The week started with a reminder that small software flaws can become big problems. A hidden weakness in PDF readers has been used for months to run malicious code when a victim opens a crafted file. Adobe’s quick patch shows how quickly attackers can exploit overlooked details. At the same time, a
Last year, Meta began developing a facial‑recognition feature for its upcoming smart glasses. The idea is to let the device scan people in front of it and pull up information from social media. That plan has sparked a sharp backlash. More than seventy civil‑rights groups, from the ACLU to Fight for
A fresh wave of artificial intelligence tools is set to reshape the way cyber attackers approach banks. The latest model, named Mythos, can write code and act on its own, giving it the power to spot hidden weaknesses in old and new computer systems alike. Experts warn that such a tool could help h
After the stock market closed, Credo Technology made headlines by signing a deal to buy DustPhotonics, a firm that builds silicon‑based photonic chips used in high‑speed optical transceivers. The purchase will give Credo top‑tier silicon photonics integrated circuits (PICs) and broaden its reach in
A new partnership is set to boost the Rio Grande LNG plant in Brownsville, Texas. Honeywell International Inc. will bring its liquefied natural gas processing technology to support two extra production units at the facility, which is owned by NextDecade. The deal comes through an agreement with engi
In the world of serious games, people are trying to figure out how teams work better. The focus has been on single pieces like who leads or how people talk, but the whole picture is missing. Researchers used machine‑learning tools to look at many different clues at once—like body language, words
Apple is busy designing a range of smart glasses that will let users pick the look they like best. The company has reportedly made at least four different frame shapes, from a wide rectangle similar to classic Wayfarers to slimmer rectangles and both large and small oval or circular options. Each sh
The newest foldable phone from Huawei, the Pura X Max, shows a bold move away from the usual tall shape. The device opens into a wide screen that feels more like a small tablet than a phone. It offers a 7. 69‑inch inner display and a 5. 5‑inch outer screen, almost the same size as Samsung’s rumored
Two decades ago, tiny OLED screens appeared on flip phones, not because they were trendy, but because they were efficient. Today, every flagship phone slides an OLED panel into its frame, and even budget models are following. The shift happened fast: by 2024, OLEDs outsold LCDs in phones, and the ga
China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.
