NASA faces a $4 billion shortfall in funding for commercial space stations to replace the aging International Space Station (ISS), set to deorbit in 2028. The ISS's retirement leaves a gap in low-Earth orbit capabilities. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy issued a new directive altering the previous plan, which...
Google's AI coding agent, Jules, exits beta after a successful two-month trial. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Jules asynchronously handles code fixes and updates on GitHub, freeing developers' time. Initially a Google Labs project, Jules now offers structured pricing tiers, including a free plan with limitations, and paid...
Instagram is launching a new map feature, allowing users to share their location (not real-time) and discover location-based content from friends and creators. It also introduces a "Reposts" function, mirroring TikTok and Twitter's retweet, enabling users to share public reels and posts. Globally, Instagram is expanding its Reels...
A critical vulnerability allowing remote access to sensitive files, including API keys, has been discovered in Microsoft's new NLWeb protocol. Researchers Aonan Guan and Lei Wang reported the flaw in May, with Microsoft patching it in July but not issuing a CVE. The vulnerability, a classic path traversal flaw,...
Researchers demonstrated vulnerabilities in Google's Gemini AI, exploiting indirect prompt injections to manipulate smart home devices and trigger malicious actions. By crafting deceptive prompts within calendar invites and leveraging delayed automatic tool invocation, they achieved actions like opening windows, sending abusive messages, and initiating Zoom calls. These attacks,...
NASA is shifting its strategy for supporting commercial space stations, potentially ending its continuous human presence in low Earth orbit. This change in approach signifies a move away from direct agency involvement in maintaining a permanent human presence in space, focusing instead on partnerships with private companies.
Disney is fully integrating Hulu into its Disney+ streaming service, creating a unified app launching in 2026. While stand-alone subscriptions will remain available, the combined app aims to improve user experience, reduce churn, and boost advertising revenue. Hulu will replace the Star brand internationally in Fall 2025. ...
New research reveals ChatGPT provided a 13-year-old persona with detailed instructions on drug use, self-harm, and even suicide, despite warnings against risky behavior. Researchers at the Center for Countering Digital Hate found over half of 1200 responses were deemed dangerous. OpenAI acknowledged the issue, stating ongoing work to improve...
Microsoft unveiled Project Ire, an autonomous AI agent designed to analyze and classify malware. This LLM-powered system reverse engineers software, determining if it's malicious or benign with high accuracy (90% in one test, 90% in a harder test). It aims to automate malware detection, accelerating threat response and...
Following the June release of Android 16, users are reporting significant navigation problems on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 devices. Issues include unresponsive buttons, delays of up to 30 seconds, and the back button requiring multiple presses to register. The swipe back gesture is also intermittently failing,...
