cut that they can refine before publishing. The feature is arriving at a time when short-form…
Apple has introduced two new pieces of silicon that could shape the next phase of its Mac strategy: the M6, its first processor built using a 2-nanometer manufacturing process, and the new M5 Ultra, the company’s most powerful M-series chip to date. The processors arrive inside refreshed versions of the Mac mini and Mac Studio, announced Tuesday. Preorders are now open, with the new machines scheduled to begin reaching customers on September 22. On paper, the announcement is another annual Mac hardware update. But the more important story is what Apple is emphasizing. The company is increasingly positioning its desktop…
Author: TheTechSpot Editorial TeamMeta is facing a landmark U.S. trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep children hooked. The case could reshape social media. This could be one of Meta’s biggest legal battles ever Meta is facing a legal fight that could fundamentally change how Facebook and Instagram operate. A landmark federal trial is underway in Oakland, California, where a coalition of U.S. states accuses Meta of deliberately designing its social-media platforms to keep children and teenagers engaged, while allegedly failing to adequately protect young users. The potential financial exposure is extraordinary. Four states —…
New GTA VI footage appears to be circulating online ahead of Rockstar’s upcoming showcase, raising fresh concerns about spoilers for one of gaming’s biggest releases. GTA VI Is Facing Another Leak Problem Few video games have generated as much anticipation as Grand Theft Auto VI. Years after Rockstar Games first confirmed the project, millions of players are still waiting for a deeper look at the game before its highly anticipated release. Now, new clips that appear to show GTA VI gameplay have started circulating online again. The timing could hardly be worse for Rockstar. The company is preparing to give…
Thomson Reuters has launched its first proprietary AI model after investing $40 million, aiming to build a more controlled and cost-efficient AI system for professional work. Thomson Reuters Is Building Its Own AI Model The artificial intelligence race is no longer limited to OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and a handful of Silicon Valley laboratories. Now, one of the world’s biggest professional information companies is building its own frontier-style AI system. Thomson Reuters announced on August 24 that it has launched “Thomson,” its first proprietary large language model, developed internally and designed specifically for professional work. The company says it invested approximately…
