Home Depot exposed access to internal systems for a year, says researcher
A security researcher tried to alert Home Depot to the security lapse exposing its back-end GitHub source code repos and other internal cloud systems, but was ignored.
Data breach at credit check giant 700Credit affects at least 5.6 million
700Credit, a company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the U.S., had a data breach that allowed a hacker to steal names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social
Trump’s AI executive order promises ‘one rulebook’ — startups may get legal limbo instead
Trump signed an AI executive order targeting state laws and promising one national rulebook. Critics warn it could trigger court battles and prolong uncertainty for startups while Congress debates federal rules.
Google Translate now lets you hear real-time translations in your headphones
The real-time headphone translations experience keeps each speaker’s tone, emphasis, and cadence intact, so it’s easier to follow the conversation and tell who’s saying what.
Flaw in photo booth maker’s website exposes customers’ pictures
Hama Film makes photo booths that upload pictures and videos online. But their backend systems have a simple flaw that allows anyone to download customer pictures.
Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet, starting with newcomer Tensor
As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again.
Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms in case against Australia’s social media ban
Reddit, one of the world’s largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn’t meet the definition of “social media platforms” as it seeks to overturn Australia’s law banning children
French tennis player Quentin Folliot handed 20-year ban for match-fixing scheme
A French tennis player, Quentin Folliot, has been hit with a 20-year suspension from the game. Folliot was found to be a “central figure” in a match-fixing scheme that has seen five others suspended as well. The
World launches its ‘super app,’ including crypto pay and encrypted chat features
Tools for Humanity, the company behind the app, is seeking to expand its “real human network.”
Stanford’s star reporter takes on Silicon Valley’s ‘money-soaked’ startup culture
His reporting on a Stanford University president put Theo Baker on the map, but his upcoming book may cement his reputation as the rare young journalist willing to challenge Silicon Valley’s startup machine.