SECURITY

Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart rings and data risks: what happens when fitness trackers get hacked?

Smart rings promise deeper health insights than wristbands, but their tiny computers also collect sensitive data like sleep patterns, heart rate, and stress levels. Ultrahuman, an India-based company behind popular smart rings, recently admitted hackers accessed customer wellness records. The breach

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How South America’s tech-smart borders could teach the world

Two countries at the tip of South America show how borders are no longer just lines on a map. Argentina and Chile are using high-tech tools to catch criminals while keeping travel smooth for tourists and traders. Instead of just checking passports at the gate, both nations now scan passengers before

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

New Faces Join the UN Security Council in 2027

Every few years, the United Nations shakes up its most powerful decision-making body—the Security Council—by adding new temporary members. This time, four nations—Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—will step in starting January 2027. Their mission? To help shape global policies, th

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

How safe is your crypto with the new Trezor Safe 7?

The new Trezor Safe 7 wallet just got a security check-up—but not a failing grade. A team of researchers from a rival company found a small flaw in one of the wallet’s inner chips called TROPIC01. This chip, made by Trezor’s own sister company, wasn’t up to snuff in some tests. The researchers used

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

South Korea Joins Forces with Anthropic to Boost Cyber Defence

The Korean government has taken a step forward in protecting its digital infrastructure by partnering with Anthropic, the company behind the Mythos AI model. The move is part of a larger project called Glasswing, where KISA and leading Korean firms work together to spot and patch cyber weaknesses.

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI models face new government checks before public launch

The U. S. government just changed the rules for powerful AI tools. Instead of waiting for these systems to hit the market, officials now want a sneak peek—up to a month early. President Trump signed an order asking AI companies to hand over their most advanced models for review before wider release.

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

New rules aim to check AI before it goes public

The White House just set up a quick review system for the most powerful AI tools before they hit the market. Developers can choose to join in, but they won't have to. The whole process gives the government just 30 days to flag any national security worries. That’s a short window for an industry that

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

A housing boss steps into a high-stakes security role—without the background

President Trump has named Bill Pulte, a real estate regulator with no national security experience, to temporarily head the U. S. intelligence community. Pulte currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency and still holds that job while taking on the new role. His appointment replaces Tulsi Gabb

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Jun 03 2026CRIME

Crime waves shake Peru before big vote

Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Big events coming to New York this summer mean big changes

This summer, New York City is preparing for a double dose of excitement: the FIFA World Cup and the NBA Finals. While fans look forward to the games, the head of the police department sees a mix of challenges ahead. The NYPD expects a much higher risk level than usual, partly because hundreds of tho

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